Skilled program
The Skilled Migration Program 2024-25 is currently open.
Due to the high demand, competitive nature and the limited nomination quota of the Queensland skilled migration program there is no guarantee you will be selected for state nomination, and you need to consider your alternative migration options.
Please see below for Queensland eligibility criteria on each skilled visa pathway:
Queensland Graduates and Skilled Workers in Queensland pathways
Migration Queensland will select candidates with occupations on Home Affairs list of eligible occupations (LIN 19/051), with a focus on helping address verified shortages in Queensland’s growing industries. These are:
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- Energy
- Construction and infrastructure
- Healthcare and social assistance
- Education
- Professional services
- Agribusiness
- Tourism and hospitality
- Transport
See the pages below for the requirements for each nomination pathway:
Queensland – Skilled Migration Nomination Requirements (2024-2025)
Note: Some occupations are not eligible for onshore invitation or nomination by Queensland for subclass 190 in the 2024-25 program year.
Occupations not eligible for invitation for subclass 190
The following list of occupations are not eligible for onshore invitation or nomination by Queensland for subclass 190 in the 2024-25 program year. Candidates seeking invitation and nomination from Queensland for one of these occupations must select subclass 491 for their visa in their EOI and ROI:
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 121311 | Apiarist |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager |
| 141311 | Hotel Or Motel Manager |
| 141999 | Accommodation And Hospitality Managers (Nec) |
| 232611 | Urban And Regional Planner |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher (Aus) |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher |
| 241512 | Teacher Of The Hearing Impaired |
| 241513 | Teacher Of The Sight Impaired |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers (Nec) |
| 251111 | Dietitian |
| 251411 | Optometrist |
| 252711 | Audiologist |
| 351311 | Chef |
| 351411 | Cook |
Skilled Workers outside Australia pathway
Migration Queensland will be selecting candidates outside of Australia in occupations on the offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List.
This list supports Queensland’s strongest skilled workforce needs, including:
- The transition to net zero and climate change adaptation.
- The delivery of more hospitals, upgraded schools, more housing and better transport under Queensland’s Big Build.
- Queensland’s increasing demand for health care.
See Skilled workers outside Australia for the requirements for this nomination pathway.
Queensland – Skilled Migration Nomination Requirements (2024-2025)
Offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List
Below are the occupations eligible for Queensland nomination under the Skilled workers outside Australia (offshore) pathway:
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | 491 | 190 | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | Yes | Yes | |
| 133112 | Project Builder | Yes | No | |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | Yes | Yes | |
| 232611 | Urban And Regional Planner | Yes | No | |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | Yes | Yes | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233215 | Transport Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) | Yes | Yes | |
| 233612 | Petroleum Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233912 | Agricultural Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233916 | Naval Architect | Yes | Yes | |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals (Nec) | Yes | Yes | |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | Yes | Yes | |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | Yes | Yes | |
| 234399 | Environmental Scientist (Nec) | Yes | Yes | |
| 234411 | Geologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | Yes | Yes | |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | Yes | Yes |
|
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | Yes | No |
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| 241311 | Middle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (Nz) | Yes | No | |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | Yes | No | |
| 241511 | Special Needs Teacher | Yes | No | |
| 241512 | Teacher Of The Hearing Impaired | Yes | No | |
| 241513 | Teacher Of The Sight Impaired | Yes | No | |
| 241599 | Special Education Teachers (Nec) | Yes | No | |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | Yes | Yes | |
| 251212 | Medical Radiation Therapist | Yes | Yes | |
| 251213 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 251214 | Sonographer | Yes | Yes | |
| 251311 | Environmental Health Officer | Yes | No | |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | Yes | Yes | |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | Yes | Yes | |
| 252611 | Podiatrist | Yes | Yes | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | Yes | No | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 254111 | Midwife | Yes | Yes | |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | Yes | Yes | |
| 254212 | Nurse Researcher | Yes | Yes | |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Yes | |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254413 | Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254416 | Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254422 | Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | Yes | Yes | |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | Yes | Yes | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | Yes | Yes | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 272313 | Organisational Psychologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 272399 | Psychologists (Nec) | Yes | Yes | |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | Yes | Yes | |
| 312113 | Building Inspector | Yes | Yes | |
| 312114 | Construction Estimator | Yes | No | |
| 312199 | Architectural, Building And Surveying Technicians (Nec) | Yes | Yes | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Yes | Yes | |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | Yes | Yes | |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | Yes | Yes | |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | Yes | Yes | |
| 312511 | Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson | Yes | No | |
| 312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | Yes | Yes | |
| 312912 | Metallurgical Or Materials Technician | Yes | Yes | |
| 312913 | Mine Deputy | Yes | Yes | |
| 312999 | Building And Engineering Technicians (nec) | Yes | No | |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | Yes | Yes | |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | Yes | Yes | ISO9606 welding qualification is preferred |
| 322312 | Pressure Welder | Yes | Yes | ISO9606 welding qualification is preferred |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | Yes | Yes | ISO9606 welding qualification is preferred |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | Yes | Yes | |
| 323212 | Fitter And Turner | Yes | Yes | |
| 323213 | Fitter Welder | Yes | Yes | |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | Yes | Yes | |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec) | Yes | Yes | |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | Yes | Yes | |
| 331112 | Stonemason | Yes | Yes | |
| 331211 | Carpenter And Joiner | Yes | Yes | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | Yes | Yes | |
| 331213 | Joiner | Yes | Yes | |
| 332111 | Floor Finisher | Yes | No | |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | Yes | Yes | |
| 333111 | Glazier | Yes | Yes | |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | Yes | Yes | |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | Yes | Yes | |
| 333311 | Roof Tiler | Yes | Yes | |
| 333411 | Wall And Floor Tiler | Yes | Yes | |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | Yes | Yes |
|
| 334112 | Airconditioning And Mechanical Services Plumber | Yes | Yes |
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| 334113 | Drainer | Yes | Yes |
|
| 334114 | Gasfitter | Yes | Yes |
|
| 334115 | Roof Plumber | Yes | Yes |
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| 341111 | Electrician (General) | Yes | Yes |
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| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | Yes | Yes |
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| 342111 | Airconditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic | Yes | Yes |
|
| 342211 | Electrical Linesworker | Yes | No | |
| 342212 | Technical Cable Jointer | Yes | Yes | |
| 342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | Yes | Yes | |
| 342314 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) | Yes | Yes | |
| 342315 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) | Yes | Yes | |
| 342411 | Cabler (Data And Telecommunications) | Yes | Yes | |
| 342413 | Telecommunications Linesworker | Yes | Yes | |
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | Yes | Yes |
Queensland Energy Skilled Occupation List
Below are the occupations in which priority is available for energy workers.
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | 491 | 190 | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | Yes | Yes | |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | Yes | Yes | |
| 233111 | Chemical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233212 | Geotechnical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | Yes | Yes | |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | Yes | Yes | |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | Yes | Yes | |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | Yes | Yes | |
| 234399 | Environmental Scientists nec | Yes | Yes | |
| 234411 | Geologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 234412 | Geophysicist | Yes | Yes | |
| 234413 | Hydrogeologist | Yes | Yes | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Yes | Yes | |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | Yes | Yes | |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | Yes | Yes | |
| 312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | Yes | Yes | |
| 334114 | Gasfitter | Yes | Yes |
|
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | Yes | Yes |
|
| 341112 | Electrician (Special Class) | Yes | Yes |
|
| 399213 | Power Generation Plant Operator | Yes | Yes |
Other State Skilled Occupations lists for 190 visa
Select a state below to see it’s nomination requirements:
Australia
State and territory requirements
Each state and territory has its own list of occupations, requirements and processes you must follow.
