Tasmania Migration Program 2024-2025

Migration is critical to Tasmania’s future.

Tasmania’s allocation of 2,860 places is over double the places that were provided in the previous program year.  Whilst Tasmania has a really solid allocation, the program is still very competitive with 1,200 applications already received since 1 August (current – 2 September 2024).

The allocation reflects the needs of Tasmania, but there is still not enough and consequently the Tasmanian government are encouraging the use of employer sponsored visas.

There are many opportunities for young skilled migrants considering Tasmania to live.

Why is skilled migration important to Tasmania?

• Population aging, and losing young people
• Creating shortages across industries

Huge Opportunities:

• Attracting people with existing skills to take roles with Tasmanian business
• Fast, clear pathways to permanent residency

Tasmanian Nomination Pathways

Focused on skilled employment outcomes for Tasmania.

Applicants already in Tasmania

Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathways (190 & 491)

Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathways (190 & 491)

Tamanian Business Owner Pathway (491 only)

Overseas Candidates

Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) Pathway (491)

Overseas Applicant (OSOP) Invitation Only Pathway (491)

Overseas Applicant (Health Sector Job Offer) Pathway (190)

General Criteria

• All occupations on the Australian Government’s Subclass 491 and 190 Skilled Occupation List are eligible for at least one of the pathways
• No minimum point score – all that is required is 65 points. Tasmania does not prioritise higher scores
• Demand driver – no caps on occupations
• Invitations are based upon Tasmania’s published priority attributes
• After submitting a valid Expression of Interest (EOI), applicants must submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) to the state government.  The Tasmanian government will select and issue invitations to candidates based on their ROI

Nomination Priorities

Anyone who meets minimum requirements can register interest. Priorities for invitation:

1. Employment & Skills Assessment related to high priority industries (critical role list) –

• Health/Allied Health
  • Some infrastructure and engineering construction roles
  • Education & related support roles
  • Some IT roles

Immediately invited to apply for nomination

2. Either

• Skilled employment and skills assessment directly related to skills assessment
  • Skilled employment directly related to Tasmanian study

Very likely to be invited and receive nomination within weeks of registration

3. Other skilled employment not related to skills assessment or Tasmanian study

Other Priorities

• Salary above Australian average
• Salary above median, TSMIT (skilled employment)
• PhD Students
• All offshore pathways
• Length of residence
• Duration of employment
• Graduates
  • Courses with in-work placements; eg, nursing, medicine, social work
  • Study related to critical roles
• Skilled employment/tertiary study of spouse
• Lower skilled employment if have qualifications

An ROI Explanation

• ROIs are automatically ranked competitively by the Gateway system
  • Rankings based solely on priority attributes claimed within ROI
  • The more priority attributes claimed, the more competitive an ROI is
• Priority attributes are listed on our website in order of importance – higher to lower
• Only the highest ranked ROIs are invited for nomination
• If ROI is invited and claims are accurate, nomination should be approved

Overseas Candidates

Currently not selecting overseas candidates for 491 (OSOP) Invitation Only Pathway

• ROIs remain closed for this pathway
• Invitations come through SkillSelect if Tasmania run a selection round
• More information will be posted prior to conducting selections

Legitimate job offers for overseas applicants are eligible for the 491 visa

Health Sector Job Offer pathway is open and will be considered for 190 nomination To help with finding jobs in Tasmania, you can go to www.jt.tas.gov.au

Summary

If you’re considering applying for the Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) through Tasmania, focusing on priority sectors and ensuring you meet all eligibility criteria is crucial. Given the competitiveness, it’s wise to consider alternative pathways and seek professional advice to maximise your chances of success. For more information, visit the Migration Tasmania website.

How Migration Downunder Can Assist You

We believe in straightforward advice, to get you the results.  We will be honest with you about your prospects and what you need to do to improve your chance of selection and eventually achieve your visa.

Let us guide you to achieve your goal of living and working in Australia by finding the best pathway that suits your individual circumstances.