NSW Skilled Occupation List

Want to build your future in the most exciting state in Australia? New South Wales has just released its updated Skilled Occupation List for 2025-2026. Now is the best time to look into your options for moving to the state.

What's New in 2025-2026?

This year, there are exciting chances in many fields that will help shape the future of NSW. The state is actively looking for skilled professionals who can help key sectors that are driving economic growth. There are 3,600 nomination places available.

What is the focus? There is a lot of need for healthcare workers, engineers, tech professionals, teachers, and skilled tradespeople. If you have skills in any of these areas, NSW wants to hear from you.

Two Ways to Make Your Australian Dream Come True

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Your Path to Permanent Residency

For many skilled migrants, this is the golden ticket. The subclass 190 visa lets you live in Australia permanently and lets you work in about 75 in-demand jobs in 31 different professional fields. If you're a registered nurse in Mumbai, a software developer in Manila, or a civil engineer in London, your skills are probably needed in New South Wales.

What is special about this visa? You can live and work anywhere in NSW for as long as you want, and you can also sponsor family members who meet the requirements. You can even apply for Australian citizenship after meeting the residency requirements.

Complete NSW Skilled Occupation List 2025-2026

Subclass 190 - Skilled Nominated Visa (Permanent)

Management & Leadership

• Research and Development Managers (ANZSCO 1325)
• Construction Managers (ANZSCO 1331)
• Engineering Managers (ANZSCO 1332)
• Manufacturers (ANZSCO 1334)
• Production Managers (ANZSCO 1335)
• Child Care Centre Managers (ANZSCO 1341)
• Health and Welfare Services Managers (ANZSCO 1342)
• School Principals (ANZSCO 1343)
• ICT Managers (ANZSCO 1351)

Engineering Professionals

• Architects and Landscape Architects (ANZSCO 2321)
• Surveyors and Spatial Scientists (ANZSCO 2322)
• Urban and Regional Planners (ANZSCO 2326)
• Chemical and Materials Engineers (ANZSCO 2331)
• Civil Engineering Professionals (ANZSCO 2332)
• Electrical Engineers (ANZSCO 2333)
• Electronics Engineers (ANZSCO 2334)
• Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers (ANZSCO 2335)
• Mining Engineers (ANZSCO 2336)
• Other Engineering Professionals (ANZSCO 2339)

Science & Agricultural Professionals

• Agricultural and Forestry Scientists (ANZSCO 2341)
• Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists (ANZSCO 2342)
• Environmental Scientists (ANZSCO 2343)
• Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists (ANZSCO 2344)
• Veterinarians (ANZSCO 2347)
• Land Economists and Valuers (ANZSCO 2245)

Education Professionals

• Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers (ANZSCO 2411)
• Primary School Teachers (ANZSCO 2412)
• Secondary School Teachers (ANZSCO 2414)
• University Lecturers and Tutors (ANZSCO 2421)

Medical & Healthcare Professionals

• Medical Imaging Professionals (ANZSCO 2512)
• Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals (ANZSCO 2513)
• Pharmacists (ANZSCO 2515)
• Chiropractors and Osteopaths (ANZSCO 2521)
• Occupational Therapists (ANZSCO 2524)
• Physiotherapists (ANZSCO 2525)
• Audiologists and Speech Pathologists/Therapists (ANZSCO 2527)
• Generalist Medical Practitioners (ANZSCO 2531)
• Specialist Physicians (ANZSCO 2533)
• Psychiatrists (ANZSCO 2534)
• Surgeons (ANZSCO 2535)
• Other Medical Practitioners (ANZSCO 2539)
• Midwives (ANZSCO 2541)
• Nurse Managers (ANZSCO 2543)
• Registered Nurses (ANZSCO 2544)

ICT Professionals

• ICT Business and Systems Analysts (ANZSCO 2611)
• Software and Applications Programmers (ANZSCO 2613)
• Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists (ANZSCO 2621)
• Computer Network Professionals (ANZSCO 2631)

Social & Welfare Professionals

• Psychologists (ANZSCO 2723)
• Social Workers (ANZSCO 2725)
• Welfare Support Workers (ANZSCO 4117)

Technicians & Trades Workers

• Medical Technicians (ANZSCO 3112)
• Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians (ANZSCO 3121)
• Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (ANZSCO 3122)
• Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (ANZSCO 3123)
• Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (ANZSCO 3125)
• Other Building and Engineering Technicians (ANZSCO 3129)

Automotive & Metal Trades

• Automotive Electricians (ANZSCO 3211)
• Motor Mechanics (ANZSCO 3212)
• Sheetmetal Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3222)
• Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3223)
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (ANZSCO 3231)
• Metal Fitters and Machinists (ANZSCO 3232)
• Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers (ANZSCO 3234)

Construction Trades

• Bricklayers and Stonemasons (ANZSCO 3311)
• Carpenters and Joiners (ANZSCO 3312)
• Painting Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3322)
• Glaziers (ANZSCO 3331)
• Plasterers (ANZSCO 3332)
• Roof Tilers (ANZSCO 3333)
• Wall and Floor Tilers (ANZSCO 3334)
• Plumbers (ANZSCO 3341)

Electrical & Electronics Trades

• Electricians (ANZSCO 3411)
• Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics (ANZSCO 3421)
• Electrical Distribution Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3422)
• Electronics Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3423)
• Telecommunications Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3424)

Other Trades

• Veterinary Nurses (ANZSCO 3613)
• Cabinetmakers (ANZSCO 3941)

Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) - The Regional Advantage

The subclass 491 visa opens up even more opportunities if you're willing to live outside of Sydney's harbor. This temporary five-year visa covers 82 jobs and can help you get permanent residency.

Regional NSW has something special: a slower pace of life, close-knit communities, lower living costs, and often easier ways to get nominated. Newcastle, Wollongong, and the Central Coast are some of the cities that offer both job opportunities and coastal living that many people only dream about.

Subclass 491: Provisional Skilled Work Regional Visa

The regional list has all the jobs from the Subclass 190 list above, plus these extra regional jobs:

Agricultural & Farming

• Crop Farmers (ANZSCO 1212)
• Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers (ANZSCO 1214)
• Agricultural Technicians (ANZSCO 3111)

Additional Management

• Policy and Planning Managers (ANZSCO 1324)

Marine & Transport

• Marine Transport Professionals (ANZSCO 2312)

Additional Healthcare

• Dental Practitioners (ANZSCO 2523)

Additional Trades & Technical

• Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3942)
• Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators (ANZSCO 3992)

When you add the 75 jobs from the Subclass 190 list to this regional list, you get a total of 82 jobs.

What You Need to Do Well

Let's be clear about what we need. There is real competition, and getting ready is important.

The basics:

• At least 65 points on the points test (but really, you'll need 80–100 to be competitive)
• A valid skills assessment for your job
• At least competent English (IELTS 6.0 or higher)
• Being truly committed to living and working in NSW

Getting to Know the Invitation Process

The state of New South Wales uses a strategic invitation system. Starting in October 2025, Skilled Nominated visa invitations began to be sent out. These invitations will continue to be sent out every month for the rest of the program year. The state gives priority to candidates who have skills that are in demand in the current economy.

Here are some things that affect your chances:

If you have a higher points score, a job that is in high demand, good English skills, and the right Australian qualifications, you have a better chance of getting the job. Do you have a job offer from an employer in New South Wales? That's a big plus.

Why NSW Picks These Jobs

The list for 2025–2026 shows what NSW really cares about when it comes to the economy. The state is putting a lot of money into renewable energy infrastructure, solving problems with housing supply, expanding healthcare services for an aging population, and making itself a center for technology and innovation.

This means that engineers who can come up with ways to use renewable energy, construction workers who can build homes, nurses who can take care of communities, and tech experts who can help with digital transformation are really needed, not just welcome.

Moving Forward

Are you ready to begin your journey to NSW? Here's what you need to do:

Step one: Check the official NSW Skills List to make sure your job is listed there and then check the Department of Home Affairs website to make sure it's eligible for your target visa.

Step two: Have the right assessing authority for your profession do your skills assessment. You should start early because this can take a few months.

Step three: If you haven't already, take your English language test and try to get the highest score possible. It will directly affect your points.

Step four: Be honest about how many points you got. Visit the Department of Home Affairs website and use the official points calculator.

Step 5: Send your Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and choose NSW as your first choice state.

The Check of Reality

Moving isn't quick or easy. It usually takes 12 to 18 months to finish the process, but it can take longer depending on your situation. Plan your budget carefully. You should expect to spend thousands of dollars on skills tests, English tests, visa application fees, and possibly the services of a migration agent.

But here's the thing: every year, thousands of skilled immigrants successfully settle in NSW. If you get ready, have realistic expectations, and keep going, you can be one of them.

Professional Help Makes a Difference

You can go through the immigration process on your own, but many applicants find it helpful to get professional advice. Registered migration agents know the ins and outs of NSW's nomination criteria and can help you make the most of your application.

If you decide to hire an agent, make sure they are registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). This keeps you safe and makes sure you get good advice.

Your future in New South Wales starts now.

New South Wales is more than just a place to get a visa; it's also a place where you can build a life in one of the best places to live in the world. New South Wales has a quality of life that is hard to beat. It has everything from the famous Sydney Harbour to the beautiful Blue Mountains, and it has great job and education opportunities as well as world-class healthcare.

The Skilled Occupation List for 2025-2026 is a real chance. If your skills match what NSW needs, now is the time to act. Look into your job, see if you qualify, and start getting your application ready.

Your dream of living in Australia is waiting. Take the first step toward making it happen in 2025.

Are you ready to look at your options? Go to the official NSW Government migration website or talk to a registered migration agent about your situation and make a plan for your own migration.

Why should you use Visas Avenue for your move to NSW?

It can be hard to figure out how to use Australia's skilled migration system, but you don't have to do it alone. For years, Visas Avenue has been helping skilled workers like you realize their dreams of living in Australia. They have a long history of successful NSW nominations.

What Sets Visas Avenue Apart?

Expert Knowledge of What NSW Needs Our team keeps up with all the changes to NSW's skilled migration program. We know what jobs are most important to NSW in 2025–2026 and how to make your application stand out. This inside information can be the difference between getting an invitation and being turned down.

Full Support for Skills Assessment It's very important to get your skills assessment right, but it's not easy. Different jobs need different assessing authorities, and each one has its own set of rules. We help you every step of the way, making sure that your paperwork meets the specific requirements for your job. This saves you time and prevents costly mistakes.

Strategies for Optimizing Points Sitting at 65 points when most successful candidates have 80 or more? We look at your profile to find ways to raise your score, such as by getting more qualifications, partner skills points, improving your English, or joining a professional year program. We know how to make the most of every point.

Managing Applications from Start to Finish We're with you every step of the way, from the first time we check your eligibility to the time you get your visa. We write your Expression of Interest, gather the necessary documents, answer requests for information, and make sure that nothing is missed. You take care of your job; we'll take care of the paperwork.

Expertise in NSW Nominations It can be hard to figure out how to use NSW's invitation system by yourself. We know how to help you get noticed by NSW, when to send in your EOI for the best chance of getting noticed, and how to make your case stronger for nomination. The number of times we succeed says it all.

Our service includes:

• A free initial eligibility assessment to help you find the best path
• Full points calculation and strategies for improvement
• Preparing and submitting a skills assessment application
• Reviewing and coordinating the translation of professional documents
• Preparing an EOI and choosing the best time to submit it
• Preparing and submitting a NSW nomination application
• Submitting a visa application and following up
• Regular updates and communication throughout the process
• Advice and support after the visa is granted

Real People, Real Results Visas Avenue has helped hundreds of skilled workers get NSW nominations in a wide range of fields, including registered nurses, software engineers, construction managers, and teachers. Our clients like how honest we are, how much we pay attention to the little things, and how much we care about their success.

Start Today

The first step in your move to NSW is to learn about your options. Call Visas Avenue for a free first consultation, and we'll:

• Check if you qualify for skilled migration to NSW
• Help you find the best visa option for your situation
• Give you a realistic timeline and cost estimate
• Answer all of your questions about living and working in NSW
• Make a personalized action plan for your application

Don't let chance decide your Australian dream. Work with migration experts who know the NSW system inside and out.