Updated · Checked 22 October 2026

NSW Skills List & State Nomination Pathways (190 & 491)

Current NSW nomination status, eligibility for the Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional (491) visas, every occupation on the NSW Skills List, residency rules, regional postcodes and TSMIT concessions.

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78ANZSCO unit groups

215Eligible 190 occupations

14 daysTo apply once invited

~6 weeksNomination assessment

Program status

Current NSW nomination position

Based on Investment NSW's published pages as at 22 October 2026.

Subclass 190 · Skilled Nominated

Invitation only

NSW selects EOIs through invitation rounds held throughout the financial year. You cannot apply directly. The NSW Skills List has been updated for subclass 190 (NSW page updated 15 October 2026).

NSW 190 page

Subclass 491 · Skilled Work Regional

Closed

Applications are closed for the current program year because all nomination places have been allocated. Submitted applications will be finalised once Home Affairs allocates new places. NSW is reviewing program settings and criteria for the next program year, and an update to the NSW Regional Skills List will follow.

NSW 491 page

Highly competitive: NSW describes nomination as exceptionally competitive and strongly encourages applicants to explore all other migration pathways rather than waiting for an invitation.

Key NSW sectors:

Health
Education
ICT
Infrastructure
Agriculture (491)

Skilled Nominated visa

Subclass 190: eligibility & process

A points-tested permanent visa. Your occupation must sit within an ANZSCO unit group on the NSW Skills List and be eligible for subclass 190.

Basic eligibility

Visa eligibilityMeet all Home Affairs requirements for the subclass 190 visa.
Skills assessmentHold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that is on the eligible occupation list for subclass 190 and falls within an ANZSCO unit group on the NSW Skills List.
Residency: onshore invitationMeet one of these:
- Working in NSW in your nominated occupation, paid, for at least 20 hours a week, or
- Living in NSW continuously for at least 6 months
Residency: offshore invitationLiving offshore continuously for at least 6 months.

Key steps EOI, invitation only

1Check you meet both the visa and NSW nomination requirements
2Submit an EOI in SkillSelect. If invited, every claim must be backed by valid documents
3Be invited: NSW invites the highest-ranking EOIs in each ANZSCO unit group
4Apply within 14 days of invitation. The window is not extended
5Assessment typically takes up to 6 weeks

Official source

Skilled Work Regional visa

Subclass 491: three NSW pathways

A 5-year provisional visa to live, work and study in designated regional NSW. All pathways also require you to meet Home Affairs' visa criteria. All pathways are currently closed.

Pathway 1: Regional NSW employer

Closed to new applications

6 monthscontinuous work with the same regional NSW employer

Currently working in a designated regional area of NSW, continuously for the past 6 months, at least 20 hours a week
Work in your nominated (or closely related) occupation, with the same regional NSW-based employer
Paid at least the TSMIT/CSIT rate at the time of applying (90% with an approved concession)
Any 491-eligible occupation. Not limited to the NSW Regional Skills List
No residency requirement. Where you work counts, not where you live (e.g. live in Wodonga, work in Albury)
Qualifying employment must be listed in your EOI

Pathway 2: Invited by Investment NSW

Invitation onlyProgram closed

3 monthsresidence in NSW or offshore, or working in NSW in your occupation

Occupation within an ANZSCO unit group on the NSW Regional Skills List, and eligible for subclass 491
Residency: working in NSW in your nominated occupation, or living in NSW for at least 3 months, or living offshore for at least 3 months
Invitation rounds run throughout the year. Highest-ranking EOIs in each unit group are invited
Apply within 14 days of invitation; assessment typically within 6 weeks

Pathway 3: Regional NSW graduates

Closed to new applications

Within 2 yearsof completing a degree at a regional NSW institution

Bachelor, master's (coursework or research) or PhD completed entirely at an institution in designated regional NSW
Study related to your nominated (or closely related) occupation
Eligible for 'Study in regional Australia' points from a single course, claimed in your EOI
Occupation on the NSW Regional Skills List and eligible for 491
Same residency rules as Pathway 2

Places for Pathways 1 and 3 are restricted, and NSW may close them once filled. If refused under Pathway 1 or 3, you can reapply 6 months after the refusal date. Exemption from the regional study points requirement may apply if your Student visa was granted after your course started. Official source

Pathway 1 employment rules

Common reasons Pathway 1 applications are declined, and what counts as acceptable employment.

Acceptable premises

You must work from an established, dedicated commercial premises in regional NSW. Not accepted: your home, someone else's home (including your employer's), or co-working and shared offices.

Acceptable employment

Genuine full-time, part-time or casual work for an independent, unrelated employer. Not accepted: self-employment, or employment by a spouse or family member. Approved unpaid leave doesn't break continuity, but doesn't count toward the 6 months.

Income that counts

Base salary, guaranteed allowances (e.g. housing, car, travel paid as cash) and guaranteed non-monetary benefits with a clear cash value in your contract. Excluded: bonuses, commissions, non-guaranteed overtime or penalty rates, reimbursements and superannuation.

Common refusal reasons

Not genuinely working in the nominated occupation; not working from an established business premises; or being paid below the TSMIT/CSIT (or below 90% with an approved concession).

Residency requirements

Where you live (or work) matters

Your residency is assessed against the location in your SkillSelect EOI at the time of invitation.

Visa / pathway	Onshore	Offshore
190	Working in NSW in your nominated occupation (20+ hrs/week), or living in NSW continuously for 6 months	Living offshore continuously for 6 months
491 Pathway 2 & 3	Working in NSW in your nominated occupation, or living in NSW continuously for 3 months	Living offshore continuously for 3 months
491 Pathway 1	No residency requirement. You must have worked from established business premises in regional NSW for 6 months (20+ hrs/week)

Important: Moving between NSW and offshore resets the residency period. Time spent in NSW on a tourist visa does not count. A short holiday offshore generally won't affect NSW residency if you keep your residence in NSW (assessed case by case).

Proving where you live

RequiredBank statements from your main transaction account showing salary and everyday transactions for at least 6 months.
Plus any that apply
- Employment contract and payslips
- Rental or lease agreement
- Utility bills (gas, water, electricity)
- Phone or internet bills
- Driver's licence or proof of age card
All documents must clearly show your name and address.

Official source

Invitation rounds

How NSW selects and assesses EOIs

Ranking

EOIs are ranked within each ANZSCO unit group on factors including age, English, education, points score and total years of skilled work. The highest-ranking EOIs are invited, at NSW's sole discretion.

Timing

Rounds run throughout the financial year with no announced dates. The date you submit or update your EOI does not affect your chances. NSW does not accept requests for invitations.

Onshore or offshore

Decided by the usual country of residence, state and postcode in your EOI. Keep these accurate. Your evidence must support the status you were selected under.

14-day invitation

Invitation links are valid for 14 days and are never reissued. Each EOI number can only be invited once. If you miss it, you need a new EOI.

Evidence for every claim

You must substantiate every EOI claim. Documents must be valid at invitation and for at least 5 days after you apply. Meeting only the visa minimum is not enough.

One nomination only

Once NSW nominates you and Home Affairs invites you to apply for the visa, you can't be nominated by NSW again for any skilled visa. A lodged 189 application also makes you ineligible.

Expedited assessment

Possible only if, within 10 working days, your (or your partner's) visa, English test, skills assessment or passport expires, or you'll lose age points and fall below the visa minimum.

Refusals & 491 invites

After a refusal on an invited application (190 or 491 Pathway 2), lodge a new EOI with no waiting period. A 491 invitation can't be switched to 190. Remove 491 from your EOI if you don't want it.

NSW Skills List · Subclass 190

NSW Skills List and eligible occupations

NSW lists 78 ANZSCO unit groups. Within them, 215 occupations are eligible for subclass 190 on the Home Affairs skilled occupation list. Search by occupation or code, or pick a unit group.

Official NSW Skills List: 78 unit groups Tap a group to filter

215 occupations found ·

MLTSSLSTSOLROLHome Affairs list

ANZSCO	Occupation	NSW 190	491 visa	List	Assessing authority
121311	Apiarist1213 · Livestock Farmers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
121312	Beef Cattle Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121313	Dairy Cattle Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121314	Deer Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121315	Goat Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121316	Horse Breeder1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121317	Mixed Livestock Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121318	Pig Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121321	Poultry Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
121322	Sheep Farmer1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
121399	Livestock Farmers nec1213 · Livestock Farmers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
133111	Construction Project Manager1331 · Construction Managers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
133112	Project Builder1331 · Construction Managers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
133511	Production Manager (Forestry)1335 · Production Managers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
133512	Production Manager (Manufacturing)1335 · Production Managers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
133513	Production Manager (Mining)1335 · Production Managers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
134111	Child Care Centre Manager1341 · Child Care Centre Managers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACECQA
134211	Medical Administrator1342 · Health and Welfare Services Managers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
134212	Nursing Clinical Director1342 · Health and Welfare Services Managers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
134213	Primary Health Organisation Manager1342 · Health and Welfare Services Managers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
134214	Welfare Centre Manager1342 · Health and Welfare Services Managers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Community Work Australia
134299	Health and Welfare Services Managers nec1342 · Health and Welfare Services Managers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
224111	Actuary2241 · Mathematical Science Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
224112	Mathematician2241 · Mathematical Science Professionals	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
224113	Statistician2241 · Mathematical Science Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
224511	Land Economist2245 · Land Economists and Valuers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
224512	Valuer2245 · Land Economists and Valuers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
225111	Advertising Specialist2251 · Advertising and Marketing Professionals	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
225112	Market Research Analyst2251 · Advertising and Marketing Professionals	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
225113	Marketing Specialist2251 · Advertising and Marketing Professionals	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
232212	Surveyor2322 · Surveyors and Spatial Scientists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ISNSW
232213	Cartographer2322 · Surveyors and Spatial Scientists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
232214	Other Spatial Scientist2322 · Surveyors and Spatial Scientists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
232511	Interior Designer2325 · Interior Designers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
233211	Civil Engineer2332 · Civil Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233212	Geotechnical Engineer2332 · Civil Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233213	Quantity Surveyor2332 · Civil Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AIQS
233214	Structural Engineer2332 · Civil Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233215	Transport Engineer2332 · Civil Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233311	Electrical Engineer2333 · Electrical Engineers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233611	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)2336 · Mining Engineers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233612	Petroleum Engineer2336 · Mining Engineers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233911	Aeronautical Engineer2339 · Other Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233912	Agricultural Engineer2339 · Other Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSLROL	Engineers Australia
233913	Biomedical Engineer2339 · Other Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233914	Engineering Technologist2339 · Other Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233915	Environmental Engineer2339 · Other Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233916	Naval Architect2339 · Other Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
233999	Engineering Professionals nec2339 · Other Engineering Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
234111	Agricultural Consultant2341 · Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
234112	Agricultural Scientist2341 · Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
234113	Forester2341 · Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
234711	Veterinarian2347 · Veterinarians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AVBC
241111	Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher2411 · Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACECQA
241112	Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher)2411 · Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	Check Home Affairs
241211	Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher)2412 · Primary School Teachers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	Check Home Affairs
241212	Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)2412 · Primary School Teachers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	Check Home Affairs
241213	Primary School Teacher2412 · Primary School Teachers	Eligible	491	STSOL	AITSL
241311	Middle School Teacher2413 · Middle School Teachers / Intermediate School Teachers	Eligible	491	STSOL	AITSL
241411	Secondary School Teacher2414 · Secondary School Teachers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AITSL
241511	Special Needs Teacher2415 · Special Education Teachers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AITSL
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired2415 · Special Education Teachers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AITSL
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired2415 · Special Education Teachers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AITSL
241599	Special Education Teachers nec2415 · Special Education Teachers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AITSL
249211	Art Teacher (Private Tuition)2492 · Private Tutors and Teachers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
249212	Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)2492 · Private Tutors and Teachers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
249213	Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)2492 · Private Tutors and Teachers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	VETASSESS
249214	Music Teacher (Private Tuition)2492 · Private Tutors and Teachers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
249299	Private Tutors and Teachers nec2492 · Private Tutors and Teachers	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
249311	Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages2493 · Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
251111	Dietitian2511 · Nutrition Professionals	Eligible	491	STSOL	DAA
251112	Nutritionist2511 · Nutrition Professionals	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer2512 · Medical Imaging Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ASMIRT
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist2512 · Medical Imaging Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ASMIRT
251213	Nuclear Medicine Technologist2512 · Medical Imaging Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANZSNM
251214	Sonographer2512 · Medical Imaging Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ASMIRT
251511	Hospital Pharmacist2515 · Pharmacists	Eligible	491	STSOL	APharmC
251512	Industrial Pharmacist2515 · Pharmacists	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
251513	Retail Pharmacist2515 · Pharmacists	Eligible	491	STSOL	APharmC
252111	Chiropractor2521 · Chiropractors and Osteopaths	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	CCEA
252311	Dental Specialist2523 · Dental Practitioners	Eligible	491	STSOL	ADC
252312	Dentist2523 · Dental Practitioners	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	ADC
252411	Occupational Therapist2524 · Occupational Therapists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	OTC
252511	Physiotherapist2525 · Physiotherapists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	APC
252611	Podiatrist2526 · Podiatrists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	PodBA
252711	Audiologist2527 · Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
252712	Speech Pathologist2527 · Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	SPA
253111	General Practitioner2531 · General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253112	Resident Medical Officer2531 · General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers	Eligible	491	STSOL	MedBA
253311	Specialist Physician (General Medicine)2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253312	Cardiologist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253313	Clinical Haematologist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253314	Medical Oncologist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253315	Endocrinologist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253316	Gastroenterologist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253317	Intensive Care Specialist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253318	Neurologist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253321	Paediatrician2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253322	Renal Medicine Specialist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253323	Rheumatologist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253324	Thoracic Medicine Specialist2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253399	Specialist Physicians nec2533 · Specialist Physicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253411	Psychiatrist2534 · Psychiatrists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253511	Surgeon (General)2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253512	Cardiothoracic Surgeon2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253513	Neurosurgeon2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253514	Orthopaedic Surgeon2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253515	Otorhinolaryngologist2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253516	Paediatric Surgeon2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253517	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253518	Urologist2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253521	Vascular Surgeon2535 · Surgeons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253911	Dermatologist2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253912	Emergency Medicine Specialist2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253913	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253914	Ophthalmologist2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253915	Pathologist2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253917	Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253918	Radiation Oncologist2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
253999	Medical Practitioners nec2539 · Other Medical Practitioners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	MedBA
254111	Midwife2541 · Midwives	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254311	Nurse Manager2543 · Nurse Managers	Eligible	491	STSOL	ANMAC
254411	Nurse Practitioner2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254412	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254413	Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254414	Registered Nurse (Community Health)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254415	Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254416	Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254417	Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254418	Registered Nurse (Medical)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254421	Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254422	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254423	Registered Nurse (Perioperative)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254424	Registered Nurse (Surgical)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254425	Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
254499	Registered Nurses nec2544 · Registered Nurses	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ANMAC
261211	Multimedia Specialist2612 · Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACS
261212	Web Developer2612 · Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers	Eligible	491	STSOL	ACS
261311	Analyst Programmer2613 · Software and Applications Programmers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACS
261312	Developer Programmer2613 · Software and Applications Programmers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACS
261313	Software Engineer2613 · Software and Applications Programmers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACS
261314	Software Tester2613 · Software and Applications Programmers	Eligible	491	STSOL	ACS
261399	Software and Applications Programmers nec2613 · Software and Applications Programmers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACS
262111	Database Administrator2621 · Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists	Eligible	491	STSOL	ACS
262112	ICT Security Specialist2621 · Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACS
262113	Systems Administrator2621 · Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists	Eligible	491	STSOL	ACS
263111	Computer Network and Systems Engineer2631 · Computer Network Professionals	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	ACS
263112	Network Administrator2631 · Computer Network Professionals	Eligible	491	STSOL	ACS
263113	Network Analyst2631 · Computer Network Professionals	Eligible	491	STSOL	ACS
272311	Clinical Psychologist2723 · Psychologists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	APS
272312	Educational Psychologist2723 · Psychologists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	APS
272313	Organisational Psychologist2723 · Psychologists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	APS
272314	Psychotherapist2723 · Psychologists	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
272399	Psychologists nec2723 · Psychologists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	APS
272511	Social Worker2725 · Social Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	AASW
311211	Anaesthetic Technician3112 · Medical Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
311212	Cardiac Technician3112 · Medical Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
311213	Medical Laboratory Technician3112 · Medical Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	AIMS
311215	Pharmacy Technician TSMIT concession3112 · Medical Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
311216	Pathology Collector3112 · Medical Technicians	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	AIMS
311299	Medical Technicians nec3112 · Medical Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
312111	Architectural Draftsperson3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
312112	Building Associate3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	VETASSESS
312113	Building Inspector3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
312114	Construction Estimator3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
312115	Plumbing Inspector3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	VETASSESS
312116	Surveying or Spatial Science Technician3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
312199	Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
312211	Civil Engineering Draftsperson3122 · Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia, VETASSESS
312212	Civil Engineering Technician3122 · Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
312311	Electrical Engineering Draftsperson3123 · Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	Engineers Australia
312312	Electrical Engineering Technician3123 · Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
312511	Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson3125 · Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	Engineers Australia
312512	Mechanical Engineering Technician3125 · Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
312911	Maintenance Planner3129 · Other Building and Engineering Technicians	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS
312912	Metallurgical or Materials Technician3129 · Other Building and Engineering Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
312913	Mine Deputy3129 · Other Building and Engineering Technicians	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
312999	Building and Engineering Technicians nec3129 · Other Building and Engineering Technicians	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	VETASSESS, Engineers Australia
321111	Automotive Electrician3211 · Automotive Electricians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
321211	Motor Mechanic (General) TSMIT concession3212 · Motor Mechanics	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
321212	Diesel Motor Mechanic3212 · Motor Mechanics	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
321213	Motorcycle Mechanic3212 · Motor Mechanics	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
321214	Small Engine Mechanic3212 · Motor Mechanics	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
322111	Blacksmith3221 · Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
322112	Electroplater3221 · Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
322113	Farrier3221 · Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
322114	Metal Casting Trades Worker3221 · Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
322115	Metal Polisher3221 · Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
322211	Sheetmetal Trades Worker3222 · Sheetmetal Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
322311	Metal Fabricator3223 · Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
322312	Pressure Welder3223 · Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
322313	Welder (First Class)3223 · Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
323111	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)3231 · Aircraft Maintenance Engineers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
323112	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)3231 · Aircraft Maintenance Engineers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
323113	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)3231 · Aircraft Maintenance Engineers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
323211	Fitter (General)3232 · Metal Fitters and Machinists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
323212	Fitter and Turner3232 · Metal Fitters and Machinists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
323213	Fitter-Welder3232 · Metal Fitters and Machinists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
323214	Metal Machinist (First Class)3232 · Metal Fitters and Machinists	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
323215	Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic3232 · Metal Fitters and Machinists	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
323299	Metal Fitters and Machinists nec3232 · Metal Fitters and Machinists	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
323411	Engineering Patternmaker3234 · Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
323412	Toolmaker3234 · Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
331111	Bricklayer3311 · Bricklayers and Stonemasons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
331112	Stonemason TSMIT concession3311 · Bricklayers and Stonemasons	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
331211	Carpenter and Joiner3312 · Carpenters and Joiners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
331212	Carpenter3312 · Carpenters and Joiners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
331213	Joiner3312 · Carpenters and Joiners	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
332211	Painting Trades Worker3322 · Painters	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
333111	Glazier3331 · Glaziers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
333211	Fibrous Plasterer3332 · Plasterers and Renderers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
333212	Solid Plasterer3332 · Plasterers and Renderers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
333311	Roof Tiler3333 · Roof Tilers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
333411	Wall and Floor Tiler3334 · Wall and Floor Tilers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
334111	Plumber (General)3341 · Plumbers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
334112	Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber3341 · Plumbers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
334113	Drainer3341 · Plumbers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
334114	Gasfitter3341 · Plumbers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
334115	Roof Plumber3341 · Plumbers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
341111	Electrician (General)3411 · Electricians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
341112	Electrician (Special Class)3411 · Electricians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
341113	Lift Mechanic3411 · Electricians	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
342111	Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic3421 · Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
342211	Electrical Linesworker3422 · Electrical Distribution Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	491	ROL	TRA
342212	Technical Cable Jointer3422 · Electrical Distribution Trades Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
342311	Business Machine Mechanic3423 · Electronics Trades Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
342312	Communications Operator3423 · Electronics Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
342313	Electronic Equipment Trades Worker3423 · Electronics Trades Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
342314	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)3423 · Electronics Trades Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
342315	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)3423 · Electronics Trades Workers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
342411	Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)3424 · Telecommunications Trades Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
342412	Telecommunications Cable Jointer3424 · Telecommunications Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
342413	Telecommunications Linesworker3424 · Telecommunications Trades Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	TRA
342414	Telecommunications Technician3424 · Telecommunications Trades Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	TRA
361311	Veterinary Nurse TSMIT concession3613 · Veterinary Nurses	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
394111	Cabinetmaker3941 · Cabinet and Furniture Makers	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	TRA
411411	Enrolled Nurse4114 · Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses	Eligible	491	STSOL	ANMAC
411412	Mothercraft Nurse4114 · Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	VETASSESS
411711	Community Worker4117 · Welfare Support Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	Community Work Australia
411712	Disabilities Services Officer4117 · Welfare Support Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	Community Work Australia
411713	Family Support Worker4117 · Welfare Support Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	Community Work Australia
411714	Parole or Probation Officer4117 · Welfare Support Workers	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	Check Home Affairs
411715	Residential Care Officer TSMIT concession4117 · Welfare Support Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	Community Work Australia
411716	Youth Worker4117 · Welfare Support Workers	Eligible	491	STSOL	Community Work Australia
452311	Diving Instructor (Open Water)4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
452312	Gymnastics Coach or Instructor4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
452313	Horse Riding Coach or Instructor4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
452314	Snowsport Instructor4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
452315	Swimming Coach or Instructor4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
452316	Tennis Coach4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	MLTSSL	VETASSESS
452317	Other Sports Coach or Instructor4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
452318	Dog or Horse Racing Official4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	VETASSESS
452321	Sports Development Officer4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Eligible	491	STSOL	VETASSESS
452322	Sports Umpire4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	VETASSESS
452323	Other Sports Official4523 · Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials	Not eligible for 190	No	ROL	VETASSESS

NSW publishes its list at ANZSCO unit group level. Only occupations that are also eligible for the visa are considered. The 491 column shows Home Affairs visa eligibility only: NSW 491 nomination is currently closed, and NSW will publish an updated Regional Skills List. When open, 491 Pathway 1 accepts any 491-eligible occupation. Sources: NSW Skills Lists · Home Affairs skilled occupation list

Designated regional NSW

Regional NSW postcode checker

Subclass 491 holders must live and work in designated regional areas, and Pathways 1 and 3 depend on regional employment or study. Sydney metropolitan postcodes are not regional.

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Category 2 and Category 3 areas both count as designated regional areas for the 491 visa. Category 3 areas also have access to the dedicated regional places, and graduates from regional campuses there can get 2 extra years on a post-study work visa (1 extra year in Category 2).

Home Affairs postcode list

Category 2: Cities & major regional centres

Newcastle/Lake Macquarie and Wollongong/Illawarra

2259, 2264–2308, 2500–2526, 2528–2535, 2574

Category 3: Regional centres & other regional areas

2250–2258, 2260–2263, 2311–2490, 2527, 2536–2551, 2575–2739, 2753–2754, 2756–2758, 2773–2898

491 Pathway 1

TSMIT/CSIT salary concession

Lets eligible workers apply under Pathway 1 earning at least 90% of the TSMIT/CSIT. Employer concession applications are currently closed.

13 eligible occupations

ANZSCO	Occupation
141111	Cafe or Restaurant Manager
234611	Medical Laboratory Scientist
311111	Agricultural Technician
311215	Pharmacy Technician
321211	Motor Mechanic (General)
324111	Panel Beater
324311	Vehicle Painter
331112	Stonemason
351112	Pastry Cook
351211	Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
351411	Cook
361311	Veterinary Nurse
411715	Residential Care Officer

Concession types & process

Type 1Annual monetary earnings at least 90% of the TSMIT/CSIT, meeting award requirements and the annual market salary rate for the occupation and location.
Type 2Monetary earnings at least 90% of the TSMIT/CSIT, with eligible non-monetary benefits (e.g. food and board, up to 10%) bringing the total package to at least the TSMIT/CSIT.
Who appliesOnly the employer can apply, on the employee's behalf. Assessment takes about 2 weeks, and approval must come before the Pathway 1 application. A concession does not guarantee nomination.

Official source

Beyond state nomination

Other pathways to NSW

Given the competition for NSW nomination, consider these Home Affairs options as well.

Skilled Independent (189)

Points-tested permanent visa with no state nomination or employer sponsorship required.

Home Affairs

Employer Nomination Scheme (186)

Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.

Home Affairs

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494)

Provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.

Home Affairs

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Information on this page is sourced from Investment NSW (nsw.gov.au) and the Department of Home Affairs, and was checked on 22 October 2026. The NSW 190, Skills Lists and FAQ pages were last updated on 15 October 2026, and the 491 page on 4 September 2026. Some NSW FAQ answers still refer to the 2025–26 program year. Program settings, lists and opening status change frequently, and an invitation is never guaranteed. This page is general information only and is not migration advice. Speak with a registered migration agent about your circumstances.

Sources: NSW skilled visas · 190 · 491 · NSW Skills Lists · Common questions · Accepting your invitation · Home Affairs occupation list · Regional postcodes

NSW Skills List & State Nomination Pathways (190 & 491)

Current NSW nomination position

Subclass 190 · Skilled Nominated

Subclass 491 · Skilled Work Regional

Subclass 190: eligibility & process

Basic eligibility

Key steps EOI, invitation only

Subclass 491: three NSW pathways

Pathway 1: Regional NSW employer

Pathway 2: Invited by Investment NSW

Pathway 3: Regional NSW graduates

Pathway 1 employment rules

Acceptable premises

Acceptable employment

Income that counts

Common refusal reasons

Where you live (or work) matters

Proving where you live

How NSW selects and assesses EOIs

Ranking

Timing

Onshore or offshore

14-day invitation

Evidence for every claim

One nomination only

Expedited assessment

Refusals & 491 invites

NSW Skills List and eligible occupations

Regional NSW postcode checker

Check a NSW postcode

Category 2: Cities & major regional centres

Category 3: Regional centres & other regional areas

TSMIT/CSIT salary concession

13 eligible occupations

Concession types & process

Other pathways to NSW

Skilled Independent (189)

Employer Nomination Scheme (186)

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494)

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