Permanent Residence
01Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
State or territory nominated permanent residence. +5 points and access to a state's occupation list.
This occupation group covers Health and Welfare Services Managers not elsewhere classified.
“HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the professional and administrative aspects of health and welfare programs and services. Nurse Managers are excluded from this unit group. Nurse Managers are included in Unit Group 2543 Nurse Managers.”
None listed under ANZSCO 134299.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
State or territory nominated permanent residence. +5 points and access to a state's occupation list.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to SC 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. The assessing authority looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.
Personalised for Health and Welfare Services Managers nec (ANZSCO 134299). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On STSOL · Skill Level 1
60 days to lodge · SC 190 DHA processing
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