Permanent Residence
01Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electronic engineering work in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
“ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DRAFTSPERSONS AND TECHNICIANS assist in electronic engineering research, design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment, facilities and distribution systems.”
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
No temporary work & training pathway currently open.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. Engineers Australia looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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Personalised for Electronic Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312411). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On ROL · Skill Level 2
60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing
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