The Tasmania Government has just announced an exciting update for the 2024-25 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program, opening the doors for Registrations of Interest starting from 12pm, 1 August 2024. This program presents a golden opportunity for skilled professionals worldwide to make Tasmania their new home. Let’s delve into the details and understand how this program can be your gateway to a prosperous life in one of Australia’s most beautiful regions.
Why Tasmania?
Tasmania is renowned for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and excellent work-life balance. The island state offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking a high quality of life. From pristine beaches and lush forests to a thriving arts scene and robust educational institutions, Tasmania provides an environment where both individuals and families can thrive.
Key Updates in the 2024-25 Program
The 2024-25 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program introduces several significant updates aimed at improving the migration process and expanding opportunities for skilled professionals. Here’s a comprehensive look at the key changes:
1. Priority Attributes Update
The Tasmania Government has streamlined the priority attributes to enhance the application process. One of the notable changes is the introduction of the “orange-plus” category, which is designed to ensure faster processing times for applicants. Here’s what you need to know:
- Green Priority Attributes: These have been reduced across the Tasmanian Skilled Employment, Skilled Graduate, Established Resident, and Business Owner pathways. Some attributes previously classified as green have been moved to the new “orange-plus” category.
- Orange-Plus Priority Attributes: Candidates with at least one orange-plus attribute are now considered high priority and are likely to receive an invitation to apply for nomination within six months. All subclass candidates with at least one orange-plus attribute will be invited to apply for nomination this program year. It is essential that employment claimed to be skilled falls within ANZSCO Skill Levels 1-3 to qualify for orange-plus attributes.
2.Expanded Occupation List
To address the skills shortage and attract more talent, 18 new occupation groups comprising 78 individual occupations have been added to the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL) for the subclass 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway. This expansion means more opportunities for skilled professionals to achieve permanent residency.
New Occupation Groups Added to TOSOL:
- Advertising, Public Relations, and Sales Managers
- Finance Managers
- Health and Welfare Services Managers
- ICT Managers
- Financial Investment Advisers and Managers
- Human Resource Professionals
- Archivists, Curators, and Records Managers
- Architects and Landscape Architects
- Interior Designers
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Environmental Scientists
- Solicitors
- Medical Technicians
- Science Technicians
- Other Building and Engineering Technicians
- Animal Attendants and Trainers
- Boat Builders and Shipwrights
- Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
- Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters, and Risk Surveyors
Candidates with a skills assessment and directly related employment can now qualify for permanent visa nomination after just six months of work in Tasmania.
3. Updated Income Thresholds
The income thresholds for the minimum eligibility requirement and priority attributes have been updated to reflect the latest Australian median and average earnings as well as the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold. This ensures a fair and equitable assessment process for all applicants.
4. Critical Roles List
The updated critical roles list prioritizes invitations to apply for nomination based on employment in highly skilled roles. The list has been expanded to include 37 new occupations, while 30 have been removed. However, the impact of these removals is minor as all candidates working in their skills assessment area remain a high priority for nomination.
Added Occupations:
- Chief Information Officer
- ICT Project Manager
- Archivist
- Gallery or Museum Curator
- Health Information Manager
- Records Manager
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Engineering Technologist
- Environmental Engineer
- Naval Architect / Marine Designer
- Chemist
- Food Technologist
- Wine Maker
- ICT Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- User Experience Designer (ICT)
- Multimedia Specialist
- Web Developer
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Network Analyst
- ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
- ICT Support Engineer
- ICT Systems Test Engineer
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Prosthetist
- Dental Technician
- Dental Therapist
- Diversional Therapist
- Enrolled Nurse
Removed Occupations:
- Construction Project Manager
- Project Builder
- Engineering Manager
- Surveyor
- Cartographer
- Other Spatial Scientist
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Multimedia Designer
- Web Designer
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Structural Engineer
- Transport Engineer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Forester / Forest Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Chiropractor
- Osteopath
- Agricultural and Agritech Technician
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Building Inspector
- Construction Estimator
- Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
- Architectural, Building, and Surveying Technicians nec
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
Comprehensive Policy Guidance
The Migration Tasmania website has been updated with more detailed policy guidance in the Additional Information, Exclusions, and Definitions section. Key changes include:
- Income Thresholds: Updated to reflect the latest Australian average and median earnings and the new Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
- Excluded Business Operations: Clarification about including parcel delivery contracting services (e.g., Australia Post, Aramex) as employment where the applicant has a related skills assessment or at least two years of prior experience.
- Skilled Employment Claims: Additional guidance on indicators of skilled employment, such as roles that match ANZSCO Skill Levels 1, 2, or 3 and pay rates above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
- Excluded Employment: Employment with a related skills assessment as Chef, Cook, or Café or Restaurant Manager in fast casual restaurants or cafes is now accepted. It is not accepted in limited-service restaurants.
- ANZSCO 4 or 5 Roles: Clarification that for Tasmanian nomination purposes, qualifications must be a minimum Certificate III, or at least 12 months of relevant experience.
- Employment Related to Skills Assessment or Study: Additional guidance on demonstrating the relationship between employment and Tasmanian study, such as supplying a role description or relevant job advertisement that requires the qualification gained.
- Job Interviews Related to Skills Assessment or Tasmanian Study: This can only be claimed if the applicant is not currently in skilled employment.
- Genuine Employment/Business Operation Indicators: New items listing indicators of concern regarding employment claims that could prompt deeper checks from an applicant or employing business.
Transitional Arrangements
- Applications Lodged or Invited Before 1 August 2024: These will be processed against the requirements that were in place at the time of invitation.
- Registrations of Interest Submitted Before 1 July 2024: These remain valid for the 2024-25 program year until the six-month expiry date or until an invitation to apply for nomination is issued. New priority attributes apply to ROIs submitted from 12pm, 1 August 2024. Candidates may wish to withdraw their current ROI and submit a new one if the new requirements are likely to be beneficial.
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