WA New Occupation List And Migration Update

Are you a skilled worker planning to move to Western Australia? Well, you’re in luck! The state government has recently announced changes to its skilled migration program, which means that there are more opportunities than ever for skilled workers to settle in WA. 

The Skilled Visa Nomination Program has opened the door to permanent residency for skilled migrants who want to live and work in Western Australia. For the 2022-23 financial year, the WA government has increased the number of eligible occupations by around 60%.  

Here’s all the information you need to know about the Western Australia Skilled Migration Program 2022-23. 

Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List – New occupations added in June 2022

To meet the state’s demand for skilled migration, Western Australia has raised the number of occupations eligible for migration by almost 60% for 2022–2023. Both Schedule 1 (WASMOL Schedule 1) and Schedule 2 (WASMOL Schedule 2) of the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) have been updated.

Below is a full list of the new occupations added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List in June 2022. 

Accommodation and Hospitality Managers, NEC  Aeronautical Engineer  Agricultural Consultant  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)  Ambulance Officer  Anaesthetic Technician  Anaesthetist   Architect  Biotechnologist  Butcher or Smallgoods Maker  Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) Cardiac Technician  Cardiologist  Cardiothoracic Surgeon  Chemical Engineer  Civil Engineering Technician  Clinical Coder  Clinical Haematologist  Community Worker  Computer Network and Systems Engineer  Conference and Event Organiser  Customer Service Manager  Dental Technician  Dermatologist  Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists  Driving Instructor  Educational Psychologist  Electrical Engineering Draftsperson  Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (general)   Electronics Engineer  Emergency Medicine Specialist  Endocrinologist  Enrolled Nurse  Environmental Engineer  Environmental Health Officer  Environmental Manager  Family Support Worker Fitter-Welder  Hairdresser  Health and Welfare Services Managers, NEC  Human Resource Manager  ICT Business Analyst  ICT Support Engineer  ICT Support Technicians, NEC  Industrial Engineer  Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic  Management Accountant  Materials Engineer  Meat Inspector  Medical Administrator  Medical Diagnostic Radiographer  Medical Laboratory Scientist  Medical Laboratory Technician  Medical Oncologist  Medical Practitioners, NEC  Medical Radiation Therapist  Medical Technicians, NEC  Metal Fitters and Machinists, NEC  Metallurgical or Materials Technician  Mine Deputy Network Administrator  Network Analyst  Nurse Educator  Nurse Manager  Nursing Clinical Director  Operating Theatre Technician  Ophthalmologist  Optometrist  Orthopaedic Surgeon  Orthotist or Prosthetist  Osteopath  Other Spatial Scientist  Paediatric Surgeon  Paediatrician  Panelbeater  Pathology Collector  Pharmacy Technician  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon  Procurement Manager  Property Manager   Quantity Surveyor  Rehabilitation Counsellor  Renal Medicine Specialist  Residential Care Officer  Safety Inspector  Specialist Physician (General Medicine) Specialist Physicians, NEC  Supply and Distribution Manager  Surgeon (General)  Systems Analyst  Taxation Accountant  Telecommunications Linesworker  Thoracic Medicine Specialist  Transport Company Manager  Urban and Regional Planner  Urologist  Vehicle Painter  Welfare Worker  Youth Worker  

To learn more, please refer to the New occupation list for 2022-23.

Key changes to WA Migration Program 2022-23

As of July 1st, 2022, the Western Australia Government has implemented several changes to the requirements for new applicants.

Some of the key changes for the WA Migration Program 2022-23 include:

A waiver of the $200 application feeThe removal of the requirement to show enough funds for the WA State nominationReduced English requirements for applicants at the Manager and Professional occupation level to the “competent” level of EnglishNew occupations have been added to the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List Schedule 1 and 2.

Immigration legislation is constantly changing. Check the Australian Department of Home Affairs website for any updates. If you’re interested in migrating to WA, make sure you check the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the recent update.

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