Australia Want You! - Fast-Tracked Skills Assessment Incentives for Onshore Migrants
While the Australian economy continues to move forward from the global impact of COVID-19, skilled labour demand peaks and opened doors for onshore skilled migrants. To help address these workforce demands, the Australian Government introduced three migrant skills incentives.
28 February 2022
Incentive 1 - Faster Skills Assessment
Fast-tracked skills assessment for onshore migrants who submitted and paid for an application in priority occupations and currently waiting for the outcome/result.
Incentive 2 - Skills Assessment Opportunities
Free and fast-tracked skills assessment for onshore migrants who hold a permanent family, partner, humanitarian or refugee visa.
To commence in mid-2022
Incentive 3 - Employability Assessment
Free employability assessment and access to subsidised training for onshore migrants who previously received a suitable skills assessment outcome in a priority occupation. The subsidised training will help the skilled migrant to gain specific skills required in the Australian job market
Around 9,500 onshore migrants will be able to access free, fast-tracked skills assessment, employability assessment and subsidised training to help skilled migrants gain specific skills required. A win-win scenario that will aid Australian businesses’ workforce demand.
Incentive 1 - Faster Skills Assessments
As mentioned above, the Faster Skills Assessments incentive is a fast-tracked skills assessment for onshore migrants who already submitted and paid for their application within the priority occupation and are currently waiting for the result.
Eligibility
You are living in Australia when you submitted and paid for your skills assessment application
You submitted a skills assessment on or before 28 February 2022
You applied for a skills assessment in a priority occupation
You haven’t received the outcome of your skills assessment application
If you meet the criteria above, your Assessing Authority will automatically fast-track your skills assessment. You don’t need to apply for this incentive and there’s no additional cost. This incentive commenced last 28 February and will finish on 17 June this year. Your Assessing Authority will likely complete your skills assessment in 15 business days upon receiving all necessary documentation.
Incentive 1 - Occupation List
|
ANZSCO Code |
FMSA Eligible Occupations |
Assessing Authority Underscored (text links to each website) |
|
421111 |
Child Care Worker (Group Leader specialisation) |
ACECQA -Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority |
|
135112 |
ICT Project Manager |
ACS -Australian Computer Society Incorporated |
|
261211 |
Multimedia Specialist |
|
|
261312 |
Developer Programmer |
|
|
261313 |
Software Engineer |
|
|
261399 |
Software and Applications Programmers nec |
|
|
262112 |
ICT Security Specialist |
|
|
241111 |
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher |
AITSL - Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited |
|
254111 |
Midwife |
ANMAC - Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited |
|
254499 |
Registered Nurses nec |
|
|
411411 |
Enrolled Nurse |
|
|
252511 |
Physiotherapist |
|
|
251511 |
Hospital Pharmacist |
|
|
251513 |
Retail Pharmacist |
|
|
251214 |
Sonographer |
ASMIRT - Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy |
|
221111 |
Accountant (General) |
CAANZ, CPAA, IPA - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CPA Australia Ltd Institute of Public Accountants Ltd |
|
221112 |
Management Accountant |
|
|
221113 |
Taxation Accountant |
|
|
221213 |
External Auditor |
|
|
233211 |
Civil Engineer |
|
|
233212 |
Geotechnical Engineer |
|
|
233214 |
Structural Engineer |
The Institution of Engineers Australia |
|
233215 |
Transport Engineer |
|
|
233311 |
Electrical Engineer |
|
|
233512 |
Mechanical Engineer |
|
|
233611 |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
|
|
233612 |
Petroleum Engineer |
|
|
312311 |
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
|
|
133211 |
Engineering Manager |
EA, IML - The Institution of Engineers Australia Institute of Managers and Leaders |
|
312211 |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson |
EA, VETASSESS - The Institution of Engineers Australia Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |
|
252712 |
Speech Pathologist |
|
|
232212 |
Surveyor |
|
|
312312 |
Electrical Engineering Technician |
|
|
321111 |
Automotive Electrician |
|
|
321211 |
Motor Mechanic (General) |
|
|
321212 |
Diesel Motor Mechanic |
|
|
321213 |
Motorcycle Mechanic |
|
|
321214 |
Small Engine Mechanic |
|
|
322113 |
Farrier |
|
|
322114 |
Metal Casting Trades Worker |
|
|
322211 |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker |
|
|
322311 |
Metal Fabricator |
|
|
322312 |
Pressure Welder |
|
|
322313 |
Welder (First Class) |
|
|
323111 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
|
|
323112 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
|
|
323113 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) |
|
|
323211 |
Fitter (General) |
|
|
323212 |
Fitter and Turner |
|
|
323213 |
Fitter-Welder |
|
|
323214 |
Metal Machinist (First Class) |
|
|
323313 |
Locksmith |
|
|
324111 |
Panelbeater |
|
|
324311 |
Vehicle Painter |
|
|
331111 |
Bricklayer |
|
|
331112 |
Stonemason |
|
|
331211 |
Carpenter and Joiner |
|
|
331212 |
Carpenter |
|
|
331213 |
Joiner |
|
|
332111 |
Floor Finisher |
|
|
332211 |
Painting Trades Worker |
|
|
333111 |
Glazier |
|
|
333211 |
Fibrous Plasterer |
|
|
333212 |
Solid Plasterer |
|
|
333311 |
Roof Tiler |
|
|
333411 |
Wall and Floor Tiler |
|
|
334111 |
Plumber (General) |
|
|
334112 |
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber |
|
|
334113 |
Drainer |
|
|
334114 |
Gasfitter |
|
|
334115 |
Roof Plumber |
|
|
341111 |
Electrician (General) |
|
|
341112 |
Electrician (Special Class) |
|
|
342111 |
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
|
|
342211 |
Electrical Linesworker |
|
|
342212 |
Technical Cable Jointer |
|
|
342411 |
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) |
|
|
342412 |
Telecommunications Cable Jointer |
|
|
342413 |
Telecommunications Linesworker |
|
|
342414 |
Telecommunications Technician |
|
|
351111 |
Baker |
|
|
351112 |
Pastrycook |
|
|
351211 |
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker |
|
|
351311 |
Chef |
|
|
351411 |
Cook |
|
|
362212 |
Arborist |
|
|
362213 |
Landscape Gardener |
|
|
362311 |
Greenkeeper |
|
|
362411 |
Nurseryperson |
|
|
391111 |
Hairdresser |
|
|
393311 |
Upholsterer |
|
|
394111 |
Cabinetmaker |
|
|
394211 |
Furniture Finisher |
|
|
394213 |
Wood Machinist |
|
|
399112 |
Shipwright |
|
|
399611 |
Signwriter |
|
|
121215 |
Grape Grower |
VETASSESS - Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |
|
121216 |
Mixed Crop Farmer |
|
|
121318 |
Pig Farmer |
|
|
121321 |
Poultry Farmer |
|
|
132111 |
Corporate Services Manager |
|
|
133111 |
Construction Project Manager |
|
|
133112 |
Project Builder |
|
|
139914 |
Quality Assurance Manager |
|
|
221214 |
Internal Auditor |
|
|
232611 |
Urban and Regional Planner |
|
|
234111 |
Agricultural Consultant |
|
|
234112 |
Agricultural Scientist |
|
|
234411 |
Geologist |
|
|
234412 |
Geophysicist |
|
|
234413 |
Hydrogeologist |
|
|
234513 |
Biochemist |
|
|
234912 |
Metallurgist |
|
|
251412 |
Orthoptist |
|
|
311111 |
Agricultural Technician |
|
|
311312 |
Meat Inspector |
|
|
312212 |
Civil Engineering Technician |
|
|
361211 |
Shearer |
|
|
411311 |
Diversional Therapist |
Incentive 2 - Skills Assessment Opportunities For Migrants
This incentive is for migrants who are currently residing in Australia holding a permanent family, partner, refugee or humanitarian visa. It offers free, fast-tracked skills assessment for migrants with unrecognised skills in priority occupations.
Eligibility
You intend to apply for a skills assessment in a priority occupation on or after 28 February 2022
You have not previously undergone a skills assessment for the nominated occupation
You are currently residing in Australia when you submit your skills assessment application
You are in Australia holding a permanent family, partner, humanitarian or refugee visa granted on or after 1 January 2019. Below are the eligible types of visas:
Family & Partner Visas
Subclass 102 - Adoption Visa
Subclass 114 & 838- Aged Dependent Relative Visa
Subclass 804 - Aged Parent Visa
Subclass 836 & 116 - Carer Visa
Subclass 101 & 802 - Child Visa
Subclass 864 - Contributory Aged Parent Visa
Subclass 143 - Contributory Parent Visa
Subclass 117 & 837 - Orphan Relative
Subclass 103 - Parent Visa
Subclass 100 & 801 - Partner Visa
Subclass 115 & 835 - Remaining Relative Visa
Subclass 110 & 814 - Interdependency
Subclass 118 & 859 - Designated Parent
Refugee and Humanitarian Visas
Subclass 202 - Global Special Humanitarian
Subclass 866 - Protection Visa
Subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204 - Refugee Visas
If you meet the criteria above, contact us and we’ll help you start. This incentive commenced last 28 February and will finish on 17 June this year.
Incentive 2 - Occupation List
|
ANZSCO code |
FMSA Eligible Occupations |
Assessing Authority Underscored text links to each website |
|
135112 |
ICT Project Manager |
ACS - Australian Computer Society Incorporated |
|
261211 |
Multimedia Specialist |
|
|
261312 |
Developer Programmer |
|
|
261313 |
Software Engineer |
|
|
261399 |
Software and Applications Programmers nec |
|
|
262112 |
ICT Security Specialist |
|
|
254499 |
Registered Nurses nec |
ANMAC - Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited |
|
411411 |
Enrolled Nurse |
|
|
251511 |
Hospital Pharmacist |
|
|
251513 |
Retail Pharmacist |
|
|
251214 |
Sonographer |
ASMIRT - Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy |
|
221111 |
Accountant (General) |
CAANZ, CPAA, IPA - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CPA Australia Ltd Institute of Public Accountants Ltd |
|
221112 |
Management Accountant |
|
|
221113 |
Taxation Accountant |
|
|
221213 |
External Auditor |
|
|
233211 |
Civil Engineer |
|
|
233212 |
Geotechnical Engineer |
|
|
233214 |
Structural Engineer |
|
|
233215 |
Transport Engineer |
|
|
233311 |
Electrical Engineer |
|
|
233512 |
Mechanical Engineer |
|
|
233611 |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
|
|
233612 |
Petroleum Engineer |
|
|
252712 |
Speech Pathologist |
|
|
232212 |
Surveyor |
|
|
322211 |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker |
|
|
322311 |
Metal Fabricator |
|
|
322312 |
Pressure Welder |
|
|
322313 |
Welder (First Class) |
|
|
323111 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
|
|
323112 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
|
|
323113 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) |
|
|
323313 |
Locksmith |
|
|
341111 |
Electrician (General) |
|
|
341112 |
Electrician (Special Class) |
|
|
351111 |
Baker |
|
|
351112 |
Pastrycook |
|
|
351211 |
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker |
|
|
351311 |
Chef |
|
|
351411 |
Cook |
|
|
362212 |
Arborist |
|
|
362213 |
Landscape Gardener |
|
|
132111 |
Corporate Services Manager |
VETASSESS - Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |
|
139914 |
Quality Assurance Manager |
|
|
221214 |
Internal Auditor |
|
|
232611 |
Urban and Regional Planner |
|
|
234111 |
Agricultural Consultant |
|
|
234112 |
Agricultural Scientist |
|
|
251412 |
Orthoptist |
|
|
361211 |
Shearer |
Incentive 3 - Employability Assessments
This incentive aim to help skilled migrants improve their employment outcomes. This is a free employability assessment and access to subsidised training allowing you to gain the specific skills required for the priority occupation (full list of priority occupation list not yet available). Employability assessment incentive will commence in mid-2022.
