Production Manager (Manufacturing) — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Key facts at a glance
Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.
- Skills assessment fee
- AUD 900–1,145via Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· ~8-16 weeks processing
- State nomination fee
- AUD 100— AUD 100 for Group A occupations; AUD 300 for Group B occupationsOfficial source →
- Occupation list last updated
- 2026-04-26(state SOL revision date — verify on the state program website)
All figures are indicative. Fees and points cutoffs change frequently — always verify on immi.gov.au and the relevant state/authority website before lodging.
Skills assessment
For Production Manager (Manufacturing), the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Production Manager (Manufacturing) in Western Australia — nomination overview
Production Managers in Manufacturing (ANZSCO 133512) appear on Western Australia's skilled nomination list, providing access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The occupation features on both the STSOL and CSOL, with employer-sponsored options also available. A VETASSESS skills assessment is required to evaluate manufacturing management qualifications and hands-on production experience. Western Australia's resource processing, food manufacturing, and industrial sectors create ongoing demand for qualified production managers. State nomination via Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; via Subclass 491, fifteen points apply. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and meet all health and character checks. WA nomination criteria may include a requirement to reside in and contribute to the Western Australian economy. Government fees start from AUD 4,640. Processing times typically range from eight to eighteen months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Production Manager (Manufacturing)
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Western Australia nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.