Ship's Engineer — New South Wales Nomination
NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney
At a glance
- Program
- NSW Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Sydney
- Program notes
- Uses a Critical Skills List combined with targeted streams aligned to NSW priority sectors. Applicants must be invited to apply.
Official program page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration
Key facts at a glance
Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.
- State nomination fee
- AUD 430— AUD 330 initial lodgement + AUD 100 second-stage fee on nomination invitationOfficial 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 Ship's Engineer, the assessing authority for migration purposes is AMSA.
Ship's Engineer in New South Wales — nomination overview
Ship's Engineer (ANZSCO 231212) appears on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) and is eligible for state nomination in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Work from Overseas program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once New South Wales opens invitations for this occupation. NSW typically requires applicants to demonstrate genuine ties to the state or a credible plan to live and work in New South Wales. Skills assessment from AMSA is required. AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) assesses maritime qualifications and competencies against Australian standards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. State or territory nomination may provide access to the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional pathway requiring three years of regional residence before the applicant can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds fifteen points to the SkillSelect score. Nomination processing in NSW typically takes four to twelve weeks, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Ship's Engineer
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.