Mechanical Engineer — Tasmania Nomination
Migration Tasmania Skilled Nomination · Hobart
At a glance
- Program
- Migration Tasmania Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Hobart
- Program notes
- Categories include Critical Skills, Established Job Offer, Recent Graduate, and Small Business Owner — each with distinct eligibility criteria.
Official program page: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au
Key facts at a glance
Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.
- SkillSelect points cutoff(Subclass 189)
- 85 points— November 2024 roundView all rounds →
- Skills assessment fee
- AUD 875–1,155via Engineers Australia· ~12-20 weeks processing
- Salary range (Australia)
- AUD 78k–162kfull-time gross AUD, P10–P90 band, 2025–26 indicative
- State nomination fee
- No fee— No state nomination feeOfficial 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 Mechanical Engineer, the assessing authority for migration purposes is EA.
Mechanical Engineer in Tasmania — nomination overview
Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in Tasmania under the Tasmanian Skilled Migration program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Tasmania opens invitations for this occupation. Tasmania targets skills shortages in healthcare, construction, agriculture, and tourism. Skills assessment from Engineers Australia (EA) is required, covering the applicant's engineering qualifications and work experience against Australian occupational standards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. Two pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence directly, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, which is provisional and requires three years of regional residence before transitioning to the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Processing in Tasmania typically takes several weeks to two months, 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 Mechanical Engineer
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Tasmania nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 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.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 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.