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ANZSCO 254413Subclass 186Permanent

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) — Subclass 186 Pathway

Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent

At a glance

Visa
Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Points test
Not points-tested
Sponsor
Employer sponsor required
Eligibility list
MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
Base fee
from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
Processing time
~6-15 months (median)

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)
75 points— November 2025 roundView all rounds →
Skills assessment fee
AUD 400–500via Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council· ~8-16 weeks processing

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 this occupation

Assessing Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) for migration purposes is handled by: ANMAC.

Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) × Subclass 186 — pathway overview

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) (ANZSCO 254413) is eligible for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa, a permanent employer-sponsored visa enabling skilled workers to live and work in Australia when nominated by an approved employer. This occupation appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), allowing employers with genuine shortfalls of registered nurses delivering preventive and family-centred health care to children and families in early childhood settings to access this pathway. The 186 visa is available via the Temporary Residence Transition, Direct Entry, or Labour Agreement stream. Sponsoring employers must hold approved business sponsor status, conduct labour market testing, and ensure pay and conditions meet Australian standards. A positive skills assessment from Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is required, verifying that overseas qualifications and clinical experience meet Australian registration standards for the Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) role. English language proficiency and health and character checks are mandatory. Government fees and skills assessment charges apply; processing times range from several months to over a year. The Subclass 186 confers permanent residence, with a pathway to Australian citizenship after the required residence period. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

Content last generated: 2026-06-26

Key requirements

High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.

  • Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
  • Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
  • Nominated by an approved Australian employer
  • Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
  • At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
  • Health and character requirements

Other visa pathways for Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

State nominations for Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.

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