Registered Nurses nec — Australian Capital Territory Nomination
Canberra Matrix · Canberra
At a glance
- Program
- Canberra Matrix
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Canberra
- Program notes
- Distinctive Canberra Matrix points-based selection system that scores candidates on residency, employment, English, and qualifications.
Official program page: https://www.act.gov.au/migration
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
- Salary range (Australia)
- AUD 66k–112kfull-time gross AUD, P10–P90 band, 2025–26 indicative
- State nomination fee
- No fee— No state nomination fee (matrix-based selection criteria)Official 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 Registered Nurses nec, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ANMAC.
Registered Nurses nec in Australian Capital Territory — nomination overview
Registered Nurses not elsewhere classified (ANZSCO 254499) is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for state nomination in the Australian Capital Territory under the ACT Skilled Nominated Migration program. This code covers specialist nursing roles in renal, oncology, cardiac, and rehabilitation nursing at Canberra Hospital and the ACT community health network, filling workforce gaps in clinical areas outside more narrowly defined ANZSCO nursing classifications. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once the Australian Capital Territory opens invitations for this occupation. Skills assessment is conducted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), which evaluates overseas nursing qualifications and specialist clinical experience in the specific nursing field against Australian registration standards. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa grants permanent residence on grant. The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa is provisional, requiring three years of regional residence and employment before a Subclass 191 application. Nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen for Subclass 491. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages. Processing in the Australian Capital Territory typically takes several weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Registered Nurses nec
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Australian Capital Territory 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.