Maintenance Planner — 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.
- Skills assessment fee
- AUD 900–1,145via Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services· ~8-16 weeks processing
- 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 Maintenance Planner, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Maintenance Planner in New South Wales — nomination overview
Maintenance Planner (ANZSCO 312911) appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and is eligible for state nomination in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Nominated 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 uses a competitive Expression of Interest system, ranking applicants on points score, English proficiency, and local employment ties. Skills assessment from VETASSESS is required, covering qualifications and work experience against Australian occupational standards, with emphasis on preventive maintenance scheduling, work order management, asset tracking, and reliability planning. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. The only nomination pathway available is the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa; Subclass 190 nomination is not available for ROL-only occupations. The 491 visa requires three years of regional residence before the holder may apply for permanent residence through the Subclass 191 visa. State nomination adds fifteen points to the applicant's points test score. Processing in New South Wales typically takes several weeks to a few 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 Maintenance Planner
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.
- 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.