ANZSCO 394213New South WalesState nomination

Wood Machinist — 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)
Visas nominated: 190 491
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 1,050–1,500via Trades Recognition Australia· ~12-24 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 Wood Machinist, the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.

Wood Machinist in New South Wales — nomination overview

Wood Machinists (ANZSCO 394213) seeking permanent or provisional residence in Australia may consider the New South Wales state nomination pathway as a practical route forward. Because this occupation sits on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) rather than the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, it is eligible for the subclass 190 State Nominated visa and the subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, while the independent subclass 189 visa remains out of reach. Skills assessment authority for Wood Machinist is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), which evaluates overseas qualifications and on-the-job experience against the Australian standard for this trade. NSW nominates wood machinists where local employers in timber processing, panel products, and specialty machining cannot fill vacancies domestically. Securing NSW nomination adds five points to an applicant s points score in SkillSelect, which can be decisive in competitive invitation rounds. Applicants should monitor the NSW Skills List for current occupation availability and ensure their TRA assessment is valid before submitting an expression of interest. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

Content last generated: 2026-06-26

Visa pathways for Wood Machinist

All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.

Other states nominating Wood Machinist

Western Australia→South Australia→

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State nomination data last reviewed by editorial team: 26 April 2026