Engineering Manager — South Australia Nomination
South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination · Adelaide
At a glance
- Program
- South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Adelaide
- Program notes
- Talent and Innovators streams alongside the broader skilled occupation list. Strong focus on candidates with prior connection to South Australia.
Official program page: https://migration.sa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Engineering Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is EA, IML.
Engineering Manager in South Australia — nomination overview
Engineering Managers (ANZSCO 133211) are nominated by South Australia under the state's skilled migration program, providing a pathway to permanent residence via the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa or provisional residence via the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. Listed on both the MLTSSL and STSOL, this occupation qualifies for both visa streams. South Australia targets Engineering Managers to support its manufacturing, defence, and energy transition sectors. A positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia or the Institute of Managers and Leaders is required, assessing technical qualifications and management experience against Australian professional standards. The Subclass 190 adds five points to a SkillSelect Expression of Interest, while the Subclass 491 adds fifteen points, making state nomination highly advantageous. Applicants must meet Competent English benchmarks and satisfy age and health requirements. South Australia may impose specific occupation or regional employment conditions as part of its nomination criteria. Government fees for the Subclass 190 start from AUD 4,640 and for the Subclass 491 from AUD 4,640 with processing timelines of eight to eighteen months depending on visa stream and completeness of documentation. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Engineering Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that South Australia 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.