Production Manager (Forestry) — 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
Skills assessment
For Production Manager (Forestry), the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Production Manager (Forestry) in New South Wales — nomination overview
Production Managers in Forestry (ANZSCO 133511) are nominated by New South Wales under its skilled migration program, supporting pathways to permanent and provisional residence for qualified professionals. The occupation appears on both the STSOL and CSOL, making it eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, as well as employer-sponsored pathways including Subclasses 186 and 482. A skills assessment from VETASSESS is required, evaluating forestry management qualifications and operational experience. NSW nominates this occupation to address shortfalls in its timber, plantation, and land management industries. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five points to a SkillSelect Expression of Interest; the Subclass 491 adds fifteen points. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and meet health and character standards. Processing for state-nominated visas typically runs eight to eighteen months. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 for the primary applicant. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Production Manager (Forestry)
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.
- 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.
- 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.