Production Manager (Forestry) — 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 Production Manager (Forestry), the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Production Manager (Forestry) in South Australia — nomination overview
Production Managers in Forestry (ANZSCO 133511) are included in South Australia's skilled nomination program, providing pathways via the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa for permanent residence or the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa for provisional residence. The occupation is listed on the STSOL and CSOL, with VETASSESS conducting the required skills assessment to evaluate forestry management qualifications and experience. South Australia's plantation and timber industries in regions such as the South East provide employment opportunities for skilled Production Managers in Forestry. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points, while Subclass 491 adds fifteen, providing a significant advantage in competitive invitation rounds. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and meet health and character requirements. SA may require nominees to reside and work within the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 for the primary applicant, with processing times of eight to eighteen months. 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 South Australia 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.