Production Manager (Manufacturing) — 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 (Manufacturing), the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Production Manager (Manufacturing) in New South Wales — nomination overview
Production Managers in Manufacturing (ANZSCO 133512) are nominated by New South Wales, providing skilled migrants with access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. Listed on both the STSOL and CSOL, this occupation is also eligible for the employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. A VETASSESS skills assessment is required, reviewing manufacturing management qualifications and production experience against Australian standards. NSW nominates Production Managers in Manufacturing to meet demand across its diverse manufacturing sector, including food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial production. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five points to a SkillSelect Expression of Interest; Subclass 491 nomination adds fifteen points. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and meet health and character requirements. Government application fees start from AUD 4,640 for the primary applicant. Processing typically takes eight to eighteen months depending on stream and documentation completeness. 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 (Manufacturing)
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.