Production Manager (Mining) — 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 (Mining), the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Production Manager (Mining) in South Australia — nomination overview
Production Managers in Mining (ANZSCO 133513) are nominated by South Australia under its skilled migration program, supporting pathways to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The occupation is listed on the STSOL, with a VETASSESS skills assessment required to assess mining management qualifications and hands-on experience. South Australia's copper, gold, iron ore, and emerging critical minerals sectors create demand for qualified mining production managers, particularly in regional areas such as the Far North. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must meet Competent English requirements, be under 45 at invitation, and satisfy health and character conditions. SA nomination may require applicants to commit to living and working in the state's mining industry. Government fees start from AUD 4,640. Processing typically takes 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 (Mining)
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that South Australia nominates.