Nursing Clinical Director — Queensland Nomination
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) · Brisbane
At a glance
- Program
- Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ)
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Brisbane
- Program notes
- Run by BSMQ with two pathways: Offshore Skilled and Onshore Skilled. Living and working in Queensland is generally preferred for invitations.
Official program page: https://migration.qld.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Nursing Clinical Director, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ANMAC.
Nursing Clinical Director in Queensland — nomination overview
Nursing Clinical Directors (ANZSCO 134212) are nominated by Queensland, with the occupation listed on the MLTSSL and CSOL, enabling access to the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. ANMAC assesses nursing qualifications and clinical director experience. Queensland faces high demand for Nursing Clinical Directors across its large network of hospitals, community health centres, and regional facilities. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, be under 45, and meet health and character requirements. Queensland may impose conditions requiring nominees to undertake clinical leadership roles within specified health service areas. Government fees start from AUD 4,640. Processing runs 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 Nursing Clinical Director
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Queensland 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.