Nursing Clinical Director — 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 Nursing Clinical Director, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ANMAC.
Nursing Clinical Director in South Australia — nomination overview
Nursing Clinical Directors (ANZSCO 134212) are nominated by South Australia under its skilled migration program, with access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa via the MLTSSL listing. Employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482 are also accessible. ANMAC conducts the required skills assessment, evaluating nursing qualifications and clinical leadership experience. South Australia nominates Nursing Clinical Directors to address leadership gaps in SA Health facilities, particularly in regional and outback health services. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must hold Competent English and satisfy age, health, and character requirements. SA nomination may include conditions relating to clinical nursing leadership employment within the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 per primary applicant. Processing 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 Nursing Clinical Director
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.
- 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.