Nursing Clinical Director — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Nursing Clinical Director for migration purposes is handled by: ANMAC.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Nursing Clinical Director × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Nursing Clinical Directors (ANZSCO 134212), listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), are eligible for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa, providing permanent residence through employer sponsorship. The Subclass 186 is not points-tested. An approved healthcare employer must nominate the applicant for a genuine nursing clinical director role and demonstrate the position cannot be filled by an available Australian worker, with labour market testing completed. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), which evaluates nursing leadership qualifications and clinical management experience against Australian professional standards. Applicants must satisfy English language, health, and character requirements. The employer must hold standard business sponsorship approval. Indicative fees start from AUD 4,640, with processing typically 12 to 24 months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Nursing Clinical Director
- 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.
State nominations for Nursing Clinical Director
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.