Welfare Centre Manager — 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 Welfare Centre Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is CWA.
Welfare Centre Manager in South Australia — nomination overview
Welfare Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134214) are nominated by South Australia, with the MLTSSL listing enabling access to the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. CWA (ACWA) assesses welfare centre management qualifications and social services leadership experience. South Australia nominates this occupation to fill management roles in community service organisations, disability support agencies, and emergency accommodation services. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; under Subclass 491, fifteen additional points apply. Applicants must meet Competent English benchmarks, be under 45, and satisfy health and character requirements. SA nomination may include conditions requiring nominees to manage welfare services within the state. 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 Welfare Centre Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that South Australia nominates.
- 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.
- 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.