School Principal — New South Wales Nomination
NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney
At a glance
- Program
- NSW Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Sydney
- Program notes
- Uses a Critical Skills List combined with targeted streams aligned to NSW priority sectors. Applicants must be invited to apply.
Official program page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration
Skills assessment
For School Principal, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
School Principal in New South Wales — nomination overview
School Principals (ANZSCO 134311) are nominated by New South Wales under its skilled migration program. The occupation is listed on the STSOL and CSOL, enabling access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. A VETASSESS skills assessment is required, evaluating educational leadership qualifications and school management experience. NSW nominates School Principals to address leadership shortfalls in its government and independent schools, particularly in regional and rural communities. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and satisfy health and character requirements. NSW may require nominees to work in school principal roles within specified education sectors in the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 per primary applicant. 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 School Principal
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.
- 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.