School Principal — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For School Principal, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
School Principal in Western Australia — nomination overview
School Principals (ANZSCO 134311) are nominated by Western Australia under its skilled migration program, with the occupation listed on the STSOL and CSOL, providing access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. A VETASSESS skills assessment evaluates educational leadership qualifications and school management experience. WA nominates School Principals to fill critical leadership positions in remote, regional, and metropolitan government schools across the state. Subclass 190 nomination adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and meet health and character requirements. WA nomination conditions may require commitment to school leadership roles within Western Australia. 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 School Principal
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Western Australia 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.