Chief Information Officer — New South Wales Nomination

Chief Information Officer in New South Wales — nomination overview

Chief Information Officers (ANZSCO 135111) are nominated by New South Wales under its skilled migration program. The occupation is listed on the CSOL, providing access to employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482, and NSW's state nomination supports access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. Skills assessment is conducted by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which evaluates ICT leadership qualifications and executive-level technology management experience against Australian professional standards. NSW nominates Chief Information Officers to support its growing public sector digital transformation agenda and ICT-dependent private industries across Sydney and regional NSW. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and meet health and character requirements. NSW may impose conditions requiring nominees to undertake CIO roles within specific industry sectors in 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