Arts Administrator or Manager — 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 Arts Administrator or Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Arts Administrator or Manager in Western Australia — nomination overview
Arts Administrators and Managers (ANZSCO 139911) are nominated by Western Australia under its skilled migration program. The occupation is listed on the MLTSSL and CSOL, providing pathways via the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and employer-sponsored streams. VETASSESS assesses arts administration qualifications and cultural management experience. WA nominates Arts Administrators and Managers to support its arts institutions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural organisations, festival management, and public galleries. Subclass 190 nomination adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and satisfy health and character requirements. WA nomination may require commitment to arts management roles within the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640. 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 Arts Administrator or Manager
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.
- 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.