Environmental 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 Environmental Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Environmental Manager in South Australia — nomination overview
Environmental Managers (ANZSCO 139912) are nominated by South Australia, with the occupation appearing on the MLTSSL and CSOL, enabling access to the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. VETASSESS assesses environmental management qualifications and sustainability leadership experience. South Australia nominates Environmental Managers to support its clean energy transition, marine park management, Murray–Darling Basin programs, and biodiversity conservation initiatives. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45, and meet health and character requirements. SA nomination conditions may require commitment to environmental management within 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
Visa pathways for Environmental Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that South 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.