Laboratory 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 Laboratory Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Laboratory Manager in South Australia — nomination overview
Laboratory Managers (ANZSCO 139913) are nominated by South Australia, with the occupation listed on the STSOL and CSOL, enabling access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. VETASSESS assesses laboratory management qualifications and scientific facility oversight experience. South Australia nominates Laboratory Managers to support its pathology, food science, environmental testing, and defence research laboratory sectors. State nomination under Subclass 190 contributes five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and satisfy health and character requirements. SA nomination may require commitment to laboratory management roles within the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 per primary applicant. Processing typically 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 Laboratory 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.
- 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.