Laboratory 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 Laboratory Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Laboratory Manager in Western Australia — nomination overview
Laboratory Managers (ANZSCO 139913) are nominated by Western Australia under its skilled migration program, with the occupation appearing on the STSOL and CSOL. This provides access to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, and employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. VETASSESS conducts the required skills assessment, evaluating laboratory management qualifications and scientific facility oversight experience. WA nominates Laboratory Managers to support its mining testing, environmental laboratory, medical pathology, and research institution sectors. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, be under 45, and meet health and character requirements. WA nomination conditions may require commitment to laboratory management roles 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 Laboratory 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.
- 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.