Land Economist — 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 Land Economist, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Land Economist in South Australia — nomination overview
Land Economist (ANZSCO 224511) is listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for state nomination in South Australia under the South Australia Skilled and Business Migration program. SkillSelect candidates with a valid Expression of Interest may receive an invitation when South Australia opens a nomination round for this occupation. South Australia nominates Land Economists to support property development analysis, strategic land planning, and economic assessment roles across Adelaide and regional South Australia, particularly in growth corridors and regional development zones. Both the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa are available. A successful Subclass 190 nomination adds five points to the SkillSelect score; the Subclass 491 leads to permanent residence via the Subclass 191 after three years of regional work. VETASSESS assesses qualifications and work experience for Land Economist. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test. Health and character requirements must be satisfied. Nomination processing in South Australia typically takes six to ten weeks. Visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs after nomination. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Land Economist
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.