Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) — Victoria Nomination
Skilled and Business Migration Program · Melbourne
At a glance
- Program
- Skilled and Business Migration Program
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Melbourne
- Program notes
- Target Sectors approach prioritising health, IT, and advanced manufacturing. ROI submission via Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination program.
Official program page: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum), the assessing authority for migration purposes is EA.
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) in Victoria — nomination overview
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) (ANZSCO 233611) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in Victoria under the Victoria Skilled Nominated program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Victoria opens invitations for this occupation. Victoria prioritises applicants with a job offer or skills in demand in the state economy. Skills assessment from Engineers Australia (EA) is required, covering the applicant's engineering qualifications and work experience against Australian occupational standards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. Two pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence directly, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, which is provisional and requires three years of regional residence before transitioning to the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Processing in Victoria typically takes several weeks to three months, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Victoria 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.