Special Needs Teacher — Victoria Nomination

Special Needs Teacher in Victoria — nomination overview

Special Needs Teacher (ANZSCO 241511) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in Victoria under the Live in Melbourne or Regional Victoria Skilled Migration program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Victoria opens invitations for this occupation. Victoria has strong demand for teachers specialising in special education across mainstream schools with integration settings and dedicated special schools. Skills assessment is conducted by AITSL or the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), which assesses overseas qualifications and professional experience in special education and disability pedagogy against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. VIT registration is required before commencing employment, and provisional registration may be available. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. Two nomination pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before transitioning to permanent residence via the Subclass 191 visa. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Processing in Victoria typically takes four to ten weeks, 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.

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