Multimedia Specialist — 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 Multimedia Specialist, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ACS.
Multimedia Specialist in Victoria — nomination overview
Multimedia Specialist (ANZSCO 261211) is eligible for state nomination in Victoria under the Victoria's Skilled Migration program. Victoria's creative and digital industries, concentrated in Melbourne's established screen, gaming, advertising, and interactive media sectors, generate demand for skilled Multimedia Specialists who design, produce, and integrate digital content across platforms. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Victoria opens invitations for this occupation. Skills assessment is conducted by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which evaluates overseas qualifications and multimedia production experience against Australian professional standards. 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. Government fees apply at nomination and visa application stages. Processing in Victoria typically takes a few weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Multimedia Specialist
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.