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Network AdministratorNew South Wales Nomination

NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney

At a glance

Program
NSW Skilled Nomination
Currently open
Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
Visas nominated
190491
Capital
Sydney
Program notes
Uses a Critical Skills List combined with targeted streams aligned to NSW priority sectors. Applicants must be invited to apply.

Official program page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration

Skills assessment

For Network Administrator, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ACS.

Network Administrator in New South Wales — nomination overview

Network Administrator (ANZSCO 263112) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for state nomination in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Nominated Migration Program. Network Administrators in New South Wales install, configure, and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN systems across enterprise IT environments, government agencies, financial services firms, universities, and health networks relying on scalable LAN, WAN, and cloud operations. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply when New South Wales opens a nomination round for this occupation. Skills assessment is conducted by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which assesses overseas ICT qualifications and network administration experience, including through the RPL pathway, against Australian professional standards. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa grants permanent residence on grant. The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa is provisional, requiring three years of regional residence and employment before a Subclass 191 application. Nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen for Subclass 491. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages. Processing in New South Wales typically takes several 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 Network Administrator

All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.

Other states nominating Network Administrator

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