Community Arts Worker — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Community Arts Worker, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Community Arts Worker in Western Australia — nomination overview
Community Arts Worker (ANZSCO 272611) appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and is eligible for state nomination in Western Australia under the WA Skilled Migration Program. Western Australia employs community arts workers across local arts councils, cultural festivals, regional arts organisations, and Aboriginal community cultural programmes in Perth and regional WA. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Western Australia opens invitations for this occupation. Skills assessment is conducted by VETASSESS, which evaluates overseas qualifications, training, and work experience against Australian occupational standards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. The only nomination pathway is the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment at or above the income threshold before transitioning to permanent residence through the Subclass 191 visa. Subclass 190 nomination is not available for ROL-only occupations. A successful nomination adds fifteen points to the applicant's points test score. Processing in Western Australia typically takes one 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 Community Arts Worker
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Western Australia nominates.