Agricultural Technician — New South Wales Nomination

Agricultural Technician in New South Wales — nomination overview

Agricultural Technician (ANZSCO 311111) appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and is eligible for state nomination in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Nominated program. New South Wales employs agricultural technicians across cropping, livestock, horticulture, and agribusiness operations in regional centres including Dubbo, Orange, Wagga Wagga, and the Murray-Darling basin. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once NSW opens invitations for this occupation; the state prioritises applicants with practical farming experience and a local job offer. Skills assessment is conducted by VETASSESS, which evaluates overseas agricultural qualifications, training, and technical 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 NSW typically takes a few weeks to two 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.

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