Automotive Electrician — 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 Automotive Electrician, the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Automotive Electrician in Victoria — nomination overview
Automotive Electrician (ANZSCO 321111) is a recognised skilled occupation under Australia's migration framework, opening pathways for qualified professionals to live and work in Victoria. Victoria's expanding economy, particularly in professional services, health, and technology, creates sustained demand for skilled migrants. The Victoria Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Victoria Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) nomination programs provide viable pathways for experienced automotive electrician professionals with demonstrated expertise in the automotive electrical and vehicle systems sector. Applicants must satisfy age requirements, English language proficiency benchmarks, and a positive skills assessment from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). A state or territory nomination through Victoria adds five points to an Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted via SkillSelect, while a regional (Subclass 491) nomination awards ten points, potentially elevating the candidate's total score sufficiently to receive an invitation to apply. Candidates should carefully review Victoria's occupation list and nomination criteria before lodging an EOI, as state requirements and occupational ceilings can change between invitation rounds. Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) agents can provide personalised advice on pathways and eligibility requirements for your specific circumstances.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Automotive Electrician
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.