Vehicle Painter — 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 Vehicle Painter, the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Vehicle Painter in Western Australia — nomination overview
Vehicle Painter (ANZSCO 324311) is listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), and may be eligible for regional and employer-sponsored pathways in Western Australia. Western Australia has demand for vehicle painters in collision repair centres, fleet refinishing operations, and specialist auto body shops across Perth and regional WA. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply for regional pathways once Western Australia opens nominations; Western Australia prioritises applicants with a job offer or strong connections to the state. Skills assessment is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), covering overseas qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must also be satisfied. ROL listing primarily supports the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, which requires three years of regional residence before applying for the Subclass 191 permanent visa; CSOL listing also supports employer-sponsored pathways via Subclass 186, 482, and 494. State nomination adds fifteen points for Subclass 491 to the applicant's SkillSelect score. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages; processing times vary by visa subclass. For advice tailored to your circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Vehicle Painter
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Western Australia nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 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.