Disabilities Services Officer — New South Wales Nomination
NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney
At a glance
- Program
- NSW Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- 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 Disabilities Services Officer, the assessing authority for migration purposes is CWA.
Disabilities Services Officer in New South Wales — nomination overview
Disabilities Services Officer (ANZSCO 411712) is a recognised skilled occupation under Australia's migration framework, opening pathways for qualified professionals to live and work in New South Wales. New South Wales has one of Australia's most diverse economies and regularly seeks skilled professionals across a broad range of occupations. The NSW Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and NSW Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) nomination programs provide viable pathways for experienced disabilities services officer professionals with demonstrated expertise in the nursing and personal care sector. Applicants must satisfy age requirements, English language proficiency benchmarks, and a positive skills assessment from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant health authority. A state or territory nomination through New South Wales 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 New South Wales'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 Disabilities Services Officer
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.