NSW 491 State Nomination
- Updated August 2021
Nomination Criteria
NSW 491 state nomination has 3 streams, you must apply the NSW state nomination under one of the streams. Each stream has different occupation list and eligibility.
Stream 1
I am living and working in Regional NSW
- NSW Government Prefers Stream 1 Applicants
Nominate an occupation in the stream 1 occupation list, you must hold a valid skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
Living in regional NSW in the last 12 months immediately before applying for NSW 491 nomination.
Must be employed in a regional NSW, employment must be closely related to the nominated occupation. You must be working for the minimum of 20 hours per week and you must be able to claim “Australian Skilled Employment” points in the EOI points table.
Stream 2
I have recently completed study in Regional NSW
Nominate an occupation in the stream 2 occupation list, you must hold a valid skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
Have completed an education in the last 24 months immediately before applying for NSW 491 nomination. Must be able to claim “Australian Study Requirement” and “Study in Regional Australia” points in the EOI points table. The qualification obtained must be closely related to the nominated occupation.
Must be living in regional NSW while completing study
Stream 3
I am skilled in an occupation required in Regional NSW
- No Guarantee of Invitation
Nominate an occupation in the stream 3 occupation list, you must hold a valid skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
Currently residing in any Australian state or Territory
Occupation Lists
Stream 1
- Corporate Services Manager
- Finance Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Research and Development Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Child Care Centre Manager
- Nursing Clinical Director
- Welfare Centre Manager
- Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
- ICT Project Manager
- Environmental Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Accountant (General)
- External Auditor
- Internal Auditor
- Marketing Specialist
- Public Relations Professional
- Architect
- Landscape Architect
- Graphic Designer
- Chemical Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Structural Engineer
- Transport Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Engineering Technologist
- Environmental Engineer
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Scientist
- Chemist
- Food Technologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Zoologist
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Needs Teacher
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- Medical Radiation Therapist
- Sonographer
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- Optometrist
- Retail Pharmacist
- Chiropractor
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Pathologist
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Midwife
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
- Registered Nurses nec
- ICT business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Multimedia Specialist
- Web Developer
- Analyst Programmer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Software Tester
- Database Administrator
- ICT Security Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator
- ICT Support Engineer
- ICT Systems Test Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Engineer
- Solicitor
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychologists nec
- Social Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec
- Telecommunications Network Planner
- Automotive Electrician
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter (General)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
- Locksmith
- Panelbeater
- Bricklayer
- Stonemason
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Carpenter
- Joiner
- Glazier
- Fibrous Plasterer
- Wall and Floor Tiler
- Plumber (General)
- Drainer
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber
- Electrician (General)
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Technical Cable Jointer
- Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
- Baker
- Pastrycook
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
- Chef
- Cook
- Horse Trainer
- Hairdresser
- Cabinetmaker
- Enrolled Nurse
- Community Worker
- Program or Project Administrator
Stream 2 & 3
Central Coast
(Central Coast, Ourimbah)
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Accountant (General)
- Civil Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Retail Pharmacist
- Occupational Therapist
- General Practitioner
- Resident Medical Officer
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Systems Analyst
- Multimedia Specialist
- Web Developer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Software Tester
- Database Administrator
- ICT Security Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator
- ICT Support Engineer
- ICT Systems Test Engineer
- Social Worker
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Welder (First Class)
- Baker
- Pastrycook
- Chef
- Cook
- Enrolled Nurse
Central West
(Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Orange, Blayney, Bathurst, Oberon, Lithgow)
- Construction Project Manager
- Engineering Manager
- ICT Project Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Accountant (General)
- External Auditor
- Chemical Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Engineering Technologist
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Secondary School Teacher
- Retail Pharmacist
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurses nec
- ICT business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Analyst Programmer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- ICT Security Specialist
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Welfare Worker
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter (General)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
Far South Coast
(Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla, Bega Valley)
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Nursing Clinical Director
- Welfare Centre Manager
- Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Architect
- Landscape Architect
- Chemical Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Structural Engineer
- Transport Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Scientist
- Food Technologist
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Zoologist
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- Chiropractor
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- General Practitioner
- Resident Medical Officer
- Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Pathologist
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Midwife
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
- Registered Nurses nec
- ICT business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Analyst Programmer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- ICT Security Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Social Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Automotive Electrician
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter (General)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
- Locksmith
- Panelbeater
- Bricklayer
- Stonemason
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Carpenter
- Joiner
- Glazier
- Fibrous Plasterer
- Wall and Floor Tiler
- Plumber (General)
- Drainer
- Gasfitter
- Roof plumber
- Electrician (General)
- Technical Cable Jointer
- Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
- Baker
- Pastrycook
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
- Chef
- Cook
- Horse Trainer
- Cabinetmaker
- Community Worker
- Program or Project Administrator
Far West
(Tibooburra Village Committee Inc, Silverton Village Committee Inc, Broken Hill, Central Darling)
- Human Resource Manager
- Engineering Manager
- ICT Project Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Accountant (General)
- Architect
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Veterinarian
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Needs Teacher
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- General Practitioner
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Systems Analyst
- Developer Programmer
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Clinical Psychologist
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter (General)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Carpenter
- Chef
- Cook
- Enrolled Nurse
Hunter
(Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Dungog, Mid-Coast, Maitland, Cessnock, Newcastle)
- Research and Development Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Analyst Programmer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Social Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter-Welder
- Carpenter
- Baker
- Chef
- Cook
- Horse Trainer
- Program or Project Administrator
Illawarra
(Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama)
- Construction Project Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Midwife
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Developer Programmer
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Metal Fabricator
- Fitter-Welder
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Pastrycook
- Chef
- Cook
Mid North Coast
(Mid-Coast, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kempsey, Nambucca, Bellingen, Coffs Harbour)
- Research and Development Manager
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- ICT Project Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Veterinarian
- Retail Pharmacist
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Baker
- Pastrycook
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
- Chef
- Cook
- Hairdresser
- Enrolled Nurse
- Program or Project Administrator
Murray
(Wentworth, Balranald, Murray River, Edward River, Berrigan, Federation, Hume, Albury, Snow Valleys)
- Engineering Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Analyst Programmer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec
Northern Inland
(Moree Plains, Narrabri, Gunnedah, Liver Pool Plans, Tamworth, Gwydir, Inverell, Uralla, Walcha, Armidale, Glen Innes Severn, Tenterfield)
- Child Care Centre Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Accountant (General)
- External Auditor
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Agricultural Scientist
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Needs Teacher
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- Medical Radiation Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Podiatrist
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Midwife
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Web Developer
- Developer Programmer
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychologists nec
- Social Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Automotive Electrician
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter (General)
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Panelbeater
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Carpenter
- Plumber (General)
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Baker
- Chef
- Cook
- Hairdresser
- Cabinetmaker
Northern Rivers
(Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Ballina, Byron, Tweed)
- Research and Development Manager
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- ICT Project Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Veterinarian
- Retail Pharmacist
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Baker
- Pastrycook
- Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
- Chef
- Cook
- Hairdresser
- Enrolled Nurse
- Program or Project Administrator
Orana
(Bourke, Cobar, Bogan, Brewarrina, Walgett, Coonamble, Warren, Narromine, Gilgandra, Dubbo, Warrumbungle, Mid-Western)
- Corporate Services Manager
- Finance Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Child Care Centre Manager
- Nursing Clinical Director
- Welfare Centre Manager
- Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
- Environmental Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Accountant (General)
- External Auditor
- Internal Auditor
- Marketing Specialist
- Public Relations Professional
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Structural Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Engineering Technologist
- Environmental Engineer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- Medical Radiation Therapist
- Sonographer
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- Retail Pharmacist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- General Practitioner
- Resident Medical Officer
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
- Registered Nurses nec
- ICT business Analyst
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Solicitor
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychologists nec
- Social Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Automotive Electrician
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
- Panelbeater
- Bricklayer
- Stonemason
- Carpenter
- Plumber (General)
- Electrician (General)
- Baker
- Pastrycook
- Chef
- Cook
- Hairdresser
- Enrolled Nurse
- Community Worker
- Program or Project Administrator
Riverina
(Hay, Carrathool, Murrumbidgee, Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera, Bland, Temora, Coolamon, Wagga Wagga, Lockhart, Junee, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Snow Valleys)
- Construction Project Manager
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Marketing Specialist
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
- Engineering Technologist
- Environmental Engineer
- Engineering Professionals nec
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Scientist
- Chemist
- Food Technologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Needs Teacher
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- Retail Pharmacist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- General Practitioner
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Midwife
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
- Registered Nurses nec
- ICT business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Web Developer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Database Administrator
- ICT Security Specialist
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- ICT Support Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Engineer
- Psychologists nec
- Social Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Telecommunications Network Planner
- Automotive Electrician
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Fitter (General)
- Fitter and Turner
- Fitter-Welder
- Metal Machinist (First Class)
- Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
- Panelbeater
- Bricklayer
- Stonemason
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Carpenter
- Fibrous Plasterer
- Wall and Floor Tiler
- Plumber (General)
- Electrician (General)
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Baker
- Pastrycook
- Chef
- Cook
- Hairdresser
- Enrolled Nurse
- Program or Project Administrator
Southern Inland
(Hilltops, Yass Valley, Upper Lachlan, Wingecarribee, Goulburn Mulwaree, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Snowy Monaro)
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Accountant (General)
- Civil Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Veterinarian
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Needs Teacher
- Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- Optometrist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Midwife
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychologists nec
- Social Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Program or Project Administrator
Sydney
(Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, Wollondilly, Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool, Penrith, Hornsby, The Hills, Black-town, Fairfield, Sutherland, Parramatta, Northern Beaches, Ku-ring-gai, Ryde, Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, North Sydney, Mosman, Sydney Harbour, Woollahra, Waverley, Sydney, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Burwood, Strathfield, Bayside, Hurstville, Cumberland, Canterbury-Bankstown)
- Corporate Services Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Retail Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Medical Practitioners nec
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- Registered Nurses nec
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Sheetmetal Trades Worker
- Metal Fabricator
- Welder (First Class)
- Carpenter
- Joiner
- Electrician (General)
- Chef
- Cook
Subclass 491 is not a direct permanent residence, this visa allows you to stay in Australia for 5 years and you will be eligible for permanent residence after 3 years holding this visa. If you are interested in applying permanent residence, please see NSW 190