Skills in demand list for the region of NSW

The Riverina region of NSW includes the shires of City, Griffith City, Leeton, (Gundagai/Cootamundra), , Hay, Snowy Valleys (/), Temora, Lockhart, , Coolamon, Murrumbidgee, West Wyalong and . The Regional Development , Riverina Inc. is the certifying body for the Riverina region of NSW and is inviting applications from qualified applicants who hold a degree, diploma, masters or AQF Certificate in the listed ANZSCO occupations for sponsorship through the Skilled (Provisional) Regional Sponsored Visas program. Nomination is valid for 90 days. The relevant Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupation (ANZSCO) code is also shown:

OCCUPATION ANZSCO ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Cotton Grower 121211 Fruit & Nut Grower 121213 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower 121214 Mixed Crop Farmer 121216 Vegetable Grower 121221 Mixed Livestock Farmer 121317 Poultry Farmer 121321 Production or Plant Engineer 233513 Veterinarian 234711 Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher 241111 Occupational Therapist 252411 Physiotherapist 252511 Podiatrist 252611 Psychiatrist 253411 Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912 Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 253913 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917 Medical Practitioner (nec) 253999 Midwife 254111 Nurse Practitioner 254411 Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation 254417 Registered nurse (aged care) 254412 Registered nurse (critical care and emergency) 254415 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417

Registered nurse (medical) 254418

Registered nurse (mental health) 254422 Registered nurse (peri operative) 254423 1/3 Updated July 2018

Registered nurse (surgical) 254424 Registered Nurse (nec) 254499 At least 2 years work experience in Australia Clinical Psychologist 272311

Social Worker 272511

Agricultural Technician 311111 Primary Products Inspector 311399 Motor Mechanic (general) 321211 Experience in industrial/plant machinery has priority At least 2 years work experience Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 Sheet metal trades worker 322211 Metal Fabricator 322311 Welder (first class) 322313 Fitter (General) 323211 Fitter-Welder 323213 MetalWelder Machinist (First Class) 323214 Panel Beater 324111 Bricklayer 331111 Carpenter & Joiner 331211 Carpenter 331212 Joiner 331213 Stonemason 331112 Fibrous Plasterer 333211 Solid Plasterers 333212 Wall & Floor Tiler 333411 Plumber 334111 Air-conditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber 334112 Electrician (General) 341111 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 Baker 351111 Chef 351311 At least 2 years work experience Cabinet Maker 394111

Administration Fee: AUD$770.00 GST inclusive for onshore applicant AUD$770.00 for offshore applicant

Payment is to be made at the same time as the application is submitted and can be either by cheque or direct debit. Payable to: RDA-Riverina. For bank details contact the Skilled Migration Officer by email. (Please note the administration fee does not guarantee that your application will be successful and is non-refundable)

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Applications:

Firstly, submit your Expression of Interest for Riverina regional nomination by forwarding a copy of your most recent resume/CV with full work history, Skills Assessment and English Language Test result. Your EOI will be reviewed and you will be advised whether your application will be accepted. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis, based on the information provided in the supporting documents and the Riverina region’s skills and employment needs. We occasionally put a hold on some nominated occupations until the need increases.

Note: For a number of these occupations further training, licensing and/or registration will be required with Australian industry specific organisations to enable applicants to work in Australia.

For more information on the Riverina go to www.rdariverina.org.au

Enquiries: Faye Anderson Skilled Migration Officer, Regional Development Australia, Riverina PO Box 479, (LGF Building 20, CSU), Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Australia Ph: +61 2 5924 5861 Email: [email protected] Office Hours – Monday to Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm

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