Western Australia has added 194 occupations to the Graduate Occupation List to attract more international students to study in the state. This brings the total number of listed occupations to 331.
This is part of the Mark McGowan government’s 195 million Australian dollars Reconnect WA strategy to attract skilled migrants and international students. Western Australia government said the skilled migration pathway would provide international graduates in Western Australia with the option to apply for permanent residence.
The new initiatives also complement strategies to address skills shortages following industry consultation at the Perth and Regional Skills Summits, it said.
Migrating to Western Australia: Skills in Demand
The state government has announced that it will expand the criteria for a skilled migration pathway, allowing qualified international graduates to apply for permanent residency in Western Australia.
The 2022- 23 State Nomination Migration Programme will give preference to applicants currently residing in the state, followed by those residing in Australia and then those residing overseas.
The Migration Western Australia website states that the 2022-23 programme year’s expanded Graduate Occupation List under the Graduate stream will include:
- Acupuncturist
- Ambulance officer
- Biochemist
- Bricklayer
- Cardiologist
- Chiropractor
- Cook
- Dancer or choreographer
- Deer farmer
- Driving instructor
- Engineering professionals
- Film and video editor
Prospective migrants to Western Australia can click here for a complete list of occupations or for further details.
The Western Australia State nomination under the new Graduate Occupation List will not begin until 2022-23.
The Western Australian Government has made it easier for students to migrate to the state.
The Western Australia government announced new initiatives designed to support the international education sector and increase the state’s pipeline of skilled workers in priority areas. The new programs complement strategies to address skills shortages following industry consultation at two recent summits, the government said.
“Meeting Western Australia’s skilled workforce needs is a priority for the state government, to support the state’s strong economic growth and pipeline of works,” Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery said.The government’s management of COVID-19 has helped to keep the state economy strong and stable.
“With world-class education, healthy job opportunities and strong public health management, there is no better or safer place to live, work and study,” said Ellery. “The state government is committed to encouraging the return of international students to Western Australia to support our international education sector and address skills shortages in key industries.”
International Education Minister David Templeman said: “Providing a skilled migration pathway is key for attracting international students to Western Australia to retain their capabilities once they have completed their studies.”
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