Skills in Demand Visa

Applicants whose salary sits close to the threshold should factor in this indexation when assessing longer-term eligibility, as the threshold may rise before the next nomination renewal.

The Core Skills Stream is the primary pathway for most skilled worker nominations and covers a wide range of professional, trade and technical occupations.

To be eligible, the nominated occupation must be classified under ANZSCO Major Groups 1 (Managers), 2 (Professionals), 4 (Community and Personal Service Workers), 5 (Clerical and Administrative Workers), or 6 (Sales Workers).

The nominated salary must meet the Specialist Skills salary threshold. This stream is intended for workers with specialist expertise that is genuinely difficult to source domestically.

The absence of an occupation list gives this stream broader potential application, but the salary threshold is set at a level that reflects the intended senior or specialist nature of the roles it covers.

It allows access to skilled overseas workers in occupations and under conditions that may differ from the standard Core Skills and Specialist Skills streams.

This includes tailored requirements relating to occupations, salary levels, English language proficiency, age, and pathways to permanent residence.

Eligibility and conditions are determined by the specific labour agreement in place, and employers and workers should refer to the relevant agreement and current information available on the Department of Home Affairs website before proceeding with an application.