Skilled migration enables you and your family to live, study and work in Western Australia as permanent residents.
StudyPerth is proud to work closely with the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD), which has provided an overview of the State Nominated Migration Program, the application process and other migration initiatives below.
On 1 July 2023, the WA Government undertook the following changes to address skill shortages in WA:
This list notes 331 eligible occupations (2022-23). The basic requirements include:
This list notes 89 eligible occupations (2022-23). The basic requirements include:
This list notes 188 eligible occupations (2022-23). The basic requirements include:
This diagram outlines the WA State Nominated Migration Program process step-by-step.
Rest assured knowing there are a series of government initiatives to connect you to employment in WA, including the $4.25 Skilled Migration Job Connect Program.
This Skilled Migrant Employment Register connects skilled migrants with Western Australian jobs – with over 5,000 skilled migrants and 160 employers already registered to date.
This program provides up to $7,500 of financial support to enable onshore migrants to undertake approved employment-related activities – such as skills assessments, gap training and occupational licensing requirements.
Australian Red Cross, supported by Job Connect, will continue and expand the City of Stirling's successful Kaleidoscope Initiative to regional WA. This initiative will connect skilled migrants with local mentors in their desired field and assist them in securing employment in WA that aligns with their overseas qualifications and experience.
Australian Red Cross, in collaboration with Evolve WA, will be running the Kaleidoscope Initiative to offer this free five-day program. The program aims to equip skilled migrants in Western Australia with essential knowledge in workplace communication, employment rights, pay, and obligations.
This free metropolitan walk-in service equips migrants with essential information and referrals to assist them in establishing their new life in WA. Regional services are coming soon.
This program aims to attract skilled migrants to the residential and commercial construction sector by providing grant payments of up to $10,000 to offset expenses such as migration agent fees, visa application fees and relocation costs.
This content was last updated in July 2023 and developed in collaboration with the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
