வேளாண்மை மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் (ANZSCO 721111)

Monday 13 November 2023

ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் விவசாயம், வனவியல் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலைத் தொழில்களில் வேளாண்மை மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை இயக்குனரின் (ANZSCO 721111) ஆக்கிரமிப்பு மிகவும் முக்கியத்துவம் வாய்ந்தது. நிலத்தை சுத்தம் செய்தல் மற்றும் சாகுபடி செய்தல், பயிர் விதைத்தல் மற்றும் அறுவடை செய்தல் போன்ற பணிகளைச் செய்ய பல்வேறு வகையான தாவர இயந்திரங்களை இயக்குவதற்கு இந்த வல்லுநர்கள் பொறுப்பு, அதே போல் மரம் வெட்டுதல் மற்றும் மரக்கட்டை இயக்கம் போன்ற வனவியல் நடவடிக்கைகள். இந்தக் கட்டுரையில், இந்த ஆக்கிரமிப்பின் மேலோட்டத்தை வழங்குவோம் மற்றும் ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் குடியேறுவதற்கான அதன் தகுதித் தேவைகளைப் பற்றி விவாதிப்போம்.

திறன் முன்னுரிமை பட்டியல் (SPL)

திறன் முன்னுரிமை பட்டியல் (SPL) ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் அதிக தேவை உள்ள தொழில்களை அடையாளம் காட்டுகிறது. வேளாண்மை மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை இயக்குனரின் ஆக்கிரமிப்பு SPL இல் சேர்க்கப்படவில்லை என்றாலும், விவசாயம் மற்றும் வனத்துறையில் இது ஒரு முக்கிய பங்காக உள்ளது, இந்தத் தொழில்களின் வளர்ச்சி மற்றும் உற்பத்தித்திறனுக்கு பங்களிக்கிறது.

விசா விருப்பங்கள்

விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை ஆபரேட்டர்களாக ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் குடியேற ஆர்வமுள்ள நபர்களுக்கு, கருத்தில் கொள்ள பல விசா விருப்பங்கள் உள்ளன:

<அட்டவணை> 1. திறமையான சுதந்திர விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 189) இந்த விசா விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துனர் பணிக்கு பொருந்தாது. 2. திறமையான பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 190) இந்த விசா விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துனர் பணிக்கு பொருந்தாது. 3. திறமையான வேலைக்கான பிராந்திய விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 491) இந்த விசா விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துனர் பணிக்கு பொருந்தாது. 4. குடும்ப ஸ்பான்சர் விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 491) இந்த விசா விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துனர் பணிக்கு பொருந்தாது. 5. பட்டதாரி வேலை விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 485) இந்த விசா விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துனர் பணிக்கு பொருந்தாது. 6. தற்காலிக திறன் பற்றாக்குறை விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 482) இந்த விசா விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துனர் பணிக்கு பொருந்தாது. 7. தொழிலாளர் ஒப்பந்த விசா குறிப்பிட்ட தொழிலாளர் ஒப்பந்தங்களின் கீழ் விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துபவரின் தொழிலுக்கு இந்த விசா பொருந்தும்.

மாநிலம் மற்றும் பிரதேச தகுதி

ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் உள்ள ஒவ்வொரு மாநிலமும் பிரதேசமும் திறமையான பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 190) மற்றும் திறமையான வேலை பிராந்திய விசா (துணைப்பிரிவு 491) ஆகியவற்றின் கீழ் பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுவதற்கு அதன் சொந்த தகுதி அளவுகோல்களைக் கொண்டுள்ளது. ஒவ்வொரு மாநிலம் மற்றும் பிரதேசத்திற்கான தகுதியின் சுருக்கம் இங்கே:

<அட்டவணை> 1. ஆஸ்திரேலிய தலைநகர் பிரதேசம் (ACT) விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை நடமாடும் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் ACT இல் பரிந்துரைக்க தகுதியற்றவர். 2. நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் (NSW) விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் NSW இல் பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுவதற்கு தகுதியற்றவர். 3. வடக்கு மண்டலம் (NT) விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை நடமாடும் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் NTயில் பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுவதற்கு தகுதியற்றவர். 4. குயின்ஸ்லாந்து (QLD) விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை நடமாடும் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் QLD இல் பரிந்துரைக்க தகுதியற்றவர். 5. தெற்கு ஆஸ்திரேலியா (SA) விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை நடமாடும் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் SA இல் பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுவதற்கு தகுதியற்றவர். 6. டாஸ்மேனியா (TAS) விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை நடமாடும் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் TASல் பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுவதற்கு தகுதியற்றவர். 7. விக்டோரியா (VIC) விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை நடமாடும் ஆலை நடத்துபவர் VIC இல் பரிந்துரைக்க தகுதியற்றவர். 8. மேற்கு ஆஸ்திரேலியா (WA) விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை ஆபரேட்டர் WA இல் பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுவதற்கு தகுதியற்றவர்.

தகுதி அளவுகோல்கள் மற்றும் தேவைகள் மாற்றத்திற்கு உட்பட்டவை என்பதை நினைவில் கொள்ளவும். மிகவும் புதுப்பித்த தகவலுக்கு அதிகாரப்பூர்வ மாநிலம் மற்றும் பிராந்திய இணையதளங்களைப் பார்ப்பது முக்கியம்.

முடிவு

ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் விவசாயம், வனவியல் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலைத் தொழில்களில் விவசாயம் மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை ஆபரேட்டர் (ANZSCO 721111) ஒரு முக்கிய இடத்தைப் பிடித்துள்ளது. தற்போது திறன்கள் முன்னுரிமைப் பட்டியலில் (SPL) பட்டியலிடப்படவில்லை என்றாலும், இந்தத் தொழில்களின் வளர்ச்சி மற்றும் மேம்பாட்டிற்கு குறிப்பிடத்தக்க பங்களிப்பை வழங்கும் அத்தியாவசியமான தொழிலாக இது உள்ளது. விவசாய மற்றும் தோட்டக்கலை மொபைல் ஆலை நடத்துபவர்களாக ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் குடியேற ஆர்வமுள்ள நபர்கள், கிடைக்கக்கூடிய விசா விருப்பங்களை ஆராய்ந்து, பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுவதற்கான குறிப்பிட்ட மாநில மற்றும் பிரதேச தகுதித் தகுதியைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும்.

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Skill Level 4 Assessing Authority N/A

Possible Visa Options

Visa Type	Eligibility	Caveats / Mandatory Assessment	Legislative Instrument	MLTSSL	STSOL	ROL
189Skilled Independent			LIN 19/051
190Skilled Nominated			LIN 19/051
491Skilled Work Regional			LIN 19/051
491FFamily Sponsored			LIN 19/051
485Stream: Graduate Work			LIN 19/051
482TSS: Medium & Short term			LIN 19/048
DAMALabour Agreement
186ENS: TRT & DE			LIN 19/049
187RSMS: TRT			LIN 19/047
494SESR: Employer Sponsored			LIN 19/219 LIN 19/260
407Training: Enhance Skills			LIN 19/050

State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Nomination	Visa Subclass 190	Visa Subclass 491
ACT	Australian Capital Territory
NSW	New South Wales
NT	Northern Territory (NT Residents & Graduates)
NT	Northern Territory (Offshore: Priority Occupation)
QLD	Queensland (Living in QLD)
QLD	Queensland (Offshore)
SA	South Australia (Graduates)
SA	South Australia (Working in SA)
SA	South Australia (Highly Skilled & Talented)
SA	South Australia (Offshore)
TAS	Tasmanian Skilled Employment
TAS	Tasmanian Skilled Graduate
TAS	Tasmanian Established Resident
TAS	Tasmanian Business Operator
TAS	Overseas Applicant (Job Offer)
TAS	Overseas Applicant (OSOP) – Invitation Only
VIC	Victoria
WA	Western Australia - WASMOL Schedule 1
WA	Western Australia - WASMOL Schedule 2
WA	Western Australia - Graduate

Occupation is IN the State/Territory Skilled Occupation List and MAY be eligible if you meet the specific State/Territory nomination requirements
Occupation is IN the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list) and MAY be eligible if you meet the State/Territory nomination requirements
Occupation MAY NOT be eligible
Stream NOT applicable to the visa Subclass
Migration Program currently CLOSED

State/Territory Eligibility Details

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Critical Skills List

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Nomination places available per month

General Requirements

Candidates must register their interest in ACT nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix
Candidates may be nominated under four streams:

Canberra Residents
Overseas Applicants
Doctorate Streamlined nomination
Significant economic benefit

Requirements for Canberra Residents

Candidates applying for Subclass 190 nomination must:

Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List; or be the primary holder of a 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer for the last 6 months; or be the majority owner of an eligible ACT business claiming Matrix points in the Small Business Owner category.
Have lived in Canberra for the last 6 months and continue until invitation.
Have worked in Canberra for at least 26 weeks (overall hourly and/or earnings requirements apply).
Have ‘Proficient’ or ‘Superior’ English (ANZSCO 351311 Chef, and ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5 are exempt).

Candidates applying for Subclass 491 nomination must:

Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List; or be the primary holder of a 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer for the last 3 months; or be the majority owner of an eligible ACT business claiming Matrix points in the Small Business Owner category.
Have lived in Canberra for the last 3 months and continue until invitation.
Have worked in Canberra for at least 13 weeks (overall hourly and/or earnings requirements apply).
Have ‘Competent’ English.

Requirements for Overseas Applicants

Candidates applying for Subclass 190 nomination must:

Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List.
Have at least three years full time, post graduate relevant work experience in your nominated occupation in the last five years.
Have researched the ACT labour market and be satisfied with being employable in Canberra.
Have ‘Proficient’ or ‘Superior’ English (ANZSCO 351311 Chef, and ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5 are exempt).
Be living overseas and have not lived in Australia for the last 12 months.
Have access to sufficient settlement funds.

Candidates applying for Subclass 491 nomination must:

Have an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List.
Have at least one year full time, post graduate relevant work experience in your nominated occupation in the last five years.
Have researched the ACT labour market and be satisfied with being employable in Canberra.
Have ‘Competent’ English.
Be living overseas and have not lived in Australia for the last 12 months.
Have access to sufficient settlement funds.

Doctorate Streamlined nomination

Candidates must:

Have lived in Canberra for the last 12 months (interstate and overseas residents may be eligible if they completed their doctoral degree from an ACT within the last two years).
Have completed a professional or research doctoral degree at an ACT university.

Significant economic benefit

Invitation can ONLY be initiated by the ACT government.

New South Wales

This occupation is NOT included in the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL) and may not be eligible for nomination.

Subclass 190 Basic Eligibility criteria

Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
Candidates must be currently residing in NSW or Offshore and have continuously done so for a minimum of 6 months.
Have submitted an EOI seeking Subclass 190 nomination for NSW only

NSW Target Sectors

To more effectively respond to changing skills shortages across the state, NSW is transitioning from the publication of an eligible ANZSCO skilled list to adopting a sector-focused approach.

The sectors identified as experiencing critical skills shortages in NSW include:

Health
Education
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Infrastructure
Agriculture

Important: Although NSW prioritizes target sectors, high-ranking EOIs submitted in non-priority sectors may also be considered. However, it's important to understand that the chances of receiving an invitation are exceptionally low due to high demand and limited spots.

Subclass 491 Basic Eligibility criteria

The details below are for the 2022-23 Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) program year. Information regarding the eligibility criteria and application process for NSW nomination in the 2023-24 program year will be available soon.

Candidates may be nominated under two pathways:

Pathway 1 – Apply directly to an RDA office (see participating regions below).

Stream A - Established work history with a regional NSW-based employer
Stream B - My skills are required in regional NSW

Pathway 2 – Be invited by Investment NSW.

Requirements for Pathway 1 - Stream A

Candidates must have an eligible occupation.
Candidates must be currently living and working in a designated regional area of NSW and have continuously done so for the past 12 months.
The qualifying employment must be in the nominated (or closely related) occupation, with the same employer, deemed skilled by NSW and paid a minimum of $53,900 (pro-rated if under 38 hours/week).

Requirements for Pathway 1 - Stream B

Candidates must have an eligible occupation within an ANZSCO on the NSW Skills Lists (Pathway 1 - Stream B).
Candidates must be currently residing in NSW or Offshore and have continuously done so for a minimum of 3 months.

Requirements for Pathway 2

Candidates must have an eligible occupation within an ANZSCO on the NSW Skills Lists (Pathway 2)
Candidates must be currently residing in NSW or Offshore and have continuously done so for a minimum of 3 months.

Participating regions for Pathway 1 are:

RDA Central Coast
RDA Central West
RDA Far South Coast
RDA Far West
RDA Hunter
RDA Illawarra
RDA Mid North Coast
RDA Murray
RDA Northern Inland
RDA Northern Rivers
RDA Orana
RDA Riverina
RDA Southern Inland
RDA Sydney

The above is a summary of key/essential eligibility criteria; it is not an exhaustive list of requirements. You are encouraged to check all criteria on the relevant State/Territory website.

Northern Territory

Due to insufficient nomination allocations provided by the Australian Government for the current program year (2023-24), the NT Government is unable to accept new subclass 190 nomination applications at present. Those who meet relevant criteria will be offered a subclass 491 nomination. Read more

This occupation is NOT included in the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL) and may not be eligible for nomination.

General Requirements

Candidates may be nominated under three streams/pathways:

NT Residents
Offshore Applicants
NT Graduates

Requirements for NT Residents

Candidates must:

Have been residing in the NT for at least 12 consecutive months, with no migrating dependants residing in another part of Australia.
Demonstrate full-time employment in the NT in an eligible occupation (i.e., nominated occupation or related to it) for at least 6 consecutive months immediately before applying (the employment must be available for at least 12 months). If the occupation is not “an eligible occupation”, a candidate may exceptionally still be considered if employed in health, aged or disabled care, education (incl. childcare), and hospitality.
Demonstrate that the position is based in the NT (serviced office spaced or hot desking generally not accepted) and the employer has been training for at least 12 months in the NT.

Requirements for Offshore Applicants

Candidates must:

Have post-qualification work experience of at least 1 year in the nominated occupation (additional work experience may be required under the priority occupations stream).
Demonstrate a genuine commitment to live and work in NT.
Provide evidence of financial capacity.
Meet the criteria relevant to one of the 3 streams:

Priority occupation stream

Have an occupation on the Northern Territory Offshore Migration Occupation List (NTOMOL).
Meet any additional work experience required as specified on the NTOMOL. Please, see below:

NT Offshore Migration Occupations List (NTOMOL)

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Comments
N	N

NT Family stream

Have an eligible family member in the NT who is a usual resident and has lived in the NT for at least 12 months. This person must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an Eligible New Zealand citizen or hold an eligible visa (Subclass 491, 494, 489 or a bridging visa associated with an application for a Subclass 887 or 191 visa). The eligible relative must confirm their willingness to provide settlement support.
Demonstrate genuine and sustained efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer.

NT Job Offer stream

Have a job offer in the nominated occupation in an NT business that has been actively operating in the NT for at least 12 months.

NT Graduates

Candidates must:

Have completed two years of study in the NT.
Have completed one or more qualifications at an NT-based institution in a single tertiary course or a set of nested tertiary courses.
Demonstrate genuine and sustained efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer in the nominated occupation.

Candidates who:

hold a Graduate (Subclass 485) visa that expires after 1 July 2024 or who are eligible to apply for a Graduate (Subclass 485) visa, are unlikely to be offered a nomination in this program year.
are working in their nominated occupations or in critical sectors (healthcare, education and hospitality) would be prioritised.

The above is a summary of key/essential eligibility criteria; it is not an exhaustive list of requirements. You are encouraged to check all criteria on the relevant State/Territory website.

Queensland

2023-24 Queensland Skilled Migration Program

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Type	Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Minimum post-qualification work experience requirement
Offshore candidates (QSOL list)
Living in QLD (Skilled List)

General Requirements

Candidates may be nominated under four streams:

Skilled workers living in QLD
Skilled workers living Offshore
Graduates of a QLD University
Small Business Owners in regional QLD

Requirements for 'Skilled workers living in QLD'

Candidates must:

Have a points-test result of 75 or higher for Subclass 190 (except for Trades occupations, which require 70 or higher) or, 65 or higher for Subclass 491.
Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
Have Competent English or higher (6.0 on IELTS / 50 on PTE).
Have been living in QLD (regional for Subclass 491), undertaking full-time post-qualification employment (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation for ‘3 months immediately before EOI lodgement’ for Subclass 190 or, ‘at the time of your EOI lodgement’ for Subclass 491.
Provide evidence of ongoing full-time employment in QLD for a further 12 months for Subclass 190 or, 6 months for Subclass 491 (virtual office is not accepted).

Skilled workers living in QLD

Requirements for 'Skilled workers living Offshore'

Candidates must:

Have a points-test result of 75 or higher for Subclass 190 (except for Trades occupations, which require 70 or higher) or, 65 or higher for Subclass 491.
Have an eligible occupation on the ‘Queensland Skilled Occupation List’ (QSOL).
Have Competent English or higher (6.0 on IELTS / 50 on PTE).
Provide evidence of the required years of post-study work experience as per the QSOL and be employed in the nominated occupation when invited.

Skilled workers living Offshore

Requirements for 'Graduates of a QLD university'

Candidates must:

Have a points-test result of 75 or higher for Subclass 190 or, 65 or higher for Subclass 491.
Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
Be living in Queensland (regional for Subclass 491).
Have Competent English or higher (6.0 on IELTS / 50 PTE).
Have completed 100% of their studies in Queensland and graduated in the last two years.
Meet the additional criteria for their qualification level as indicated below.

PhD or Doctorate Graduates (190 and 491) must:

Have had a positive decision on their thesis.

Master’s Graduates in STEM or Agriculture fields (190 and 491) must:

Be employed full-time (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Master’s Graduates - not in STEM or Agriculture fields (190 and 491) must:

Be employed full-time (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Have a grade point average of 6.0 or higher for Subclass 190 or 5.0 for Subclass 491.

Bachelor’s Graduates (190 and 491) must:

Be employed full-time (30 hrs/week) in the nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Have a grade point average of 6.0 or higher for Subclass 190 or 5.0 for Subclass 491.

Graduates of a QLD University

Requirements for 'Small business owners in regional QLD'

Candidates must:

Have an occupation on the Department’s relevant Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL).
Have full-time work rights and not currently be studying.
Be living in regional Queensland.
Be working for the business full-time (30 hrs/week)
Have 100% ownership of the business.
Own and operate a business in regional Queensland.
Meet the criteria for Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 as indicated below.

Pathway 1

Have purchased an existing business for a minimum of $100,000.
The business must be a pre-existing business (operating for a minimum of 2 years) trading for a minimum of six months prior to lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI).
The business must employ at least one Australian resident (20 hrs/week) or two employees working 10 hrs/week.

Pathway 2

Have started a business and have continuously run that business for a minimum of two years. Must be generating a profit and have a turnover of $200,000 in the 12 months prior to application.

Small Business Owners in regional QLD

The above is a summary of key/essential eligibility criteria; it is not an exhaustive list of requirements. You are encouraged to check all criteria on the relevant State/Territory website.

South Australia

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

2023-24 South Australia's Skilled Occupation List

Stream	Subclass 190	Subclass 491
Graduates	N	N
Working in South Australia	N	N
Highly Skilled & Talented	N	N
Offshore	N	N

General Requirements

To be selected to apply for State nomination, most candidates must complete and submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for South Australia via their Migration portal.

Candidates may be nominated under four streams:

South Australian Graduates
Working in South Australia
Highly Skilled and Talented
Offshore

Requirements for 'South Australian Graduates'

Candidates must:

Have an occupation under the Graduate stream on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation list.
Currently live and work in South Australia.
Have at least Competent English.
Have completed their qualification at a South Australian education. The course must be CRICOS registered with a minimum of 46 CRICOS weeks and meet the minimum qualification level listed for the occupation on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation list. At least 50% of the qualification must have been completed in SA, and the candidate must have resided in the State for at least 1 year during their studies.
Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 12 months.
Have been working for the last 6 months and be currently employed (at least 30 hr/week). Employment must be related to the nominated occupation.

South Australian Graduates

Requirements for 'Working in South Australia'

Candidates must:

Have an occupation under the Working in SA stream on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation list.
Currently live and work in South Australia.
Have at least Competent English.
Have been residing in South Australia for at least the last 12 months.
Have been working for the last 6 months and be currently employed (at least 30 hr/week). Employment must be related to the nominated occupation.

Working in South Australia

Requirements for 'Highly Skilled and Talented'

Candidates must:

Currently live and work in South Australia, interstate or overseas.
Have at least Competent English.
Meet employment requirements if working or have been offered a position in South Australia. Employer requirements include an existing business of at least 12 months, located and operating in SA for the past 12 months and with an annual turnover of at least $4 million unless an exception applies.
Meet additional requirements if:

Candidate with Hi-Tech or Digital industry experience, including at least 2 years of experience in one of South Australia’s critical technology professions.
Candidate with Defence or Space industry experience, including having already commenced employment in a relevant organisation and currently working full-time in South Australia. Overseas candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and intend to relocate to South Australia.

Highly Skilled and Talented

Requirements for 'Offshore'

Candidates must:

Currently residing offshore.

Offshore

Tasmania

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Occupation Lists	Eligibility	Notes & caveats
Critical Roles List
Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL)
Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (OSOP)

Lists

Critical Roles List: An occupation included in the 'Critical Roles List' will be prioritised in the Migration Tasmania Gateway.
Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL): An occupation included in the TOSOL is eligible for subclass 190 nomination after 6 months employment in a closely related role. Occupations that are not on the TOSOL are eligible for subclass 190 nomination in the 'Tasmanian Skilled Employment' pathway after 15 months of related employment.
Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (OSOP): An occupation included in the OSOP list is eligible for the 'Overseas Applicant (OSOP) – Invitation Only' pathway (subclass 491 only).

Pathway Eligibility

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Pathway	Subclass 190	Subclass 491
Tasmanian Skilled Employment
Tasmanian Skilled Graduate
Tasmanian Established Resident
Tasmanian Business Operator
Overseas Applicant (Job Offer)
Overseas Applicant (OSOP) – Invitation Only

Occupation is IN the state occupation list and MAY be eligible if you meet the specific state nomination requirements
Occupation is IN the Skilled List and MAY be eligible if you meet the state nomination requirements
Occupation MAY NOT be eligible
Stream NOT applicable to the visa Subclass

Victoria

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Visa Nomination Program

To be selected to apply for Victorian skilled visa nomination, candidates must complete and submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian State Visa Nomination.

All occupations included in the Skilled List(MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list) are eligible for nomination if the candidate meets the Victoria nomination criteria.

This occupation is NOT included in the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL) and may not be eligible for nomination.

The following occupation groups are prioritised:

Health
Social services
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education teachers
Advanced manufacturing
Infrastructure
Renewable energy
Hospitality and tourism (491 visa only)

General Requirements for 'Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)'

Candidates applying for Subclass 190 nomination must:

Have an occupation on the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list).
Have had their Registration of Interest (ROI) selected.
If onshore, be living in Victoria at the time of nomination.
If onshore and claiming earnings from skilled employment in the ROI, the employer must be physically located in Victoria.
Be committed to living in Victoria.

General Requirements for 'Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)'

Onshore Candidates must:

Have an occupation on the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list).
Have had their Registration of Interest (ROI) selected.
Be living and working in skilled employment in regional Victoria at the time of nomination. Candidates who are not working, or working in non-skilled employment, are not eligible to apply for nomination.
Be committed to living in regional Victoria.

Offshore Candidates must:

Have an occupation on the Skilled List (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL list). Offshore candidates for 491 visas with skills in healthcare, social services and education will be prioritised.
Have had their Registration of Interest (ROI) selected.
Be committed to living in regional Victoria.

Western Australia

Western Australia occupation lists (WASMOL Schedule 1 & 2, and Graduate)

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

Stream Type	Status	Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Minimum Points	Priority Occupation	Comments
	Not Available	N	N

General Requirements

Candidates may be nominated under two streams:

General stream (WASMOL Schedule 1 & 2)
Graduate stream (GOL)

Applicants for the General stream must satisfy Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 criteria, depending on their occupation.

Schedule 1 criteria, candidates must have:

An occupation on the WASMOL – Schedule 1 (Health & Medical Occupations).
Competent English.
At least one year of relevant Australian or overseas work experience.
At least 6-months full-time contract of employment in Western Australia (only applicable for Subclass 190 visa applicants, and except for those invited through a WA building and construction industry sector occupation).

Schedule 2 criteria, candidates must have:

An occupation on the WASMOL – Schedule 2.
Competent English.
At least 6-months full-time contract of employment in Western Australia (only applicable for Subclass 190 visa applicants, and except for those invited through a WA building and construction industry sector occupation).

WA Graduates must have:

An occupation on the GOL.
Studied at an accredited Western Australian educational institution, full-time and face-to-face, for at least two years.
Completed a Cert. III or higher qualification in a Western Australian university, higher education provider, TAFE, registered training provider or English language provider.
Competent English.

The above is a summary of key/essential eligibility criteria; it is not an exhaustive list of requirements. You are encouraged to check all criteria on the relevant State/Territory website.

Migration Program Planning Levels 2023-24

State & Territory Visa Allocations 2023-24

State / Territory	Nominated Subclass 190	Work Regional Subclass 491
ACT	600	600
NSW	2,650	1,500
NT	250	400
QLD	900	650
SA	1,100	1,200
TAS	600	600
VIC	2,700	600
WA	1,500	850
TOTAL	10,300	6,400

Skill stream

Visa Category	Allocations 2022-23	Allocations 2023-24
Employer Sponsored	35,000	36,825
Skilled Independent	32,100	30,375
Regional	34,000	32,300
State/Territory Nominated	31,000	30,400
Business Innovation & Investment	5,000	1,900
Global Talent (Independent)	5,000	5,000
Distinguished Talent	300	300
Total Skill stream	142,400	137,100

Family stream

Visa Category	Allocations 2022-23	Allocations 2023-24
Partner	40,500	40,500
Parent	8,500	8,500
Child	3,000	3,000
Other Family	500	500
Total Family stream	52,500	52,500
Special Eligibility	100	400

TOTAL Migration Program	195,000	190,000

2023-2024 Migration Program planning levels

ANZSCO version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0

Major Group: 7 - Machinery Operators and Drivers
Sub-Major Group: 72 - Mobile Plant Operators
Minor Group: 721 - Mobile Plant Operators
Unit Group: 7211 - Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators

Description

Operates agricultural and horticultural plant to clear and cultivate land, and sow and harvest crops. Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative Titles

There are no Alternative Titles for this occupation

Specialisations

Cotton Picking Machine Operator
Harvester Operator
Tractor Operator

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

2023 Skills Priority List

The Skills Priority List (SPL) provides a detailed view of occupations in shortage in Australian and by each state and territory. The SPL is released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia

Occupation Ratings: S Shortage; NS No Shortage; R Regional Shortage
National Future Demand:c Below economy average;b At economy average;a Above economy average

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

National Future Demand	National	ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA
c	R	NS	S	R	R	R	R	R	NS

What is the Skills Priority List (SPL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Skills Shortages Analysis

Unit Group 7211: Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators

Description

Operate agricultural, forestry and horticultural plant to clear and cultivate land, sow and harvest crops, and fell trees and move logs.

Indicative Skill Level 4

The occupation Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupation Logging Plant Operator in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks

Preparing and positioning plant for operation
Operating tractor-drawn and self-propelled plant to plough land and sow, fertilise, cultivate and harvest crops, and avoid damaging crops
Adjusting speed, height and depth of implements
Operating plant to hold, lift and cut trees
Operating attachments to lift, swing, release and sort trees and logs, and operating auxiliary plant such as chipping machines and log splitting machines
Feeding felled trees into processors to strip limbs and cut into logs and loading logs onto stockpiles and into trucks
Keeping log tallies and writing work reports
Servicing plant and performing minor repairs

Occupations in this Unit Group

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
721112: Logging Plant Operator

Average Salary 2021

Unit Group 7211: Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators

Type	Weekly Earnings	Annual Salary	Average Age
Males	not available for publication but included in totals where applicable, unless otherwise indicated		not available for publication but included in totals where applicable, unless otherwise indicated
Females	not available for publication but included in totals where applicable, unless otherwise indicated		not available for publication but included in totals where applicable, unless otherwise indicated
Persons	$ 1,182.40	$ 61,485	46.4

Complete list of Average Salary 2021 by occupation

Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0

SkillSelect EOI Backlog

EOI Data Current to 30/09/2023

Total Count EOIs @ 30/09/2023


Visa Type	Submitted	Invited	Lodged
188 Business Innovation	3,243		2,636
189 Skilled Independent	123,922	260	21,018
190 State/Territory Nominated	228,592	779	36,154
491 State/Territory Nominated (Regional)	188,646	583	22,859
491 Family Sponsored	4,536	<20	704

EOIs by Occupation & Visa Type

721111: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

189 Skilled Independent

190 State/Territory Nominated

491 State/Territory Nominated

491 Family Sponsored

Notes

Counts of EOIs with less than 65 points are not shown.
Counts which are less than 20 are shown as '<20'.

EOI Status

SUBMITTED an EOI that meets all requirements for all selected visa subclasses and has all fields completed can be submitted. Once submitted, points are attributed to the EOI based on the information provided. Submitted EOIs are eligible for selection in an invitation round.

INVITED an invitation to apply for a visa has been issued.

LODGED a visa application has been lodged using an invitation to apply for a visa.

This data draws from the SkillSelect EOI Dashboard and is thus as accurate as the information on that source. This information is intended to provide a general overview of the SkillSelect dataset in a specific point in time, rather than a real-time database.
Anzscosearch will provide this information as long as it remains available on the SkillSelect website.

DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

DAMA List	English	PR Pathway
	Concessions
NSW	The Orana DAMA	up to 55
NT	The Northern Territory DAMA	up to 55	Category H
QLD	The TNQ (Townsville) DAMA	up to 55	Group 4
SA	The South Australian Regional Workforce DAMA
VIC	The Great South Coast DAMA	up to 55
WA	The Goldfields DAMA	up to 50
WA	The EK (East Kimberley) DAMA	up to 55	Category 4

Notes

English, TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold), Age, PR Pathway and Skills & Experience are concessions that may be available for this occupation under the relevant DAMA.
Skills & Experience requirements vary depending on whether the occupation is on a relevant skilled list as well as its skill level. Check the information available in the corresponding DAR website.
The table above literally reproduces the information published by the different Designated Area Representatives (DARs) in their DAMA Occupation lists. Concessions available (e.g PR pathway for applicants under NT DAMA) which have not been included by the DARs in relevant DAMA lists have also not been included above. Users should carefully review all information available in the DAR websites in relation to concessions.