Queensland (QLD)

GSM nomination program 2024/2025

Migration Queensland has been allocated 1200 places for the 2024/2025 for the state nominated program year which have been divided equally between Australian visa subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Australian visa subclass 491 (Skilled Regional Work).

Nomination places will continue to be competitive and will have a strong focus on applicants who can contribute to Queensland’s strongest skilled workforce needs This includes the transition to net zero and climate change adaptation plus the delivery of more hospitals upgraded schools, more housing and better transport under Queensland’s Big Build and the increasing demand for health care.

Queensland has published a priority list of Skilled Energy workers who will be considered for priority processing. The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan outlines the state’s pathway to clean, reliable and affordable power for generations and is driving new job opportunities and growing their skilled workforce with project managers, engineers, tradespersons, technicians and other occupations in high demand. The Queensland Government’s Energy Jobs portal showcases some of the many employment opportunities available in the energy industry, as Queensland propels towards 80% renewable energy by 2035.

To be considered for invitation to apply for Queensland nomination, applicants must:

• Select Queensland as their only state of interest when submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

• Evidence Proficient English or higher via an English language test.

• Have a minimum of 5 years skilled employment experience in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation. For priority occupations, 3 years' must be in the energy sector.

• Pay a nomination application fee of A$300 at the time of invitation.
  

Queensland is the second largest and third most-populous state in Australia covering an area of 1,852,642 square kilometres. Queensland has a population of 4,560,059, concentrated along the coast and particularly in the state's South East region. Referred to as the "Sunshine State", Queensland is home to 10 of Australia's 30 largest cities and is the nation's third largest economy.

Queensland is less centralised than most other Australian states, with 50% of the population living outside the state capital, and 25% living outside the South East region. Queensland is home to many regional cities, the most populous being the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns.

Queensland is a popular choice for skilled migrants and with its year-round beautiful weather and great career opportunities, it is an ideal place to work and live, offering a high standard of living and good working conditions.

Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in Queensland. Its metropolitan area has a population of 2.3 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation encompasses a population of more than 3 million. The Brisbane central business district lies in a curve of the Brisbane river and covers an area of 2.2 square kilometres. The city has a density of 379 people per square kilometre, which is high for an Australian city and comparable to that of Sydney. However, like many western cities, Brisbane sprawls into the greater metropolitan area.

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