Western Australia (WA)

GSM nomination program 2025/2026

State and territory nomination programs comprise of 2 visa subclasses which specifically are for applicants whose nominated occupation is on the Short Term Skilled Occupations List.

These visa subclasses have also become increasingly popular for applicants hoping to be invited under the Skilled Independent pathway (subclass 189) due to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invitation rounds being held less frequently and with many occupations requiring a higher points score.

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190). This is a permnent visa and applicants nominated will immediately receive an invitation from the DHA to apply for a visa. Applicants also benefit from being awarded an additional 5 points for being nominated. 

Skilled  Regional Work visa for Australia (subclass 491). This is a provisional visa which requires you to live and work in regional Australia (anywhere except Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane) with a pathway to apply for parmanent residence after 3 years (subclass 191 - Skilled Regional visa). This visa also comes with the benefit of being awarded an additional 15 points for being nominated and immediately being invited by the DHA to apply for a visa once the nomination is approved.

The states and territories generally rank Expressions of interest according to a candidates age, education, English proficiency, total years of skilled work experience and points score. Receiving an invitation to apply for nomination is, however, highly competitive, and there is no guarantee of being invited due to the high demand regardless of whether your nominated occupation features on their skills list and you have met all nomination criteria.

Concept Australia monitors the state/territory programs and invitation criteria and evaluates which occupations are being prioritised so that we can advise you whether your prospects of being invited are realistic.

To find out whether you have the potential to be nominated, please contact Concept Australia on 0208 315 6701 or send an email to info@conceptaustralia.co.uk stating:

• your age
• your nominated occupation
• your qualifications
• the number of years work experience in your nominated occupation
• where you are planning to live in Australia

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia, covering an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres which is approximately one-third of Australia’s total landmass. The state is 10 times the size of the UK and most of Western Europe fits within its borders.

The population of Western Australia is approximately 2.5 million with 75% living in Perth and its surrounding areas.

Other significant population centers include Bunbury (65,000), Geraldton (32,000), Kalgoorlie-Boulder (31,000), Albany (27,000), Karratha (17,000), Broome (13,000) and Port Hedland (14,000).

Perth

Perth is located on the banks of the Swan River and sits directly beneath Kings Park which is one of the largest inner city parks in the world with stunning views of Perth City, the Swan River, Indian Ocean and surrounding suburbs. The total area of the park is 400.6 hectares and features both cultivated gardens and untamed bush land and is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora.

If you are interested in moving to Western Australia, please contact Concept Australia to discuss your visa options:

London/Kent Office

Kingfisher House
21-23 Elmfield Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 1LT

Telephone: 020 8315 6701 or email: info@conceptaustralia.co.uk

Office hours - Monday to Friday from 09:00 -17:00