South Australia

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 permanent 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

South Australia is in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's states and territories.

With nearly 1.9 million people, the state comprises less than 8% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the six states and two territories. The majority of the state's population lives within Greater Adelaide's metropolitan area which had an estimated population of 1,379 million in 2024 (77.1% of the state)

Other significant population centres include Mount Gambier (28,313), Whyalla (22,489), Murray Bridge (17,152), Port Lincoln (15,682), Port Pirie (14,281), Port Augusta (14,196), and Victor Harbor (13,671).

Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital city of the state and has a population of 1.4 million. The the city stretches 12 miles from the coast to the foothills, and 56 miles from Gawler at its northern extent to Sellicks Beach in the south. As South Australia's seat of government and commercial centre, Adelaide is the site of many governmental and financial institutions. Most of these are concentrated in the city centre and in various districts of the metropolitan area. Adelaide is noted for is many festivals and sporting events, its food and wine, its long beach fronts, and its large defence and manufacturing sectors. In this year's global rankings, Adelaide was included in the top ten as one of the world's most liveable cities in 2018.

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