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If you’re considering a skilled migration pathway to Australia, Tasmania’s Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) program might just be your golden ticket. Designed to attract talent in high-demand sectors, the TSE Priority Occupation Lists give special consideration to applicants working in Tasmania in roles critical to the state’s economy.

What makes the priority list important?

Tasmania has a clear goal: to retain skilled workers who can contribute to its growing industries. Being on the priority occupation list doesn’t automatically guarantee a nomination, but it significantly boosts your chances, especially if you’re living and working in Tasmania. For certain roles, such as those in health, allied health, or education, the state even offers shorter work experience requirements.

Who qualifies?

To qualify under the TSE Priority Occupation List, applicants generally need to:

• Work in Tasmania in an occupation that matches your skills assessment.

• Meet minimum employment requirements, typically nine months, or six months for priority health, education, or allied health roles.

• Earn a minimum salary of AUD 57,000 per year (or AUD 28.85 per hour).

• Reside in Tasmania, with dependents also establishing residence in the state.

• Comply with employer caveats for certain occupations, meaning your employer must meet specific criteria like years of operation in Tasmania.

Priority Occupations: A Wide Spectrum

The TSE Priority Occupation List spans multiple sectors, including:

• Health & Allied Health: Doctors, nurses, dieticians, speech pathologists, and sonographers.

• Education: Primary and secondary school teachers, special education teachers.

• Engineering & ICT: Civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers; network engineers; QA analysts.

• Trades & Technicians: Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, medical lab technicians.

• Science & Agriculture: Agricultural scientists, environmental consultants, veterinarians.

• Management & Legal Professions: HR managers, finance managers, solicitors.

• Social Services: Psychologists and social workers.

What you should know:
Even if your occupation is listed, nomination isn’t guaranteed. Applications are assessed competitively, taking into account your work experience, residency, and whether you meet the “priority attributes” favored by Tasmania, particularly for high-demand sectors like health and education. Self-employed applicants also need to prove at least 12 months of business activity in Tasmania.

Why consider Tasmania?

Tasmania isn’t just offering visas; it’s offering a chance to become part of a thriving, growing community. Meeting the TSE criteria shows your commitment to contributing long-term, which is exactly what the state wants. For skilled migrants willing to live and work in Tasmania, the TSE pathway could fast-track your journey to permanent residency.

Tasmania is serious about retaining talent, and if your skills match one of the priority occupations, now is the perfect time to explore this pathway.