Last year, the MTA advocated to the State Government for an expansion of the State Nominated Occupations List to allow for more automotive positions to be filled with Skilled Migrants as a bridging solution to the current skills crisis. This week, the Government released its updated State Nominated Occupations List which states the approved occupations for skilled migrant applications through the State Government, including a number of automotive occupations.
Occupations are chosen based on detailed workforce analysis of current skill shortages and the likely demand of those skills in the future. If you are seeking state nomination in South Australia under the General Skilled Migration program, you must have an occupation that features on this list to apply.
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Additional Requirements | Skills Assessment Authority |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 322211 | Sheetmetal Trades Worker | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 323212 | Fitter and Turner | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 323213 | Fitter-Welder | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 323313 | Locksmith | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 323412 | Toolmaker | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 324111 | Panelbeater | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 324311 | Vehicle Painter | Competent English; Provisional 489 visa only | Trades Recognition Australia |
If the applicant is:
- an international graduate of South Australia,
- has worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia for the last 12 months,
- has an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia for 24 months or more or has high migration points then,
they will be able to access occupation in the supplementary list below:
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation | Additional Requirements | Skills Assessment Authority |
| 323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |
| 324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | Competent English | Trades Recognition Australia |