What is a TSE Priority Role?

A TSE Priority Role is an occupation identified by Migration Tasmania as a priority occupation under the Subclass 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway.

Does being on the Tasmania Priority Occupation List guarantee nomination?

No. Applicants must still satisfy Tasmania nomination requirements, employment requirements and any applicable occupational caveats.

Do I need a skills assessment for the TSE pathway?

Yes. Applicants generally require a valid skills assessment in their nominated occupation before seeking Tasmania nomination.

How much Tasmania employment is usually required?

Many occupations require at least 9 months of closely related employment in Tasmania, although some priority sectors may have different requirements.

What is closely related employment?

Closely related employment generally refers to work that aligns with the applicant's skills assessment occupation and ANZSCO occupational group.

What are occupational caveats?

Occupational caveats are additional conditions that apply to specific occupations and must be met alongside standard nomination requirements.

Does Tasmania nomination provide extra migration points?

Yes. Tasmania nomination for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) provides 5 additional points towards the skilled migration points test.

Is Tasmania nomination the same as visa approval?

No. Tasmania nomination is a state assessment process, while the Department of Home Affairs separately assesses the visa application.

Can the Tasmania occupation list change?

Yes. Tasmania may update occupations, nomination priorities and occupational caveats during a program year.

Is Subclass 190 a permanent visa?

Yes. The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for eligible skilled migrants.

Subclass 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) Priority Roles

Last Update: 29 May 2026

If you are living and working in Tasmania, the Subclass 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) pathway offers a route to a permanent skilled nominated visa — provided your skills assessment is listed as a TSE Priority Occupation.

This page explains how priority roles work, which occupations are included, what caveats apply, and how the full occupation list is structured.

TSE Priority Occupation List — Full Table

The table below is sourced directly from Migration Tasmania and displays all occupations eligible for the Subclass 190 TSE Priority Occupation option. It shows:

The skills assessments required (eligible occupations column)
Examples of related roles within the same ANZSCO 3-digit group
Any notes and caveats that apply to specific occupations

Important: Not all occupations in each 3-digit ANZSCO group are listed. The examples column is illustrative, not exhaustive.

What Are the Subclass 190 TSE Priority Roles?

The Subclass 190 TSE Priority Roles are a defined list of ANZSCO occupations for which a valid skills assessment allows a skilled worker living in Tasmania to access the TSE Priority Occupation option under the Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway for a Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa.

To be eligible under the TSE Priority Occupation option, an applicant must:

Hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation listed in the TSE Priority Occupations column
Be working in a closely related role — one that falls within the same ANZSCO 3-digit group as their skills assessment
Meet all other minimum requirements for the 190 TSE pathway, including employment duration, salary thresholds, and residential requirements

This is distinct from the long-term employment option under the 190 TSE pathway, which does not require the occupation to appear on the priority roles list but requires a longer period of qualifying employment in Tasmania.

How the ANZSCO 3-Digit Group Rule Works

Under the Subclass 190 TSE pathway, "closely related" means the role you are working in falls within the same ANZSCO 3-digit occupational group as your skills assessment occupation — not necessarily the exact same occupation code.

For example, a person with a skills assessment for Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224713) who is employed as an Economist (ANZSCO 224311) may still be eligible, because both occupations fall within ANZSCO group 224 (Information and Organisation Professionals).

This means:

Your job title does not need to exactly match your skills assessment occupation
Your role must sit within the same 3-digit ANZSCO group as your assessed occupation
Not all occupations in a 3-digit group are listed — the published list provides examples only
Additional occupational caveats published for specific occupations must also be satisfied

Minimum Requirements for the TSE Priority Occupation Options

To be eligible under the Priority Occupation option of the 190 TSE pathway, you must meet all of the following:

Employment Duration

At least 9 months of work in Tasmania in a role closely related to your skills assessment, or
At least 6 months if your skills assessment is for a teaching occupation (working in a school) or a health or allied health occupation

Skills Assessment

Your skills assessment must be listed as a TSE Priority Occupation
Your employment must meet any additional occupational caveats listed for your occupation

Hours and Salary

Employment must have averaged at least 20 hours per week over the qualifying period immediately before lodging your application
Salary must be at least $57,000 per year or $28.85 per hour (excluding overtime, penalties, bonuses, or casual loading)

Residency and Intent

You must currently be living in Tasmania and intend to continue living in Tasmania
Your dependants must not be living in another Australian state or territory — they must have moved and settled in Tasmania at least three months before you apply for nomination
You must genuinely intend to remain employed in Tasmania in your current industry for at least two years after nomination

Employer Requirements

Your employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months (unless longer caveats apply to your occupation)
Your pay and conditions must be equal to or better than those for Australian citizens or permanent residents
There must be a genuine, ongoing need for your role, including a minimum 12-month contract with at least three months remaining at the time you apply for nomination
Casual employment is allowed but must comply with the Fair Work Ombudsman's requirements

If Self-Employed or Contracting

A relevant skills assessment is required
At least 12 months of business activity in Tasmania is required

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Key Occupational Caveats to Be Aware Of

Some occupations on the TSE priority roles list have additional requirements beyond the standard 190 TSE minimum requirements. The following caveats apply to specific groups:

Employer Operating History — Three Years Required

The following occupational groups require the employer to have operated in Tasmania for at least three years (rather than the standard 12 months):

131 Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers (e.g. Sales and Marketing Manager, Advertising Manager)
225 Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals (e.g. Advertising Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Public Relations Professional)
261 Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers (e.g. Software Engineer, Developer Programmer, Cyber Security Engineer)
262 Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists (e.g. Database Administrator, Systems Administrator)
263 ICT Network and Support Professionals (e.g. Computer Network and Systems Engineer, Network Administrator)
321 Automotive Electricians and Mechanics (e.g. Motor Mechanic, Diesel Motor Mechanic)

Painters — Additional Employment Duration Requirement

ANZSCO 332 (Floor Finishers and Painters): If the employer has not operated in Tasmania for at least three years, the applicant must have worked in the role for at least 12 months.

Accountants — Professional Membership Required

ANZSCO 221 (Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries): For the TSE Priority Occupation option, applicants must hold full membership of CPA, CA, IPA, ACCA, CFA, or CIMA.

Horticultural Trades Workers — Skills Assessment Note

ANZSCO 362 (Horticultural Trades Workers): A Gardener (General) skills assessment is accepted for roles including Arborist and Landscape Gardener within this group.

Sectors Covered by the TSE Priority Roles List

The Subclass 190 TSE Priority Roles span a broad range of industries. The current list includes occupations across the following ANZSCO major groups:

Management and Business

Farmers and Farm Managers (121)
Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers (131)
Business Administration Managers (132)
Construction, Distribution and Production Managers (133)
Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers (134)
ICT Managers (135)
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers (139)
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (141)
Miscellaneous Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers (149)

Finance, HR and Professional Services

Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries (221)
Human Resource and Training Professionals (223)
Information and Organisation Professionals (224)
Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals (225)
Legal Professionals (271)
Social and Welfare Professionals (272)

Design, Engineering and Science

Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors (232)
Engineering Professionals (233)
Natural and Physical Science Professionals (234)

Education

School Teachers (241)

Health and Allied Health

Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals (251)
Health Therapy Professionals (252)
Medical Practitioners (253)
Midwifery and Nursing Professionals (254)

ICT

Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers (261)
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists (262)
ICT Network and Support Professionals (263)
ICT and Telecommunications Technicians (313)

Technicians and Trades

Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians (311)
Building and Engineering Technicians (312)
Automotive Electricians and Mechanics (321)
Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers (323)
Bricklayers, and Carpenters and Joiners (331)
Floor Finishers and Painters (332)
Plumbers (334)
Electricians (341)
Telecommunications Trades Workers (342)
Foods Trades Workers (351)
Horticultural Trades Workers (362)
Hairdressers (391)
Health and Welfare Support Workers (411)

Administration

Contract, Program and Project Administrators (511)

Priority Attributes for the 190 TSE Pathway

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee nomination. Migration Tasmania ranks Registrations of Interest using a priority attributes system. Only the most competitive candidates are invited to apply for nomination.

To qualify for Gold, Green, or Orange-Plus priority attributes, employment must meet the $57,000 per year or $28.85 per hour salary threshold (excluding overtime, penalty rates, or casual loading).

Gold Priority (1,000 points)

You have a skills assessment in health, allied health, or teaching, and have worked in a directly related job for the last six months, currently earning at least $57,000 per year (or a base rate of $28.85 per hour).

Green Priority

500 points: Employed in Tasmania for the past two years in a role directly related to your skills assessment, currently earning at least $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour)
300 points: Employed in Tasmania for the past 18 months but less than two years in a directly related role, currently earning at least $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour)

Orange-Plus Priority

40 points: Base salary of at least $102,956 per year or $52.10 per hour for at least the past 12 weeks
30 points: At least two years of Australian work experience in the same industry as your skills assessment, currently earning at least $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour)
30 points: Employed in Tasmania for more than 12 months but less than 18 months in a directly related role, currently earning at least $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour)

Orange Priority

15 points: Base salary of at least $76,515 per year or $38.72 per hour but less than $102,956 per year ($52.10 per hour) for the past 12 weeks
10 points: Base salary of at least $68,863 per year ($34.85 per hour) but less than $76,515 per year ($38.72 per hour) for the last 12 weeks
6 points: Employed in Tasmania for more than 9 months but less than 12 months in a directly related role, currently earning at least $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour)
4 points: Spouse employed in Tasmania for the past six months in a role that paid at least $57,000 per year (or a base hourly rate of $28.85)
2 points: Lived in Tasmania continuously for more than three years
1 point: Proficient or Superior English, or an exemption to English language requirements based on passport country
Spouse completed a minimum AQF Level 6 qualification through a Tasmanian education provider, undertaken in Tasmania (point value not specified in source — confirm directly with Migration Tasmania)

Candidates with at least one Orange-Plus attribute are considered high priority. After Gold and Green pass holders, they will be the first Orange candidates invited to apply for nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Subclass 190 TSE Priority Occupation option?

The Subclass 190 TSE Priority Occupation option is a pathway under the Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) stream that allows skilled workers living and working in Tasmania to apply for state nomination for a permanent Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa. It requires a valid skills assessment for an occupation listed on the TSE Priority Occupations list, and at least 9 months of qualifying employment in Tasmania (or 6 months for health, allied health, and teaching occupations working in a school).

Does my job title need to exactly match my skills assessment occupation?

No — your job title does not need to exactly match your assessed occupation. Under the 190 TSE pathway, your role must fall within the same ANZSCO 3-digit group as your skills assessment occupation. For example, a person assessed as a Management Consultant who is employed as an Economist may still be eligible because both occupations sit within ANZSCO group 224.

What happens if my occupation is not on the TSE Priority Occupation list?

If your occupation is not listed as a TSE Priority Occupation, you may still be eligible under the long-term employment option of the 190 TSE pathway, provided your occupation is on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list for Subclass 190. The long-term employment option requires at least 15 months of qualifying employment in Tasmania immediately before applying, and all other standard minimum requirements must be met.

What is the minimum salary required for the 190 TSE pathway?

The minimum salary for the 190 TSE pathway is $57,000 per year or $28.85 per hour. This threshold excludes overtime, penalties, bonuses, and casual loading. Salary levels also determine which priority attributes a candidate can claim when ranking their Registration of Interest.

Can casual employees apply under the 190 TSE pathway?

Yes, casual employment is allowed under the 190 TSE pathway. However, casual employment must comply with the Fair Work Ombudsman's National Employment Standards, and pay and conditions must be equal to or better than those that would apply to an Australian citizen or permanent resident in a comparable role.

Do my dependants need to be living in Tasmania when I apply?

Yes. Your dependants must not be living in another Australian state or territory at the time of application. They must have moved and settled in Tasmania at least three months before you apply for nomination.

What is the difference between the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 TSE pathways?

The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa is a permanent visa, while the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa is a provisional visa valid for up to five years. Nomination from Tasmania for a Subclass 190 visa provides five additional points toward the Department of Home Affairs points test, whereas nomination for a Subclass 491 visa provides 15 additional points. Candidates nominated for a Subclass 491 visa will not be renominated for a Subclass 190 visa in the future. The Subclass 491 visa provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa after three years.

Can I be nominated for both a Subclass 491 and Subclass 190 visa?

No. Candidates who have been nominated for a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa will not be renominated for a permanent Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa in the future.

Related Migration Pathways

Subclass 190 TSE — Long-Term Employment Option: Available to skilled workers who have been employed in Tasmania for at least 15 months in a role closely related to their skills assessment, where the occupation is on the Home Affairs skilled occupation list for Subclass 190. Does not require a TSE Priority Occupation listing.

Subclass 491 Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE): A provisional visa pathway for skilled workers employed in Tasmania. Employment does not need to be directly related to the skills assessment (unless self-employed or contracting). Provides 15 additional points toward the Department of Home Affairs points test. Offers a pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191 after three years.

Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa: Available to eligible Subclass 491 visa holders after three years of living and working in a regional area.

Sources

All occupation and pathway information on this page is sourced from Migration Tasmania, the state government agency responsible for assessing applications for Tasmanian skilled migration nomination.