In line with the Priority Occupation list to build resilience in the Australian economy and COVID recovery, Registered Nurse holds the top spot with 'Secondary School Teacher' as the distant second.

Along with  Nursing, Health, and Teaching, there are astounding 7 Trade-related Occupations in the top 20.

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Trade Occupations
Trade continues to be a highly in-demand sector in the Australian Job Market, never more than today where the Economic recovery is at the forefront of the Government's plan. 

The Australian Government is delivering a record $1.5 manufacturing Investment to create more jobs. This will allow Australian Manufacturers and Trade sectors to scale up, compete internationally, and create more jobs. 

• Investment of $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI),

• $52.8 million expansion of the Manufacturing Modernization Fund

• $107.2 million Supply Chain Resilience Initiative.

• $50 million will be invested in the Industry Growth Centers initiative to support projects in the priority areas out until the end of June 2022.

Trade  Occupations ​​remain a highly in-demand sector in the Australian Job Market. If you prefer to get accredited and qualify for these jobs, there are certain courses that may help attain the qualifications. Following are a few of many:

• Diploma of Engineering Technical (Fabrications)

• Diploma of Automotive Technology

• Diploma of Building and Construction (Painting/Carpentry)

• Diploma of Building and Construction (Glazing)

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To know more about Trade courses, Book a Free Consultation with our Team:

www.racc.ne.tu/migration-agent-education-agent

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ICT and Engineering Occupations
Along with Nursing, Health-related occupations, Chef, Teaching, Social Work,11 Trade occupations remain n the top 50 Occupations as per ceiling Level with 8 Engineering and ICT occupations making it to the Top 50. 14 Engineering and ICT related occupations remain as in-demand occupations as per Occupation Ceiling.

Certain Engineering occupations received an Invitation with 90 Points with an approximate waiting time of 8 Months. It is important for the Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) Visa holders to take the Professional Year Program Course to maximize their points as much as possible. 

Following is the number of Invitations issued for Engineering Occupations on this financial Year up till the October 2020 invitation Round for subclass 189 and subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa).

• It is advisable to increase your points as much as possible. Professional Year could be almost a must option for Migration seekers considering the points. Professional Year: https://www.racc.net.au/professional-year

• Few favorable states for IT and Engineering Graduates to consider are ACT, NSW, and Tasmania.
  Read our News section for more state-specific news: https://www.racc.net.au/australian-migration-news

It is advisable to start the Professional Year Program, early on your Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) given the duration of the waiting period.

Learn more about Professional Year here: 

www.racc.net.au/professional-year

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• Canberra is the Only State where Professional Year is counted towards 1 Year of Study

• At Canberra, Professional Year will not give you 5 points for completing it but will give you 5 points for studying 1 year in Canberra

• This would be a good option if you want to keep your Independent visa (subclass 189) option open and also for state Nomination (Subclass 190).

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Canberra Matrix is a different Point system​ than that of the Skilled Migration Points. 

Canberra has the highest number of Invitations in 2021 with invitations starting from 60 points. 
Read on the latest Invitation Round for Canberra Matrix:
www.racc.net.au/canberra-matrix-invitation-round