Overview of Tasmania’s Skilled Visa Nomination Pathways (2025–26)
Official Pathways:
- 💼 Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway (TSE)
- 🎓 Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway (TSG)
- 🏠 Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway (TER)
1. 💼 Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway (TSE)
This pathway is centered entirely on your work experience in Tasmania and how relevant it is to your skills assessment.
Minimum Requirements
| Criteria | Subclass 190 (Permanent) | Subclass 491 (Regional) |
|---|---|---|
| Work Duration | 9 months in a Priority Occupation OR 15 months in a Long-Term role. | 9+ months of Tasmanian employment. |
| Workload | Minimum average of 20+ hours per week for the required duration. | Minimum average of 20+ hours per week for the required duration. |
| Salary Baseline | $57,000 per year (or $28.85 per hour) base rate is the key minimum for most competitive applications. | $57,000 base rate is essential for achieving Green/Gold priority. |
| Contract | Must be a genuine 12-month role with at least 3 months remaining when applying. | Must meet the contract and genuineness requirements. |
| Relevance | Your job must be closely related to your skills assessment (within the same ANZSCO 3-digit group). | Must be in a skilled role. |
2. 🎓 Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway (TSG)
This pathway recognizes your commitment to Tasmania through study, with employment providing a major boost to your ranking.
Minimum Requirements
| Criteria | Subclass 190 (Permanent) | Subclass 491 (Regional) |
|---|---|---|
| Study & Residence | 2 years of study and continuous residence in Tasmania. | 1 year of study and continuous residence in Tasmania. |
| Course Duration | CRICOS registration of at least 92 weeks. | CRICOS registration of at least 40 weeks. |
| Qualification | AQF 5 (Diploma) or higher. | AQF 5+ OR a relevant Certificate III+ related to an ANZSCO Major Group 3 or 4 occupation. |
| Employment | While not strictly a minimum for all, it is highly recommended as it is used across all Gold and Green priority tiers. |
3. 🏠 Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway (TER)
This pathway is for those who have demonstrated long-term commitment to Tasmania through continuous residence and stable work or business operation.
Minimum Requirements
- Residency: Must have lived in Tasmania for at least 3 years, with minimal time spent interstate.
- Employment/Business: Must be currently employed or operating a business, demonstrating a long-term economic contribution.
- Employment Option: Typically requires 12–24 months of Tasmanian employment, with a salary meeting skilled thresholds.
- Business Option: Requires 12–24 months of business operation in Tasmania.
🏆 Priority Ranking Attributes (Strongest to Weakest)
Candidates are ranked based on a points system. The more attributes you possess, the more competitive your application will be.
🥇 Gold Tier (Highest Priority)
- TSE: Employed for at least 6 months in a health, allied health, or teaching occupation, earning at least $57,000 per year.
- TSG: Employed for at least 3 months in a health, allied health, or teaching occupation, earning at least $57,000 per year.
- TER: You hold a skills assessment in a critical role and have been employed in that role in Tasmania for at least 3 months.
🥈 Green Tier
- TSE:
- Employed for 18+ months in a role related to your skills assessment (500 points).
- Employed for 9 to 18 months in a role related to your skills assessment (300 points).
- TSG:
- Completed a PhD in Tasmania (250 points).
- TER:
- Employed in Tasmania for at least 9 months in a skilled role (ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3).
🥉 Orange-Plus Tier
- TSE:
- Earning a salary of at least $102,956 per year for 12+ weeks (40 points).
- Employed for 2+ years in the same industry as your skills assessment, earning at least $57,000 per year (30 points).
- Employed for 12-18 months in a role related to your skills assessment, earning at least $57,000 per year (30 points).
- TSG:
- Employed for 9+ months in a role directly related to your skills assessment or Tasmanian study (50 points).
- Earning a salary of at least $102,956 per year (45 points).
- Received a graduate job offer related to your Tasmanian study (35 points).
- TER:
- Employed in Tasmania for at least 18 months in a skilled role (ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3).
- Operated a Tasmanian business for at least 2 years with a net income of at least $76,515 per year.
🔸 Orange Tier (Lowest Priority)
- TSE:
- Moderate salary ($68,863–$102,955).
- 9–12 months of work related to skills assessment.
- TSG:
- 2+ years of unrelated work in Tasmania (12 pts).
- Partner has skilled employment or has completed a Tasmanian study.
- Earning a salary in mid-range bands.
- TER:
- Employed for 18+ months in a lower-skilled role (meeting National Minimum Wage).
- Business income below the primary threshold.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered migration advice. Immigration policies and requirements change regularly. You can always check official government sources or consult with a registered migration agent (MARA) for up-to-date information relevant to your individual circumstances.
Priyanka Kansal | MARN 2016611
