Our team at WA Migration Services offers a range of services to support migrants to Western Australia, and to support WA employers to build their workforce through skilled migration.
Please note that we do not process or provide advice relating to visa applications, and we cannot provide migration advice.
Select from the following options to find out more about how we can help.
Skilled Migrant Employment Register
Our new Skilled Migrant Employment Register connects employers with job opportunities for skilled migrants, to build WA's workforce.
Employers: Find a skilled worker
If you're an employer with a job opportunity in Western Australia for a skilled migrant, our free Skilled Migrant Employee Register could help you find the person you're looking for!
Regional WA visa options
Western Australia is the largest state in Australia. From the rugged coastlines and spectacular outback of WA's north, to ancient forests and country living in the south, migrating to regional WA is a smart move!
WA Designated Area Migration Agreement
The WA DAMA enables businesses in Western Australia, who are unable to recruit appropriately qualified Australians to sponsor skilled migrant(s) through three (3) visa pathways:
- Temporary Skills Shortage (subclass 482) visa;
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) visa; or
- Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visa.
State nomination
The State Nominated Migration Program allows the WA Government to nominate eligible skilled migrants for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) for priority occupations.
Job Connect
Skilled Migration Job Connect (Job Connect) is a new initiative supporting migrants to overcome barriers to secure sustainable employment in WA's workforce.
Settlement Services
Our friendly Settlement Services team can provide free information and referral services, assisting you to establish your life and get settled in WA.
Overseas qualifications
Our Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU) offers a free assessment service to have your tertiary or higher education qualification/s recognised, which may help you secure employment in WA's workforce.
Supporting WA employers to build their workforce
Seeking to build and retain a skilled workforce that can help you reach your business goals?
As an employer, building your workforce through skilled migration offers many benefits. We can help you with information about:
- finding skilled migrants who offer the skills, experience and knowledge your business needs;
- finding which visa pathways you can support to employ skilled migrants; and
- helpful hints on how to attract overseas workers.
