Building and construction workers
Major infrastructure projects and events, including the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, are creating exciting opportunities for skilled building and construction workers across Queensland.
Who is this pathway for?
If you are a builder, tradesperson or construction worker in Queensland, this pathway may help to grow your career in a thriving industry and support Queensland’s high demand for construction skills.
This pathway offers greater flexibility in meeting the work experience criteria and enables eligible applicants to satisfy the requirement sooner. Under this pathway, you may be eligible to apply for Queensland nomination with 3 continuous months of work experience in Queensland’s construction industry.
We welcome Registrations of Interest (ROIs) from candidates who meet our nomination requirements.
Nomination places are limited, so please read the information below carefully before submitting your ROI.
Are you eligible?
To be considered for Queensland nomination, you must meet the eligibility criteria of both the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Migration Queensland.
Queensland aims to nominate eligible building and construction workers for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) wherever possible, so they can work across all parts of Queensland.
Applicants who are not eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), including those in occupations only eligible for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), may be considered for subclass 491 nomination if they meet all Queensland and Home Affairs eligibility criteria.
Australian Government visa eligibility
Migration Queensland may nominate eligible applicants for either the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Detailed eligibility requirements for these visa subclasses are available on the Department of Home Affairs website:
Migration Queensland nomination eligibility
Migration Queensland’s nomination eligibility criteria are listed in the table below.
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Occupation | Have a valid skills assessment for an occupation on the Queensland onshore skilled occupation list that is included in the Building and Construction Workers pathway. |
Points | Have a score of 65 or higher in the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ points test. |
English | Have at least competent English, according to the Australian Department of Home Affairs definition. |
Work experience | You must be currently living and working in Queensland for a Queensland-based employer. For both the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), you must have been living and working in Queensland for at least 3 continuous months immediately before submitting your ROI. You must continue to meet this requirement when you:
Your work experience must:
Please note:
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Visa subclass | The Queensland onshore skilled occupation list outlines the visa subclasses available for Queensland nomination based on your occupation. Some occupations are only eligible for nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Migration Queensland will not nominate you for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) if you have been nominated for, have applied for, or hold a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) or a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489). |
Commitment to living in Queensland | As part of your nomination, you must commit to continuing to live and work in Queensland after your visa is granted:
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How do we select and invite candidates to apply for Queensland nomination?
The Queensland State Nominated Migration Program is highly competitive. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will be invited to apply for nomination.
Migration Queensland does not primarily select candidates based on the Department of Home Affairs points test score claimed in their Expression of Interest (EOI).
Migration Queensland applies its own selection and invitation process, using information provided in applicants' EOIs and ROIs to identify those best positioned to contribute to Queensland's economic and workforce priorities. Invitations are issued to the most competitive applicants at the time of selection.
Migration Queensland selection factors may include:
- Skills and qualifications
- Work experience, salary, and ability to secure and maintain employment
- Location of employment within Queensland
- Age
- English proficiency
- Partner's skills and English proficiency
Current workforce demand and skills shortages across Queensland are also considered, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas.
Please note that approval of a Queensland nomination does not guarantee a successful visa outcome. All visa applications are assessed and decided by the Department of Home Affairs, which is responsible for determining whether applicants meet the relevant visa requirements.
What should you do next?
If you meet the eligibility requirements for this pathway, you may submit an ROI for Queensland nomination for either a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Please note:
- you can only select one visa subclass in your ROI
- you can only have one valid ROI at a time
- once submitted, an ROI cannot be updated
- if your circumstances change or you need to amend information, you must submit a new ROI
- if you submit multiple ROIs, only your most recent ROI will be considered
Before submitting your ROI, make sure:
- your EOI in SkillSelect is up to date and accurate
- you can provide documents to support the information in your EOI and ROI
- you have reviewed our How to apply page and Frequently asked questions
Document checklist
If you are invited to apply for Queensland nomination under the Building and construction workers pathway, you will be required to provide evidence supporting the claims made in your application within 14 calendar days of receiving your invitation.
Please provide a valid skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
Some occupations must provide evidence of registration instead. Medical professionals and some allied health workers should provide evidence of current registration, such as registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Solicitors should provide a Certificate of Admission.
Please provide one of the following documents showing your name and current Queensland residential address:
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Residential lease agreement
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Utility bill (such as an electricity or water bill) issued within the last three months
Bank statements, phone bills and internet bills are not accepted.
If you cannot provide one of the documents listed above, please provide a Commonwealth statutory declaration made by the applicant confirming:
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your current residential address;
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the date you commenced residing at that address; and
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the reason you are unable to provide an accepted form of evidence of residential address.
Please provide a complete employment contract for all eligible Queensland employment used to satisfy the qualifying work experience period (3 continuous months). The qualifying period is calculated by counting backwards from the date you submit your ROI.
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The contract must show that you work at least 20 paid hours per week in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.
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Please do not include employment contracts for work that is not being used to satisfy the qualifying work experience period requirement.
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Please refer to the Document Checklist page for information on what to provide if you are self-employed.
This form is available on the Documents and forms page. Please provide a completed and signed form for all eligible Queensland employment used to satisfy the qualifying work experience period (3 continuous months). The qualifying period is calculated by counting backwards from the date you submit your ROI.
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The form must be completed and signed by your employer, either by your direct supervisor or a representative of the HR department.
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If you have worked for more than one employer during the qualifying work experience period, a separate Statement of Service form must be completed by each employer.
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If you are employed through a labour hire company, your Statement of Service form must be completed by the organisation where you perform your work, rather than the labour hire company.
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Please refer to the Document Checklist page for information on what to provide if you are self-employed.
Payslips must demonstrate your eligible Queensland employment during the qualifying work experience period (3 continuous months). The qualifying period is calculated by counting backwards from the date you submit your ROI.
Please provide payslips for each employer you are relying on to meet the qualifying work experience period.
For each employer, provide up to 3 payslips covering the relevant employment period:
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one from the beginning of the employment period
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one from the middle of the employment period, if applicable, and
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one from the end of the employment period, or the most recent payslip if you are still employed.
If you are relying on short-term employment and cannot provide 3 payslips, provide the payslips available for that period.
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Please refer to the Document Checklist page for practical examples covering employment with a single employer, employment with multiple employers, and self-employment.
Register your interest in Queensland nomination
If you meet the eligibility requirements and can provide the required supporting documents, you can register your interest in Queensland nomination.