Attracting global talent will be the aim of an additional Graduate Skilled Migration List introduced in Western Australia.
The move by the State Government will give high achieving education graduates – PhD, Masters, Honours and other higher degree graduates – a pathway to skilled migration.
It will target high achieving graduates attending WA’s universities and help grow the state’s share of the international education market.
The state’s existing Skilled Migration Occupation List will not be affected, with the policy of excluding occupations such as bricklayers, electricians and mechanics remaining in place.
Priority consideration for skilled migration under the State Nominated Migration Program will be granted to the best and brightest international students graduating from WA universities.
Information about eligibility and how to apply will be available in coming months here.