After graduation pathways

Work after graduation

Upon graduating from your university or vocational course, if you wish to live and work in Tasmania you could be eligible to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).

The advantage when studying in Tasmania is that you maybe be eligible to stay additional years through the Post-Study Work Stream (subclass 485).

Unlike other major cities, Tasmania is considered a regional area and therefore depending on your qualification and which city you have studied and resided in you could stay up to an additional one-two years.

For students on a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) who have graduated with a higher education degree of post-graduate qualification and resided in Tasmania for the duration of their visa, you could be eligible for a second Temporary Graduate visa of an additional one or two years. For example, if you study in Hobart you may be eligible for an extra one year. If you study in Launceston you may be eligible for an extra two years. If you have Hong Kong passport, you can also stay up to 5 years.

For more information please visit the Department of Home Affairs Website

Permanent migration pathways

As a Tasmanian Graduate who intends to live and work in Tasmania, you may also be eligible for permanent migration pathways through the Australian Government Skilled Migration Program, which includes the possibility of nomination by the Tasmanian Government.

For more information and requirements of Tasmanian State Nomination for Tasmanian Graduates, please visit Migration Tasmania.

Settlement and multicultural services

These organisations can assist you with your settlement in Tasmania.

• Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas):
  The MRC Tas provides services to assist migrant with their employment. You can also volunteer for them and participate in various activities and events. MRC can be a good platform for you to network with other people. To learn more about their services, please visit their website.
• Migrant Resource Centre North (MRC North):
  The MRC North is a not-for-profit community organisation that facilitates the settlement of migrants into North and North-West Tasmania. MRC assists migrants seeking advice for eligible services. Check out their website for available settlement services.
• Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT):
  Multicultural Council of Tasmania is a peak body for migrants in Tasmania. They work for the interest of international students, migrants and multicultural organisations. You can be a part of MCOT by becoming a member to receive regular updates on what is happening within multicultural communities in Tasmania. It is also a good platform for you to connect with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and to learn about their cultures.
• Migration Tasmania:
  Migration Tasmania invites speakers to deliver webinars on various topics including employment, housing, community, health and wellbeing. Please keep an eye on the website or subscribe to the NEWS email alerts to get updates on webinars.
• Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP):
  The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) offers free English classes and childcare to eligible migrants. The program is funded by the Department of Home Affairs and is available to Tasmanian nominated skilled migrants and their families after their skilled visa is granted.