Changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme – 1 July

From 1 July 2011 a number of changes will be introduced to the Employer Nomination Scheme(ENS).These include:

• the removal of Slaughterer (ANZSCO 831212) from the Employer Nomination Skilled Occupation List (ENSOL)
• the addition of Dog Handler or Trainer (ANZSCO 361111) to the ENSOL as described in the ANZSCO
• the inclusion of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) in the ENSOL as an assessing authority solely for applicants that the organisation wishes to recruit for teaching or research positions
• the minimum salary for ENS has been indexed. The new ENS minimum salary level has increased from
  • $65 020 to $67 556 for certain computing professional occupations
  • $47 480 to $49 330 for all other occupations.

Note: Market salary rates do not apply to ENS as they do to the Subclass 457 visa program. Employers must instead ensure the position pays a salary that satisfies the minimum salary specified for the occupation.