Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) criteria:-

A new gazetted list of occupations has been introduced - the ENS Skilled Occupation List;

You must:

• Have been working in Australia in the occupation for which you are being nominated for 2 years prior to applying for your visa (including at least the last 12 months with your nominating employer); or
• Have qualifications assessed as equivalent to the Australian standard by the appropriate assessment body in Australia and, unless the position is an exceptional appointment, have 3 years post-qualifications experience in the occupation; (For all occupations on the gazetted list there is an appropriate body in Australia appointed to provide a formal assessment of the nominee’s skills if necessary), or
• Be nominated for a position which attracts a case salary of more that A$165,000 (excluding superannuation and allowances).

In addition, unless exceptional circumstances apply, applicants will be required to

• be under the age of 45; and
• have vocational English skills.