RDA Far South Coast is now open and accepting the application for the 489 program. You can check the occupation list here: https://www.rdafsc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Occupations-for-Nomination-RDA-FSC-RCB-30-JUL-2019.pdf
Some things to keep in mind:
- All the applications will be Electronic. (It is better not to submit the applications by post)
- Processing time have now decreased from 3 months to 2 months.
- The minimum English requirement is increased from 6 bands in each module to 7 bands in each module of IELTS or equivalent. All the health professionals and Social and Welfare Professionals require a score of 8 bands in each module of IELTS or equivalent.
- Most Hospitality occupations require 2 years work experience (PY not counted as work experience).
- The English language certificate must be 2 years of at the time of submission.
Source: https://www.rdafsc.com.au/srs-489/