This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as a Training and Development Professional under ANZSCO 223311. 223311 is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) only. Standard mainstream skilled visas (189, 190, 491) and major employer-sponsored streams (186 Direct Entry, 482 Core Skills) are all closed. Only Subclass 494 employer-sponsored regional remains open.
For most L&D candidates, 223111 HR Adviser offers broader visa access (491 / 186 / 494 / 482).
For the assessing-authority detail, see the Training and Development Professional skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the Training and Development Professional cost & timeline case study.
Visa eligibility snapshot
| Visa | Status for 223311 |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested) | Closed |
| Subclass 190 (State-nominated PR) | Closed |
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Closed |
| Subclass 186 Direct Entry | Closed |
| Subclass 482 Core Skills | Closed |
| Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional) | Open ✅ |
Strategy — pivot to 223111 HR Adviser
For most L&D candidates, 223111 HR Adviser offers broader visa access:
- 223111 has 491 / 186 / 494 / 482 open (vs only 494 for 223311)
- Most L&D specialists' roles can credibly fit HR Adviser positioning
For senior L&D leaders, 132111 HR Manager (full visa stack open including 189 / 190) may fit.
Pathway A — Subclass 494 → 191 (under 223311)
Subclass 494 is provisional (5 years) → 191 PR after 3 years.
Realistic 494 sponsors for L&D specialists
- Regional university L&D / staff development teams
- Regional government training functions
- Major regional employers with in-house L&D — Perth mining, Adelaide defence, regional hospitals / health networks
Common mistakes that cost L&D professionals their assessment
Defaulting to 223311 when 223111 is better. Most L&D / talent development roles can credibly fit 223111 HR Adviser (broader visa access).
Confusing 223311 with 223211 ICT Trainer. ICT Trainer is for technical / software training. 223311 is broader corporate L&D.
Tools to plan your pathway
- Eligibility wizard — quick filter
- Visa fee calculator — estimate fees
- ANZSCO search — try 223111 HR Adviser first
- Document checklist — VETASSESS evidence
- Invitation rounds tracker — context only
Where to verify the rules
- Department of Home Affairs
- VETASSESS
- Australian HR Institute (AHRI) — peak HR / L&D body
Next step
Want to confirm whether 223311 or 223111 HR Adviser (broader visa access) is the right code for your L&D profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call. We will work through code-fit decision and pathway selection.