The following message is displayed on the NSW Mid North Coast RDA website:
ATTENTION – SRS 489 Visa EOI’s OPEN
Expression of Interests for the Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (489) program on the NSW Mid North Coast will close at 11.59pm ESDT on Thursday 22 August 2019.
Any EOIs received after 11:59pm Thursday 22 August 2019 will not be processed or accepted.
The Skilled Occupation list for the NSW Mid North Coast can be found here : NSW 489 Skilled Occupation List
EOI’s for Occupations NOT included in the above list for the Mid North Coast will NOT be processed. Invitations for Full Application will be issued by Monday 26 August 2019. Applications must be received by Friday 30 August 2019. Information can be found here regarding the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa which will replace the Skilled Regional Nominated (489)
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (489)
Regional Development Australia – Mid North Coast (RDA MNC) is the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) for the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.
RDA MNC welcomes overseas skilled workers to apply for regional sponsorship under the Skilled Regional Sponsored (489 Visa) program. This is just one way our organisation is committed to addressing skills in need and to enhance business development in our region.
The long term objective is to encourage skilled workers to stay in the region. This visa is valid for up to four years for the applicant and their dependants. However, after two years of living in regional Australia, including at least 12 months full time work in regional Australia, sponsored skilled workers may apply for the subclass 887 Permanent Visa –provided they meet Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements.
Source: http://rdamnc.org.au/migration/skilled-regional-sponsored-visa-489/