zackinaus

Dear all,

I am looking to apply for subclass 190 with state nomination from Victoria.

I should have enough points:

30 years old - 30points
Proficient English - 10points
Bachelor Degree from Adelaide - 15points
Australian study requirement - 5points
Studied in regional area - 5points

Without claiming points for the state nomination and skilled employment I should already met the pass mark 60 with 65 points.


My occupation ANZSCO 141311 Hotel or Motel Manager is on the short term occupation list with following work experience requirement:

-Five years. Must have experience in a large, international firm and managerial experience.

For the past five years I started working as a front desk officer for three years. I have then moved to an international well known hotel group to be a Reception Supervisor. One more year later I was promoted to Front Office Assistant Manager and have been in the position over a year now.

I would like to clarify if I met the work experience requirement or I have to be in the manager position for five whole years.

I would also like to know if I can claim skilled points for these 5 years of employment in hospitality industry.

Thank you all in advance!

Regards,

Zack

old.sparkles

My guess would be no since they are likely asking for 5 years experience as a hotel manager and I'm not sure you would even meet the one year requirement necessary for a valid skills assessment (that would depend on the roles and responsibilities of your current position).

Best bet - have a chat with a reputable MARA agent.

zackinaus

Thank you for the input old.sparkles.

My position now is actually equals to Duty Manager who oversee the operations of whole hotel. I also handle emergency situations too. Below are the requirement from the skill assessment authority website:

Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level) (ANZSCO Code 141311)

This occupation requires a qualification which is assessed as comparable to the educational level of an AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.


In addition to this, applicants must have at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level completed in the last five years which is highly relevant to the nominated occupation. If employment is not post-qualification, then five additional years of highly relevant employment are required.

A positive assessment of both qualifications and employment is required for a positive Skills Assessment Outcome.

A highly relevant field of study would be Hospitality Management, which is the study of managing the operations of organisations which provide hospitality services (ASCED).

I believe all my post-qualification employment are highly relevant to the nominated position albeit the junior posts.

Do all these sound valid for my work experience claim?

carcajou

I concur with old.sparkles, unfortunately. They very likely mean the requirement is for a (full) manager, not just working in a hotel or motel.

I do agree that you should speak to a MARA-registered agent; in case DIBP may have a broader view of "relevant experience" for hotel/motel manager than they do for other professions.

old.sparkles

So not an appropriate skill level then?

Best bet still stands - speak to a MARA agent for the best advice in this case.

zackinaus

Thanks again old.sparkles.

I am referring to my manager position now is at an appropriate skill level which at least met the requirement for the skill assessment (at least one year employment). I may not be able to claim points for that but at least it can lead to a positive skill assessment.

I would like to know if it is even possible for lodging before I go to an agent.

old.sparkles

Are you currently in Victoria or another state?

zackinaus

I am currently residing in Hong Kong and working in a property of Accor Hotels with 389 rooms.