The subclass 489 visa is a state sponsored visa which is issued to skilled immigrants contributing positively to Canadian economy. A minimum of 65 points are required in order to reach the other end of the pipeline and be a successful Australia PR holder. Following is the process through which a candidate ought to go through, to be fortunate to be a part of Australian economy:
1) Check the experience as per the Skilled occupation list as released by Australian government.
2) You need to make sure that all the eligibility criteria set.
3) Skills Assessment need to processed.
4) If found eligible, submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect
5) Get yourself sponsored.
6) Apply for the visa under Subclass 489.
7) Receive your visa
The above points provides the crux of the whole process. It may look to be simple but can be made into a complex one soon if everything doesn't go the right way. You need not to leave the room for skepticism.