Applying for 189 visa when not working in nominated occupation

[michael1234]

Hello, I am hoping anyone here could help me with this small query of mine I am currently in Australia on a graduate visa (subclass 485). I plan to apply for 189 visa once I get my skills assessment and invitation (I estimate it will take around 4 months until I actually apply for 189). At the moment, I would like to take up a role (i.e. employment) which is different from my nominated occupation and is in a completely different field. My field is IT and the role is a research assistant in a biological science lab (I would be helping with some IT related things, but mostly it will be other things not related to IT). Later when I apply for 189 visa I will need to list that in the application of course as I'd need to list all employment. My question is whether doing a role like this, which is outside the nominated occupation, can cause a bad impression and affect my chances of getting the visa. The impression I fear it might create is mostly that I do not intend to work in my nominated occupation. Cheers!

Edited January 8, 2017 by michael1234

[wrussell]

Subclass 189 visa holders are not required to work in their nominated occupation, or at all.

[mistryh]

Hi, Just looking to submit my EOI for the 189 having completed my first year as a teacher! And finally passed the IELTS on my 3rd attempt..Wahoo! (Phew!)

Ermm, as I only have officially one year teaching experience, do I select "Yes" for "Related Employement" even though I will not get points for this. For the rest of the jobs I have done prior I selected no. By selecting yes, on the final summary screen it highlights, English Language, Education and Employment as the categories which will award me points.

Question: Does that mean I should select No for related employment for my most recent/current employment this past year from sept16 - now? As I am not eligible for any points through employment.

Thanks! H