hi @Jekfire we applied for Tasmania SS via substantial ties to the state cos I have family members who are Australians who were already settled there and the second generation Australians were born and raised in Tasmania. That's why even if there's no job offer, I got the SS.
Some options (don't know b and c are still current):
a. get an offer of employment
b. a strong interest to hire you, from a company
c. study a year-long qualification in the Uni level (basically sa UTAS)
Hope these help.