Human Resource Manager
A Human Resource Manager develops and implements HR strategies, policies, and programs to attract, develop, and retain talent across an organisation. This role is critical to workforce planning, employee relations, and compliance with employment law in Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Strong demand across all sectors; HR professionals with workplace relations expertise are particularly sought after following industrial relations reforms.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- IMLIML
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and workforce plans
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition processes
- Oversee employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters
- Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act and workplace health and safety obligations
Skills required
- Workforce planning and talent management
- Employment law and Fair Work compliance
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Learning and development program design
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in human resource management, business, or psychology is typical. IML assesses qualifications for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. Both points-tested and employer-sponsored pathways are accessible For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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