Engineering Manager — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Key facts at a glance
Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.
- SkillSelect points cutoff(Subclass 189)
- 85 points— November 2025 roundView all rounds →
- Skills assessment fee
- AUD 875–1,155via Engineers Australia· ~12-20 weeks processing
- Salary range (Australia)
- AUD 115k–210kfull-time gross AUD, P10–P90 band, 2025–26 indicative
All figures are indicative. Fees and points cutoffs change frequently — always verify on immi.gov.au and the relevant state/authority website before lodging.
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Engineering Manager for migration purposes is handled by: EA, IML.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Engineering Manager × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Engineering Managers (ANZSCO 133211) are eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, which enables approved employers to sponsor skilled workers for temporary roles in Australia. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested; sponsorship requires an employer nomination demonstrating the position is genuine and cannot be filled locally. Labour market testing must be completed before nomination is lodged. Depending on the applicant's passport country, a skills assessment from Engineers Australia may be required, evaluating engineering management qualifications and experience against Australian professional standards. The occupation falls under the Medium-Term stream, allowing visa grants of up to four years. Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements and hold relevant professional experience. Health and character checks apply. After two years of qualifying employment, holders may apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Engineering Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Engineering Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.