Production or Plant Engineer — 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 2024 roundView all rounds →
- Skills assessment fee
- AUD 875–1,155via Engineers Australia· ~12-20 weeks processing
- Salary range (Australia)
- AUD 76k–155kfull-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 Production or Plant Engineer for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Production or Plant Engineer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Production or Plant Engineers (ANZSCO 233513) qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, a temporary employer-sponsored skilled visa. The occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, making it eligible for the four-year long-term stream under this visa program. An approved employer sponsor must nominate the applicant for a genuine full-time position as a Production or Plant Engineer. The employer must demonstrate labour market testing was completed and a suitable Australian worker was not available. The nominated salary must meet the TSMIT. Skill assessment through Engineers Australia is required. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate experience consistent with the occupation. Competent English is the minimum language threshold. Government fees for the four-year stream are approximately AUD 3,115 for primary applicants. The Subclass 482 can lead to permanent residence through Subclass 186 after qualifying work experience with the sponsoring employer. Production and plant engineering expertise is in demand across food manufacturing, chemical processing, mining operations, and energy generation sectors in Australia. 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 Production or Plant Engineer
- 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 Production or Plant Engineer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.