Goat Farmer — 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)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Goat Farmer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Goat Farmer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
The Goat Farmer (ANZSCO 121315) occupation qualifies for the Australian Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as it appears on the Regional Occupations List (ROL), making it eligible for regional sponsorship pathways. This visa category is not points-tested, meaning applicants do not accumulate points through the standard skilled migration framework. Instead, an employer sponsor is required to nominate the applicant for a specific position. For this occupation, prospective visa holders must obtain a positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority. The Australian Veterinary Practitioners Board or equivalent agricultural skills assessment bodies typically evaluate qualifications and experience in goat farming operations, including animal husbandry, breeding, health management, and farm operations. Key requirements include demonstrating relevant vocational qualifications or substantial work experience in goat farming, meeting English language proficiency standards, and obtaining employer sponsorship from an Australian business with genuine labour market testing. The sponsoring employer must demonstrate they cannot find suitably qualified local workers. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.2026-06-26T10:18:49.818Z
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 Goat Farmer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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 Goat Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.