Flower Grower — 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 Flower Grower 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.
Flower Grower × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Flower Grower (ANZSCO 121611) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa through the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for employer-sponsored temporary migration to regional areas of Australia. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested; it operates through an approved employer sponsor who nominates the applicant for a genuine position that cannot be filled locally. Applicants must obtain a skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority, which for horticultural occupations evaluates qualifications and practical experience in commercial flower growing, including propagation, crop management, pest and disease control, and post-harvest handling. The sponsoring employer must hold or obtain Australian Business Sponsorship approval before nominating the applicant. Key requirements include demonstrating relevant vocational qualifications or substantial industry experience, meeting vocational English language proficiency standards (typically IELTS 5.0 in each band or equivalent), and satisfying health and character requirements. The visa is typically granted for up to four years depending on the stream and salary arrangement. Regional employer sponsors must demonstrate genuine labour market testing before nominating overseas workers. 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