Sales and Marketing 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)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Sales and Marketing Manager for migration purposes is handled by: IML.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Sales and Marketing Manager × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Sales and Marketing Manager (ANZSCO 131112) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as the occupation appears on the Core Skills occupation list, making it eligible for employer-sponsored temporary skilled migration. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested and operates through an approved employer who nominates the applicant for a genuine position. The Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482 applies to this occupation, requiring the employer to demonstrate that the nominated position meets or exceeds the Core Skills Income Threshold. A skills assessment may be required depending on the applicant's passport country, with assessment conducted by the relevant authority for managerial occupations. Key requirements include at least one year of relevant work experience in sales and marketing management, meeting vocational English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 in each band or equivalent), satisfying health and character requirements, and having an approved employer sponsor. The visa can be granted for up to four years. After two years of working for the sponsoring employer, visa holders may be eligible to transition to 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 Sales and Marketing Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 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 Sales and Marketing Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.