Corporate Services Manager — Subclass 494 Pathway
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 494 — Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~9-18 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Corporate Services Manager for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Corporate Services Manager × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Corporate Services Manager (ANZSCO 132111) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa as the occupation appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). The Subclass 494 is a five-year provisional regional visa that is not points-tested; it relies on employer nomination from a business located in a designated regional area. Applicants must secure sponsorship from an approved regional employer who has demonstrated genuine need for a Corporate Services Manager and has conducted labour market testing. A positive skills assessment is mandatory under the Direct Entry pathway and must be completed before the employer lodges a nomination. At least three years of relevant work experience in corporate services management is generally required. Key requirements include being under 45 years of age, meeting competent English standards (IELTS 6 or equivalent), holding a valid employer nomination, and satisfying health and character requirements. All employment must take place in a designated regional area. After three years of regional work and meeting the income threshold, holders can apply for permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa. Fees start from approximately $4,770 and processing typically takes nine to eighteen months. 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 494. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation
- Three years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Nominated by an approved regional employer in a designated regional area
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Corporate Services 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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for Corporate Services Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.