Policy and Planning 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 Policy and Planning Manager 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.
Policy and Planning Manager × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Policy and Planning Manager (ANZSCO 132411) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa through the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for temporary employer-sponsored migration. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested; it relies on an approved employer sponsor nominating the applicant for a genuine position. The sponsoring employer must demonstrate the nominated position meets the relevant income threshold applicable to the visa stream and that genuine labour market testing has been completed. A skills assessment may be required depending on the applicant's passport country, assessed by the relevant body for management and planning occupations. Key requirements include at least one year of relevant work experience in policy, planning, or programme management, vocational English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or equivalent in each band), employer sponsorship approval, and standard health and character clearances. The visa is typically granted for up to four years. After two years of working for the sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation, holders may be eligible to transition to permanent residency via the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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 Policy and Planning Manager
- 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 Policy and Planning Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.