Construction Project Manager — Subclass 485 Pathway
Temporary Graduate visa · 18 months to 5 years (depending on stream and qualification)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- No specific list
- Base fee
- from $2,235 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~4-12 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Construction Project Manager for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
No occupation-list eligibility — any qualification recognised by the AQF is in scope, with skills assessment only required for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Construction Project Manager × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111) is a relevant occupation for applicants holding or applying for a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa, which is available to recent graduates of eligible Australian qualifications. The Subclass 485 is not points-tested and does not require an employer or state sponsor. The Post-Higher Education Work stream of the Subclass 485 applies to graduates of bachelor, masters, or doctoral qualifications from a CRICOS-registered Australian institution in a construction, engineering, or project management field. This stream provides temporary work rights in Australia, giving graduates the opportunity to build local experience, which can later support a skills assessment and application for a points-tested or employer-sponsored visa pathway. Key requirements include being under 35 years of age at application (with limited exemptions), having held a valid student visa in the six months prior to application, meeting competent English standards (IELTS 6 or equivalent), and satisfying health, character, and Australian health insurance requirements. The visa length depends on the qualification level and ranges from two to four years. No skills assessment is required under the Post-Higher Education Work 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 485. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 35 years of age at application (with exemptions for select fields)
- Recent graduate of an eligible Australian qualification (CRICOS-registered)
- Held a valid student visa in the last six months
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment (Post-Vocational Education Work stream only)
- Health, character, and Australian Health Insurance
Other visa pathways for Construction Project Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 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.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Construction Project Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.