Engineering Manager — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Engineering Manager for migration purposes is handled by: EA, IML.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Engineering Manager × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Engineering Managers (ANZSCO 133211), listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), are eligible for the permanent Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa. The Subclass 190 requires formal state or territory government nomination and is points-tested. Applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia before lodging an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. Engineers Australia evaluates academic qualifications and professional engineering experience against Australian competency standards. State nomination adds five points to the SkillSelect score. Applicants must be under 45 at invitation and hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). Indicative fees start from AUD 4,640, with processing typically 8 to 14 months. State governments set their own nomination criteria, which may include requirements to work in specific industries or regions within the nominating state. 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 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Engineering 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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 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 Engineering Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.