Production Manager (Forestry) — Queensland Nomination
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) · Brisbane
At a glance
- Program
- Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ)
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Brisbane
- Program notes
- Run by BSMQ with two pathways: Offshore Skilled and Onshore Skilled. Living and working in Queensland is generally preferred for invitations.
Official program page: https://migration.qld.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Production Manager (Forestry), the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Production Manager (Forestry) in Queensland — nomination overview
Production Managers in Forestry (ANZSCO 133511) are nominated by Queensland, offering skilled migrants a pathway to permanent residence via the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa or provisional residence via the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. Listed on the STSOL and CSOL, the occupation is also eligible for employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482. Skills assessment is conducted by VETASSESS, which reviews academic qualifications and relevant forestry production management experience. Queensland's extensive forestry and timber processing sectors generate ongoing demand for production management expertise. State nomination via Subclass 190 contributes five SkillSelect points; nomination via Subclass 491 adds fifteen points. English proficiency at Competent level is required, as are health, character, and age requirements. Queensland may require nominees to work in the forestry or land management industry within the state. Government application fees start from AUD 4,640. Processing timelines range from eight to eighteen months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Production Manager (Forestry)
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Queensland nominates.
- 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.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.