Production Manager (Forestry) — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme 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
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Production Manager (Forestry) 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.
Production Manager (Forestry) × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Production Managers in Forestry (ANZSCO 133511) appear on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making them eligible for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa. The Subclass 186 provides a pathway to permanent residence via employer sponsorship and is not points-tested. An approved employer must nominate the applicant for a genuine forestry production management role, demonstrating the position cannot be filled by an available Australian worker and that labour market testing has been conducted. A skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority is required, typically VETASSESS, confirming that the applicant's qualifications and experience in forestry operations management align with Australian standards. Applicants must satisfy English language, health, and character requirements. The employer must hold standard business sponsorship approval. Indicative fees start from AUD 4,640, with processing typically 12 to 24 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 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Production Manager (Forestry)
- 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 Production Manager (Forestry)
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.