Production Manager (Manufacturing) — 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 (Manufacturing), the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Production Manager (Manufacturing) in Queensland — nomination overview
Production Managers in Manufacturing (ANZSCO 133512) are nominated by Queensland under its skilled migration program, enabling pathways via the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The occupation is listed on the STSOL and CSOL, and employer-sponsored Subclasses 186 and 482 are also available. VETASSESS assesses qualifications and manufacturing production management experience for this occupation. Queensland's food manufacturing, resources processing, and industrial sectors drive demand for skilled production managers. State nomination under Subclass 190 contributes five SkillSelect points; under Subclass 491, fifteen points are added. Applicants must meet Competent English, age, health, and character requirements. Queensland may require nominees to demonstrate genuine intent to live and work in the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 for the primary applicant, with processing running 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 (Manufacturing)
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.