Procurement Manager — Subclass 491 Pathway
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State nomination or eligible family sponsor
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Procurement Manager for migration purposes is handled by: IML.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Procurement Manager × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Procurement Managers (ANZSCO 133612) may be eligible for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, a five-year provisional points-tested visa requiring nomination from a state or territory government or an eligible regional family member. Applicants must secure a positive skills assessment, typically from VETASSESS, before lodging an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. The assessment evaluates procurement management qualifications and professional experience. Applicants must be under 45 at invitation and hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). State or territory nomination adds 15 points to the SkillSelect score. Holders must live and work in designated regional Australia for the visa duration. Indicative fees start from AUD 4,640, with processing typically 9 to 18 months. After three years of meeting regional residence and income requirements, holders may be eligible for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa. 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 491. 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
- State/territory nomination OR eligible regional family sponsor
- Live, work, and study only in a designated regional area
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Procurement Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Procurement Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.