Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Medical Administrators and Medical Superintendents (ANZSCO 134211) are eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling healthcare organisations to sponsor skilled medical administrators on a temporary basis. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. Employers must hold approved sponsor status and complete labour market testing before lodging a nomination. Skills assessment requirements should be confirmed with the relevant assessing authority before applying. The occupation typically falls under the Medium-Term stream, with visa grants of up to four years. Applicants must demonstrate relevant professional experience in health service administration, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character checks. The employer's nominated salary must meet the applicable income threshold. After two years of qualifying employment, holders may be eligible for permanent residency via the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream. 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 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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 Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.