Welfare Centre 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 Welfare Centre Manager for migration purposes is handled by: CWA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Welfare Centre Manager × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Welfare Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134214), listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), are eligible for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa. This five-year provisional points-tested visa requires nomination from a state or territory government or an eligible regional family member. Applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS before submitting an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. The assessment evaluates welfare management qualifications and community services experience. Applicants must be under 45 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 requirements, holders may apply for permanent residency via 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 Welfare Centre Manager
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
State nominations for Welfare Centre Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.