Environmental Manager — Subclass 485 Pathway
Temporary Graduate visa · 18 months to 5 years (depending on stream and qualification)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- No specific list
- Base fee
- from $2,235 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~4-12 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Environmental Manager for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
No occupation-list eligibility — any qualification recognised by the AQF is in scope, with skills assessment only required for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Environmental Manager × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Environmental Managers (ANZSCO 139912) who have recently completed an eligible Australian qualification may be eligible for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. The Graduate Work stream applies where the nominated occupation is on the relevant skilled occupation list and the applicant has completed a qualification closely related to environmental science, environmental management, or sustainability. A positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is required for the Graduate Work stream. The visa is typically granted for 18 months, offering time to build Australian professional experience. Applicants must have held a student visa in the preceding six months and hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). Health and character checks apply. The Subclass 485 may assist future permanent residency applications by providing Australian work experience in environmental management and contributing additional SkillSelect points. 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 485. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 35 years of age at application (with exemptions for select fields)
- Recent graduate of an eligible Australian qualification (CRICOS-registered)
- Held a valid student visa in the last six months
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment (Post-Vocational Education Work stream only)
- Health, character, and Australian Health Insurance
Other visa pathways for Environmental Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.
- 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 Environmental Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.