Licensed Club Manager — 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 Licensed Club Manager 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.
Licensed Club Manager × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Licensed Club Manager (ANZSCO 141411) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, addressing temporary skilled labour shortages in Australia's licensed club industry through employer sponsorship. This occupation is included on the relevant skilled occupation lists for this visa. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. An approved employer sponsor must nominate the applicant for a genuine position, demonstrating business need and compliance with labour market testing requirements. The employer must hold standard business sponsorship approval. A skills assessment from Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THL) or an equivalent body is required, evaluating the applicant's experience in licensed club management, including liquor compliance, gaming oversight, event management, and financial administration. Applicants must demonstrate relevant work experience, meet English language proficiency requirements, and satisfy health and character assessments. The Subclass 482 visa is typically granted for up to four years, after which holders may be eligible to transition to Subclass 186 for permanent residency. Government fees start at approximately AUD 3,035. 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