Licensed Club Manager — Subclass 494 Pathway
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 494 — Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~9-18 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Licensed Club Manager for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Licensed Club Manager × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Licensed Club Manager (ANZSCO 141411) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL). This visa provides a pathway for regional licensed clubs to sponsor skilled managers where local workers are not available. The Subclass 494 is not points-tested. Applicants must be sponsored by an approved regional employer who has demonstrated genuine need for the position and evidence of unsuccessful local recruitment. The employer must hold or obtain standard business sponsorship status. A skills assessment from Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THL) or relevant industry body is required. The assessment verifies the applicant's experience in licensed club management, including compliance with state liquor licensing laws, gaming machine operation, financial control, and staff management. Applicants must demonstrate relevant professional experience, meet English language requirements, and pass health and character checks. The visa requires holders to live and work in a designated regional location for the visa duration. The Subclass 494 provisional visa is valid for five years. After three years of eligible regional employment, holders may apply for permanent residency via Subclass 191. Government fees are approximately AUD 5,765. 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 494. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation
- Three years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Nominated by an approved regional employer in a designated regional area
- Health and character requirements