Retail Manager (General) — 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 Retail Manager (General) 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.
Retail Manager (General) × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Retail Manager (General) (ANZSCO 142111) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, supporting employer-sponsored temporary skilled migration for retail management professionals. This occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation lists for the 482 visa. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. Applicants must be nominated by an approved employer sponsor for a genuine retail management position, with the employer demonstrating business need and compliance with labour market testing obligations. A skills assessment from the Australian Retailers Association or equivalent recognised authority is required to verify the applicant's qualifications and management experience in retail operations, including staff management, inventory control, sales performance, and customer service delivery. Applicants must demonstrate relevant work experience, satisfy English language proficiency requirements, and meet health and character standards. The Subclass 482 visa is typically granted for up to four years, after which eligible holders may transition to Subclass 186 permanent residency. Government fees start at approximately AUD 3,035 for the primary applicant. 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