Post Office 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 Post Office 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.
Post Office Manager × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Post Office Manager (ANZSCO 142115) qualifies for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), reflecting the importance of postal services and licensed post office management in regional communities across Australia. The Subclass 491 is points-tested. Applicants must achieve the minimum required points score, with state or territory nomination contributing an additional five points. A skills assessment must be obtained before lodging an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. For Post Office Managers, skills assessments are typically conducted by a relevant industry or business management assessing authority. Applicants must demonstrate management experience in postal or retail services operations, including financial management, staff supervision, customer service delivery, and compliance with Australia Post or franchise operator requirements. Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements and satisfy health and character assessments. The visa requires holders to reside and work in a designated regional area throughout the visa period. The Subclass 491 provisional visa is valid for five years. After two years of eligible regional employment, holders may apply for permanent residency via Subclass 191. Government fees are approximately AUD 4,770. 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
State nominations for Post Office Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.