Cinema or Theatre 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 Cinema or Theatre 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.
Cinema or Theatre Manager × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Cinema or Theatre Managers (ANZSCO 149912) are listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), making them eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa under the Core Skills stream. The Subclass 482 is a temporary employer-sponsored visa with a duration of up to four years, and it is not points-tested. An approved Australian employer must sponsor the applicant and demonstrate the position cannot be filled by an available local worker. Skills assessment by VETASSESS may be required depending on the applicant's passport country and visa stream. Applicants must meet Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent) and demonstrate at least one year of relevant full-time work experience in cinema or theatre management. The position must meet the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold. The indicative fee starts from AUD 1,455, with processing typically taking 1 to 4 months. The Subclass 482 can serve as a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream after two years with the same sponsor. 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
Other visa pathways for Cinema or Theatre Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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 Cinema or Theatre Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.