Cinema or Theatre 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 Cinema or Theatre 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.
Cinema or Theatre Manager × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Cinema or Theatre Managers (ANZSCO 149912), listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), are eligible for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa. This five-year provisional visa allows approved regional employers to sponsor skilled workers for positions that cannot be filled locally, with the requirement that holders live and work in a designated regional area. The visa is not points-tested; it relies on a valid employer nomination and a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS, assessing qualifications and experience relevant to cinema or theatre management against Australian standards. Applicants must be under 45 at application, meet Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent), and have at least three years of full-time relevant experience. The indicative fee is from AUD 4,770, with processing typically 9 to 18 months. After three years of satisfying the regional and income requirements, holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa. 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
Other visa pathways for Cinema or Theatre Manager
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for Cinema or Theatre Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.