Facilities 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 Facilities 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.
Facilities Manager × Subclass 491 — pathway overview
Facilities Managers (ANZSCO 149913), listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), are eligible for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa. This five-year provisional points-tested visa requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible regional family member. To be competitive in SkillSelect, applicants typically need a points score well above the legislative minimum of 65, as effective competitive scores are often 90 or above. Before applying, applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS and hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). Age must be under 45 at time of invitation. Holders must live, work, and study exclusively in a designated regional area of Australia throughout the visa period. The indicative application fee is from AUD 4,640, with processing times of 8 to 15 months. A pathway to permanent residency is available through the Subclass 191 visa after three years of satisfying regional living and minimum income requirements. 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
Other visa pathways for Facilities Manager
State nominations for Facilities Manager
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.