Equipment Hire Manager — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme 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
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Equipment Hire 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.
Equipment Hire Manager × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Equipment Hire Managers (ANZSCO 149915) appear on the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), making this occupation eligible for the permanent Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa. The Subclass 186 can be accessed through the Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement streams. In the Direct Entry stream, applicants must be under 45, hold Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent), and have at least three years of relevant full-time experience managing equipment hire operations. A positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is required, evaluating qualifications and experience against Australian standards for the occupation. The sponsoring employer must be approved by the Department of Home Affairs and must demonstrate genuine efforts to recruit an Australian worker for the role. The indicative application fee is from AUD 4,770, with processing typically taking 6 to 15 months. The Subclass 186 grants permanent residency on visa grant, providing eligibility for Australian citizenship after meeting the requisite residency period. 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 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements