Equipment Hire 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 Equipment Hire 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.
Equipment Hire Manager × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
The Equipment Hire Manager occupation (ANZSCO 149915) is listed on the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), enabling eligibility for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa under the Core Skills stream. This temporary employer-sponsored visa is not points-tested; applicants require nomination by an approved Australian employer who must demonstrate no suitable local workers are available. The visa provides a grant period of up to four years depending on the applicable stream and salary arrangements. Applicants must meet Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent) and demonstrate at least one year of full-time relevant work experience as an Equipment Hire Manager. A skills assessment by VETASSESS may be required for certain passport or stream combinations. Remuneration must meet or exceed the Core Skills Income Threshold applicable to the occupation. The indicative fee is from AUD 1,455, with processing typically 1 to 4 months. After two years working with the sponsoring employer, transition to permanent residency may be available through the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream. 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