Management Consultant — 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 Management Consultant 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.
Management Consultant × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224713) is eligible for the Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, the temporary employer-sponsored visa that replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage program in late 2024. This visa is not points-tested, enabling approved employers to sponsor skilled workers when suitable local candidates are unavailable. Sponsorship by an approved employer is mandatory. The position must meet the Core Skills Income Threshold, and the employer must complete labour market testing. A skills assessment by VETASSESS may be required depending on passport country and occupation combination. Eligibility requires at least one year of relevant work experience and Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent). There is no upper age limit. Indicative fees range from approximately AUD 1,455 to AUD 3,035 depending on stream and duration, with processing typically taking 1 to 4 months. After at least two years of continuous employment with the sponsoring employer, a pathway to permanent residence is available via the Subclass 186 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 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 Management Consultant
State nominations for Management Consultant
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.