Jewellery Designer — 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 Jewellery Designer 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.
Jewellery Designer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Jewellery Designers (ANZSCO 232313) may qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, an employer-sponsored temporary work visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia for an approved employer. This occupation's eligibility under the Subclass 482 depends on its inclusion on the applicable skilled occupation list. The Subclass 482 has multiple streams. The Specialist Skills stream applies to high-income earners above the specialist skills income threshold. The Core Skills stream applies to occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List. Employers must hold approved sponsorship and demonstrate labour market testing unless exempt. Skills assessment may be required depending on the stream and the applicant's qualifications. Visas under the Core Skills stream are typically granted for up to four years and may lead to permanent residence via the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream after two years of employment with the same sponsor. Government fees for the Subclass 482 are approximately AUD 3,035 for the primary applicant, with the employer nomination fee of approximately AUD 330 payable separately. Processing times vary. Jewellery Designers with advanced craftsmanship skills may find sponsorship through specialist retailers or studios. 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 Jewellery Designer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Jewellery Designer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.