Industrial Engineer — 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 Industrial Engineer for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Industrial Engineer × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Industrial Engineers (ANZSCO 233511) are eligible for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa, a permanent residence pathway for employer-sponsored skilled workers. This occupation appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), enabling access to the Temporary Residence Transition stream or the Direct Entry stream under Subclass 186. Skill assessment for Industrial Engineers is conducted by Engineers Australia, the designated assessing body. Applicants must demonstrate relevant engineering qualifications and at least three years of post-qualification work experience. Engineers Australia accepts applications through the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) pathway or via Washington Accord-recognised qualifications. Competent English is required, typically demonstrated through IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL scores meeting Home Affairs thresholds. The sponsoring employer must hold approved sponsor status and demonstrate that the nominated position aligns with the occupation and cannot be filled locally. Salary must meet or exceed the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). Processing times vary but typically range from three to twelve months. Government fees for Subclass 186 are approximately AUD 4,640 for the primary applicant. 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
Other visa pathways for Industrial Engineer
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 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 Industrial Engineer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.