Industrial Engineer — 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 Industrial Engineer for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Industrial Engineer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Industrial Engineers (ANZSCO 233511) qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, a temporary skilled work visa enabling Australian employers to sponsor overseas workers. This occupation sits on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which supports access to the longer four-year visa stream under the 482 program. An approved sponsor must nominate the applicant for a specific full-time position that matches the Industrial Engineer occupation. The employer must demonstrate labour market testing was conducted and a suitable Australian worker could not be found. Salary offered must meet or exceed the TSMIT and be at least equivalent to Australian market rates for the role. Skill assessment through Engineers Australia is mandatory. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate sufficient work experience aligned with the occupation. Competent English is required as a minimum language threshold. Government application fees for Subclass 482 are around AUD 3,115 for the primary applicant for the four-year stream. Processing times vary widely but can range from one to several months depending on completeness of documentation. The 482 visa may serve as a stepping stone toward permanent residence through Subclass 186. 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 Industrial Engineer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.
- 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.