Industrial Engineer — Subclass 485 Pathway
Temporary Graduate visa · 18 months to 5 years (depending on stream and qualification)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- No specific list
- Base fee
- from $2,235 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~4-12 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Industrial Engineer for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
No occupation-list eligibility — any qualification recognised by the AQF is in scope, with skills assessment only required for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Industrial Engineer × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Industrial Engineers (ANZSCO 233511) may access the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa following the completion of an eligible Australian qualification. This visa is designed for recent graduates who wish to gain post-study work experience in Australia and is not employer-sponsored or points-tested. The Graduate Work stream of the Subclass 485 is relevant for Industrial Engineers, as this occupation appears on the MLTSSL. This stream typically grants an 18-month visa and requires a positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia as part of the application. The Post-Study Work stream, available to applicants who completed a two-year or longer degree, does not require a skills assessment and grants a longer stay depending on the qualification level. Applicants must apply within six months of completing their course, hold a valid student visa at time of application, and have studied in Australia for at least two academic years. English language competency at the functional level is required. Fees for Subclass 485 are approximately AUD 1,895. This visa does not directly lead to permanent residence but supports experience-based points for future skilled visa applications. 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 485. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 35 years of age at application (with exemptions for select fields)
- Recent graduate of an eligible Australian qualification (CRICOS-registered)
- Held a valid student visa in the last six months
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment (Post-Vocational Education Work stream only)
- Health, character, and Australian Health Insurance
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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 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.