Petroleum 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 Petroleum 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.
Petroleum Engineer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Petroleum Engineers (ANZSCO 233612) qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, a temporary employer-sponsored visa enabling Australian oil, gas, and resources companies to sponsor overseas Petroleum Engineers. The occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, supporting access to the four-year long-term stream. An approved employer sponsor must nominate the applicant for a genuine Petroleum Engineer role. Labour market testing is required to demonstrate no suitable Australian worker was available. Salary must meet or exceed the TSMIT and align with industry rates, which in the resources sector typically far exceed the threshold. Skill assessment through Engineers Australia is required prior to application. Competent English is the minimum language level. Government fees for the four-year stream are approximately AUD 3,115 for primary applicants. The Subclass 482 can transition to Subclass 186 permanent residence after the requisite employer-sponsored work experience is completed. Petroleum Engineers sponsored under 482 typically work on offshore platforms, LNG facilities, and onshore production sites in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. 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 Petroleum 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 Petroleum Engineer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.