Occupational Health and Safety Adviser — 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 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 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.
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser (ANZSCO 251312) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, a temporary employer-sponsored visa that allows Australian businesses to recruit overseas Occupational Health and Safety Advisers where the role cannot be filled locally. This occupation appears on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), making it accessible under the Specialist Skills or Core Skills stream depending on the nominated salary. The sponsoring employer must hold approved Standard Business Sponsor or accredited sponsor status, nominate the applicant for a genuine Occupational Health and Safety Adviser position, conduct labour market testing as required, and pay at or above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). The visa may be granted for up to four years, and holders may be eligible to apply for the permanent Subclass 186 visa after meeting time and employment requirements. A positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is required for most applicants. English language proficiency at the level set by the Department of Home Affairs must be demonstrated. Applicants must satisfy health and character requirements. Application fees start from approximately 3,115 dollars. 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 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
- 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 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.