Systems Analyst — 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 Systems Analyst for migration purposes is handled by: ACS.
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.
Systems Analyst × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Systems Analysis graduates (ANZSCO 261112) who completed eligible ICT qualifications in Australia may apply for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. This visa allows graduates to remain in Australia and gain practical systems analysis experience, contributing to ACS skills assessment strength and points accumulation for future visa applications. The Graduate Work stream requires a positive ACS skills assessment and qualifications linked to an eligible ICT occupation. The Post-Study Work stream is available for those who completed a bachelor degree or higher. Both streams allow unrestricted work rights across Australia. Experience as a systems analyst during the 485 visa period directly contributes to points and skills assessment for subsequent permanent visa applications. English language scores, health checks, and character assessments are required. 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 Systems Analyst
- 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 Systems Analyst
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.