Multimedia Specialist — 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 Multimedia Specialist 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.
Multimedia Specialist × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Multimedia Specialist graduates (ANZSCO 261211) who completed eligible ICT or digital media qualifications in Australia may apply for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. This visa allows graduates to gain practical multimedia production experience in Australia, building their professional portfolio and strengthening future visa applications. The Graduate Work stream requires a positive ACS skills assessment and qualifications linked to an eligible occupation on the skilled list. The Post-Study Work stream suits those with a bachelor degree or higher from an Australian institution. Both streams provide unrestricted work rights across Australia for the visa duration, ranging from 18 months to four years depending on qualification level. Multimedia experience gained during the 485 period strengthens ACS skills assessment and increases points for the 189 or 190 visa. Fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. English language proficiency, health checks, and character assessments are all 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 Multimedia Specialist
- 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 Multimedia Specialist
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.