ICT Security 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 ICT Security 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.
ICT Security Specialist × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
ICT Security Specialists (ANZSCO 262112) who have recently completed an eligible Australian qualification may apply for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. This visa provides temporary work rights, giving graduates the opportunity to gain relevant professional experience in Australia before pursuing a longer-term skilled migration pathway. The 485 visa operates through two streams. The Graduate Work stream applies to graduates whose qualification relates to an occupation on the skilled occupation list, and requires a positive skills assessment from the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The Post-Study Work stream is available to graduates who completed at least a two-year degree in Australia and does not require a separate skills assessment. Visa duration depends on the stream and the level of qualification completed. Holders may work for any employer anywhere in Australia. English language requirements apply. Health and character assessments are mandatory. This temporary visa provides time to build the points score or secure employer sponsorship needed for a permanent visa. 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 ICT Security Specialist
- 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.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for ICT Security Specialist
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.