Rehabilitation Counsellor — 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 Rehabilitation Counsellor 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.
Rehabilitation Counsellor × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Rehabilitation Counsellors (ANZSCO 272114) are eligible for the temporary Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa through the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL). This employer-sponsored visa is not points-tested; it requires an approved Standard Business Sponsor to nominate the position and the applicant. The sponsor must demonstrate the position is genuine and conduct labour market testing to confirm Australian workers are not readily available. A skills assessment from VETASSESS is required, demonstrating the applicant's qualifications and experience are commensurate with Rehabilitation Counsellor duties at an Australian standard. Applicants must meet health and character requirements and hold vocational English. The Subclass 482 may be granted for up to four years and is renewable in certain circumstances. The indicative fee is from AUD 3,115, with processing typically 3 to 12 months. 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 Rehabilitation Counsellor
- 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 Rehabilitation Counsellor
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.