Irrigation Designer — 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 Irrigation Designer 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.
Irrigation Designer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Irrigation Designer (ANZSCO 311115) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), enabling employer-sponsored temporary skilled migration for this occupation in designated areas of Australia. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. An approved employer sponsor must offer a genuine position in irrigation design and demonstrate that qualified local workers are not available. Skills assessment requirements apply and are generally fulfilled through an authority such as Engineers Australia or a comparable body with jurisdiction over engineering technician-level occupations. Applicants must possess the technical skills, qualifications, and experience appropriate to the irrigation design role on offer. Standard requirements include meeting English language proficiency thresholds and satisfying health and character checks. The Subclass 482 is a temporary visa, typically granted for two to four years, and may lead to a permanent pathway through the Subclass 186 or 191 visa. Salary obligations apply, and employers must comply with sponsorship undertakings. 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 Irrigation Designer
State nominations for Irrigation Designer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.