Meat Inspector — 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 Meat Inspector 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.
Meat Inspector × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Meat Inspector (ANZSCO 311312) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling Australian food processing, abattoir, and agriculture employers to sponsor qualified meat inspectors on a temporary basis when local candidates are not available. An approved employer sponsor must provide a genuine employment offer. A skills assessment from the relevant primary industries or food safety assessing authority is required to confirm qualifications and inspection competencies. English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an accepted test. The Subclass 482 is a temporary visa typically valid for two to four years. Qualifying holders who complete three years of employment under this visa may apply for the permanent Subclass 186 visa. Health and character requirements apply. Employers are obligated to ensure the salary on offer meets Australian market standards for equivalent roles. 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 Meat Inspector
- 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 Meat Inspector
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.