Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer (ANZSCO 311314) qualifies for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa through the Regional Occupation List (ROL). This occupation plays a critical role in maintaining food safety and product quality standards across Australian agricultural and food processing industries. The Subclass 186 is not points-tested. Employer sponsorship is mandatory, requiring the sponsoring organisation to demonstrate genuine recruitment efforts that have not produced a suitable local candidate. A skills assessment from the relevant primary industries or quality assurance assessing body is needed to confirm the applicant's qualifications and inspection experience. Applicants must meet English language requirements and satisfy health and character conditions. Salary must align with Australian market rates for comparable roles. On grant, the applicant and eligible family members receive permanent residency. This occupation is in demand particularly in regional processing centres across Queensland, Western Australia, and Victoria. 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 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements