Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer — Subclass 494 Pathway
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 494 — Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional 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
- ~9-18 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 494 — pathway overview
Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer (ANZSCO 311314) is eligible for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, providing a pathway for regional food producers and processors to recruit overseas quality assurance specialists in designated regional areas. This visa is employer-sponsored and not points-tested. Applicants must secure a genuine offer from an approved regional employer and obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant authority, verifying primary product inspection and quality assurance competencies. Health, character, and English language requirements must be met. Visa holders are required to work in the sponsoring regional area for the visa's duration. After three years of eligible regional employment, holders can apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 pathway. Government application fees start at approximately $4,770 plus the Skilling Australians Fund levy. 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 494. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation
- Three years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Nominated by an approved regional employer in a designated regional area
- Health and character requirements