Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec — 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec 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.
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers not elsewhere classified (ANZSCO 311399) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling Australian agricultural, fisheries, and food processing employers to sponsor specialised inspection professionals on a temporary basis. An approved employer sponsor must provide a genuine position and meet Standard Business Sponsorship criteria. A skills assessment confirming primary products inspection qualifications and relevant sector experience is required from the appropriate assessing authority. English language proficiency must be demonstrated. The Subclass 482 is typically valid for two to four years. Qualifying holders may transition to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 after completing three years of eligible employment. Health and character conditions apply. Employers must ensure salary meets or exceeds the rate for equivalent Australian workers in comparable 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
- 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.