Radiocommunications Technician — Subclass 485 Pathway
Temporary Graduate visa · 18 months to 5 years (depending on stream and qualification)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- No specific list
- Base fee
- from $2,235 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~4-12 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Radiocommunications Technician for migration purposes is handled by: TRA.
No occupation-list eligibility — any qualification recognised by the AQF is in scope, with skills assessment only required for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Radiocommunications Technician × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Radiocommunications Technician (ANZSCO 313211) is eligible for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. The occupation's alignment with the applicant's Australian study qualification is a central eligibility requirement under the Subclass 485 visa. Radiocommunications Technicians install, maintain, and repair radio communications equipment including transmitters, receivers, and associated antenna systems. The visa is not points-tested and suits recent graduates whose Australian study aligns with this occupation. Applicants must apply within six months of receiving final results. Skills assessment by the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is required, covering qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English proficiency through an approved test and health and character checks are also mandatory. Processing is generally straightforward for recent graduates and can be completed within two to six months of application. The Subclass 485 application fee is approximately AUD 1,895. Subclass 485 holders may work in any sector while in Australia, but the Graduate Work stream requires the occupation to be on a skilled occupation list. The visa provides valuable Australian work experience that supports future skilled migration applications. 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 485. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 35 years of age at application (with exemptions for select fields)
- Recent graduate of an eligible Australian qualification (CRICOS-registered)
- Held a valid student visa in the last six months
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment (Post-Vocational Education Work stream only)
- Health, character, and Australian Health Insurance
Other visa pathways for Radiocommunications Technician
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 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.
State nominations for Radiocommunications Technician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.