Diesel Motor Mechanic — 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 Diesel Motor Mechanic 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.
Diesel Motor Mechanic × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Diesel Motor Mechanics (ANZSCO 321212) who have completed an eligible Australian qualification may apply for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa under the Graduate Work stream. This visa allows recent international graduates who studied in Australia to remain temporarily after completing their course and gain valuable Australian work experience in their trade occupation. To qualify for the Graduate Work stream, applicants must hold an Australian qualification in a field related to diesel and heavy vehicle mechanical technology, have obtained a positive skills assessment from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) confirming the qualification meets trade standards, and lodge the visa application within six months of completing the course. The qualifying course must have been at least two years in duration at an approved institution. The Graduate Work stream visa is typically granted for 18 months with open work rights, allowing the holder to work with any employer in any location across Australia. English language requirements must be satisfied. This period of Australian work experience is commonly used to build eligibility for a Subclass 482 TSS employer-sponsored visa or the Subclass 186 ENS permanent pathway. 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 Diesel Motor Mechanic
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 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 Diesel Motor Mechanic
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.