Cabinetmaker — 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 Cabinetmaker 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.
Cabinetmaker × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO 394111) is eligible for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. As an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), graduates who have completed eligible Australian qualifications may apply for the Graduate Work stream of this visa. Cabinetmakers design and construct furniture and fitted cabinetry from timber and composite materials, reading plans, measuring, cutting, joining, and finishing pieces for residential and commercial interiors. The Graduate Work stream targets graduates whose qualifications relate to an occupation on a skilled occupation list. Applicants must have studied in Australia for at least two years towards an eligible qualification and be under 50 years of age at the time of application. Skills assessment by the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is required to confirm the Australian qualification relates to the nominated occupation. Vocational English is the minimum language standard for the Graduate Work stream. Processing typically takes four to twelve months. The Subclass 485 application fee is approximately AUD 1,895. The visa allows temporary residence in Australia to gain local work experience and is not renewable; it is commonly used as a stepping stone toward longer-term skilled migration pathways. 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 Cabinetmaker
- 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 Cabinetmaker
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.