Ambulance Officer — Subclass 482 Pathway

Ambulance Officer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview

Ambulance Officer (ANZSCO 411111) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa under the Core Skills stream. This temporary employer-sponsored visa allows Australian businesses to fill skill shortages with overseas workers where no suitable local candidate is available. Ambulance Officers respond to emergency medical calls, assess and stabilise patients, provide pre-hospital clinical care, and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities. They work for state and territory ambulance services and private operators in high-pressure, time-critical environments. The visa requires an approved business sponsor and a signed labour agreement or standard business sponsorship arrangement. Applicants must hold at least Vocational English and meet a minimum annual salary of the Core Skills Income Threshold (AUD 73,150 or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher). A skills assessment from VETASSESS is required. The visa is typically granted for up to four years. The Subclass 482 application fee is approximately AUD 3,115, with processing typically taking four to eight months. Holders may be eligible to transition to permanent residence through the Subclass 186 ENS visa after satisfying work experience and sponsorship requirements. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

Content last generated: 2026-06-26