Youth Worker — 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 Youth Worker for migration purposes is handled by: CWA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Youth Worker × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Youth Worker (ANZSCO 411716) is listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482). This employer-sponsored visa enables Australian businesses to address genuine skill gaps by recruiting skilled overseas workers on a temporary basis. Youth Workers mentor young people facing disadvantage in schools and community settings. The Subclass 482 offers the Short-term stream (up to two years) or Medium-term stream (up to four years). The sponsoring employer must be an approved standard business sponsor and demonstrate the role cannot be filled locally. The Community Workers Association (CWA) conducts the skills assessment. English language requirements and health and character checks apply. No strict age cap applies. Processing takes one to four months. Fees range from AUD 1,455 to AUD 2,770 depending on stream. Medium-term stream holders may pursue permanent residence pathways after three years with the sponsoring employer. 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 Youth Worker
- 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 Youth Worker
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.