Clerk of Court — 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 Clerk of Court for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Clerk of Court × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Clerk of Court (ANZSCO 599211) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa. Listed on the Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), it qualifies for temporary employer-sponsored skilled migration under the Specialist Skills or Core Skills streams of the Subclass 482 visa. Clerks of Court manage court administration, prepare cause lists, maintain judicial records, process filings, administer oaths, and coordinate documentation for hearings across jurisdictions. The visa is employer-sponsored and not points-tested. An approved sponsor must nominate the position and the applicant must hold relevant qualifications and work experience meeting Australian standards. Skills assessment by VETASSESS is required prior to lodging the visa application. Applicants must meet English language requirements and satisfy health and character requirements. The sponsor must satisfy labour market testing obligations and meet workplace compliance standards. The Subclass 482 is a temporary visa typically granted for two to four years, with renewals possible and a pathway to permanent residence through the Subclass 186 visa after meeting the required period of employment. The application fee is approximately AUD 3,115. 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