Retail Buyer — 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 Retail Buyer 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.
Retail Buyer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Retail Buyer (ANZSCO 639211) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa. Listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), it qualifies for temporary employer-sponsored skilled migration under the Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482 visa. Retail Buyers plan and purchase merchandise assortments for retail businesses, conduct market research, attend trade shows, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, manage open-to-buy budgets, and monitor sell-through rates to guide future buying decisions. 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 workplace compliance standards. The Subclass 482 Core Skills stream typically grants a four-year visa with renewal available and a pathway to permanent residence through the Subclass 186 visa after two years 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
Other visa pathways for Retail Buyer
- 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 Retail Buyer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.