Core Skills Occupation List · ANZSCO 149999 · Home Affairs list read 5 September 2026
Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec — on the CSOL for the 482 visa
Short answer: Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec (ANZSCO 149999) is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved Australian sponsor can nominate the role on the 482 Skills in Demand visa — and the 186 for permanent residence, or the 494 in regional areas. Salary must meet the CSIT (A$79,423 from 1 July 2026) or the market rate. Assessed by VETASSESS. Department caveats apply — see below. Facts below are read from Home Affairs and the assessing authorities and refreshed monthly.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed September 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - ANZSCO 2022 / 2013
- 149999 / 149999
- Lists
- ROL · CSOL
- Employer sponsored
- 482 · 186 · 494
- Points-tested
- not eligible
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- CSIT 2026–27
- A$79,423
Which visas list Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
From the Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 5 September 2026), Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec — ANZSCO 149999 — is eligible for:
| Visa | Route |
|---|---|
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream) | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
Also on: ROL. Source: Home Affairs skilled occupation list.
Department caveats for Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
Home Affairs attaches conditions to this occupation for the 482 Core Skills stream. As published:
Brothel Keeper Excludes any position as a Brothel Keeper 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway Brothel Keeper Excludes any position as a Brothel Keeper
A nomination that falls inside a caveat is refused even though the occupation is listed — the position description and Genuine Position Statement have to show clearly that the role sits outside them.
Salary floor
For 482 Core Skills nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 the nominated salary must be at least the Core Skills Income Threshold, A$79,423, and at least the annual market salary rate for a Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec at that location — whichever is higher. A role paid A$146,576 or more can use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list. Guaranteed annual earnings only; superannuation and non-monetary benefits are on top. Current and past thresholds.
Skills assessment
| Assessing authority | Standard assessment | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETASSESS | Full skills assessment | A$1,205.60 in Australia / A$1,096.00 offshore | Approximately 7 weeks |
Fees and turnaround read from each authority's own pages, checked August 2026 — all authorities. A skills assessment is mandatory for the points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations, depending on passport and occupation.
No Australian qualification yet? RPL for Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec
Experienced workers can have overseas or on-the-job work assessed by a Registered Training Organisation toward the Australian qualification for the occupation (Recognition of Prior Learning) — useful only when it lines up with the skills assessment above and the visa. Fees are set by each RTO; WIDEN is a migration practice, not an RTO, and does not sell or recommend providers.
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Current processing times
Home Affairs, published 04 September 2026: 482 nomination 50% within 57 days, 90% within 9 months; 482 Core Skills visa 4 months / 9 months; 186 Direct Entry 13 months / 21 months. All subclasses, refreshed monthly.
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Tell us the role and the business. You get a straight answer on the pathway, the caveats that apply, the documents and the timing — and a fixed-fee quote if you want the nomination prepared.
Keshab Chapagain, MARN 1576536. General information only, not migration advice. Occupation lists, thresholds and processing times are set by the Department of Home Affairs and change; this page states the date each figure was read and is refreshed monthly.
Questions we get asked first
Is Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec on the Core Skills Occupation List?
Yes. Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec (ANZSCO 149999) appears on the CSOL as published by the Department of Home Affairs (list read 5 September 2026), which means an approved sponsor can nominate the role on the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream, and it is also available for the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. The Department attaches caveats: Brothel Keeper Excludes any position as a Brothel Keeper 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway Brothel Keeper Excludes any position as a Brothel Keeper.
What visas can a Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec apply for?
According to the Home Affairs occupation list, Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec is eligible for: 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional; 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream); 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. Which one fits depends on whether you have an employer, your points, and where you will live; the 482 (with the 186 after two years) is the usual employer-sponsored route.
What is the minimum salary to sponsor a Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec on a 482?
The Core Skills Income Threshold — A$79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 — or the annual market salary rate for the role in that location, whichever is higher. A role paid at or above A$146,576 can instead use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list.
Who assesses Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec for skilled migration, and what does it cost?
VETASSESS — standard assessment A$1,205.60 in Australia / A$1,096.00 offshore, approximately 7 weeks (checked August 2026). A skills assessment is required for points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations depending on passport and occupation.
How long does a 482 nomination for a Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec take right now?
Home Affairs (04 September 2026) reports 50% of 482 nominations decided within 57 days and 90% within 9 months; Core Skills visas 4 months / 9 months. Complete, consistent nominations sit at the fast end.
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