Breaking news for international graduates in Australia.

Zhanna Heenan

Visa News

SC 485 extended post study work rights and a two-year SC 408 visa for Australian international graduates.

Delivering on their promises, on 21 February 2023 the Australian government announced new arrangements under which the post-study work rights for international students, who have graduated from an Australian tertiary institution, will be extended. This is done to assist Australia’s economic recovery and address skills shortages.

What are the new Subclass 485 extended post study work rights arrangements?

From 1 July 2023, international graduates in Australia, who completed at least a bachelor level of education or higher, with eligible qualifications, will be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights on Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa.

Current settings will be increased by two years for each graduate level, from:

Existing regional and remote Australia settings will be maintained and where relevant will be eligible for the additional two years.

Eligible graduates with a valid Temporary Graduate Visa on 1 July 2023 or who apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa after 1 July 2023, will be considered for the two-year extension.

What are the eligible occupations for a new Subclass 485 extended post study work rights visa?

This arrangement will predominantly target the critical sectors such as health, teaching, engineering, and agriculture. The list of eligible occupations for Subclass 485 extended post study work rights will include the following titles:

ANZSCO  Occupation title
233212 Geotechnical Engineer
233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
233612 Petroleum Engineer
234912 Metallurgist
241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
254111 Midwife
254411 Nurse Practitioner
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499 Registered Nurses nec
261112 Systems Analyst
261211 Multimedia Specialist
261212 Web Developer
261311 Analyst Programmer
261312 Developer Programmer
261313 Software Engineer
261314 Software Tester
261317 Penetration Tester
261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec
262111 Database Administrator
262114 Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
262115 Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
262116 Cyber Security Analyst
262117 Cyber Security Architect
262118 Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
263112 Network Administrator
263113 Network Analyst
263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer
121311 Apiarist
133111 Construction Project Manager
133112 Project Builder
133211 Engineering Manager
225411 Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
233111 Chemical Engineer
233112 Materials Engineer
233211 Civil Engineer
233213 Quantity Surveyor
233214 Structural Engineer
233215 Transport Engineer
233311 Electrical Engineer
233915 Environmental Engineer
233999 Engineering Professionals nec
234111 Agricultural Consultant
234114 Agricultural Research Scientist
234115 Agronomist
234212 Food Technologist
234711 Veterinarian
241213 Primary School Teacher
241411 Secondary School Teacher
241511 Special Needs Teacher
241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired
241599 Special Education Teachers nec
242211 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist
251214 Sonographer
251411 Optometrist
251511 Hospital Pharmacist
251513 Retail Pharmacist
251912 Orthotist or Prosthetist
251999 Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
252312 Dentist
252411 Occupational Therapist
252511 Physiotherapist
252611 Podiatrist
252712 Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist
253111 General Practitioner
253112 Resident Medical Officer
253311 Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312 Cardiologist
253313 Clinical Haematologist
253314 Medical Oncologist
253315 Endocrinologist
253316 Gastroenterologist
253317 Intensive Care Specialist
253318 Neurologist
253321 Paediatrician
253322 Renal Medicine Specialist
253323 Rheumatologist
253324 Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253399 Specialist Physicians nec
253411 Psychiatrist
253511 Surgeon (General)
253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513 Neurosurgeon
253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist
253516 Paediatric Surgeon
253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518 Urologist
253521 Vascular Surgeon
253911 Dermatologist
253912 Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914 Ophthalmologist
253915 Pathologist
253917 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253999 Medical Practitioners nec
254212 Nurse Researcher
261111 ICT Business Analyst
261315 Cyber Security Engineer
261316 Devops Engineer
272311 Clinical Psychologist
272312 Educational Psychologist
272313 Organisational Psychologist
272399 Psychologists nec
411211 Dental Hygienist
411214 Dental Therapist

What are the eligible qualifications for a new Subclass 485 extended post study work rights visa?

To nominate the above occupation, you will need to hold an eligible qualification. The qualifications listed in the table below are at this stage an indicative list. These qualifications are eligible for Subclass 485 extended post-study work rights.

In addition to the qualifications listed below, all doctoral graduates (AQF level 10) are eligible for an additional period of stay.

Medical and Nursing
Occupation Category – Medical Professionals
Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Medical Studies

Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine

Master of Speech Pathology

Master of Clinical Psychology

Master of Diagnostic Radiography

Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis

Master of Applied Psychology

Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care

Master of Audiology Studies

Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences)

Master of Clinical Embryology

Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)

Master of Business Psychology

Master of Psychology

Master of Professional Psychology

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Occupational Category: Nursing and Medical Technicians
Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)

Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor of Nursing Science

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)

Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Bachelor of Nursing Science: Graduate Entry

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Bachelor of Health and Community Services

Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Bachelor of Public Health

Bachelor of Applied Public Health

Bachelor of Nursing – Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health Advanced

Master of Nursing Practice

Master of Nursing

Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration)

Master of Nursing International

Master of Laboratory Medicine

Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)

Master of Global Public Health

Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

Master of Health Science

Masters of Public Health Extension

Master of Nursing Science

Master of Biomedical and Health Science

Master of Nutrition and Population Health

Master of Health and Human Services Management

Master of Health Management

Master of Nursing Studies

Master of Dietetics

Master of Nursing (Professional Studies)

Professional Health
Occupational Category: Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Health Science

Bachelor of Dental Science

Bachelor of Oral Health

Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics

Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy

Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)

Bachelor of Dental Technology

Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics

Bachelor of Dental Hygiene

Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)

Master of Dentistry

Master of Dental Public and Primary Health

Master of Clinical Dentistry

Occupational Category: Veterinarian
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience

Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing

Bachelor of Science (Animal Health Major)

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science)

Master of Tropical Veterinary Science

Diagnostic
Occupational Category: Medical Imaging
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)

Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)

Bachelor of Radiation Sciences

Master of Diagnostic Radiography

Master of Magnetic Resonance Technology

Master of Medical Imaging

Master of Radiopharmaceutical Science

Master of Molecular Imaging Technology

Occupational Category: Radiologist
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)

Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

Bachelor of Medical Studies

Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine

Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine

Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine

Master of Diagnostic Radiography

Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences)

Master of Clinical Embryology

Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)

Allied Health
Occupational Category: Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Bachelor of Psychology

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science leading to Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic

Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Master of Clinical Psychology

Master of Clinical Audiology

Master of Clinical Physiotherapy

Occupational Category: Recovery Therapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Podiatry

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science leading to Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic

Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Master of Occupational Therapy

Master of Physiotherapy

Master of Chiropractic

Master of Speech Pathology

Master of Physiotherapy Studies

Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Master of Speech Language Pathology

Master of Speech Pathology Studies

Master of Clinical Audiology

Master of Clinical Physiotherapy

Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care

Master of Rehabilitation  Counselling and Mental Health

Master of Physiotherapy Practice

Master of Music Therapy

Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)

Master of Audiology

Occupational Category: Optometrist
Bachelor of Vision Science

Master of Optometry

Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry

Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Optometry

Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry

Master of Health Sciences (Research)

Master of Clinical Optometry

Occupational Category: Pharmacist
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)

Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmaceutical Science

Master of Good Manufacturing Practice

Master of Philosophy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice

Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy)

Master of Pharmacy (Research)

Teaching
Occupational Category: Teacher
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)

Bachelor of Education (Honours)

Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities) / Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Arts

Master of Education

Master of Teaching

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Master of TESOL

Master of Teaching (Birth – 5 years/Birth – 12 Years)

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

Master of Education (Advanced)

Master of Education (Special Education, Advanced)

Master of Education (By Coursework)

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)

Masters of Teaching (Secondary)

Master of Arts (TESOL)

Engineering
Occupational Category: Engineer
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Medical Science

Bachelor of Project Management

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based)

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Bachelor of Engineering Science

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

Master of Engineering

Master of Professional Engineering

Master of Engineering Science

Master of Biotechnology

Master of Construction Management

Master of Science

Master of Construction Management (Professional)

Master of Engineering (Professional)

Master of Engineering Management

Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated)

Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision

Master of Biomedical Science

Master of Engineering (Extension)

Master of Engineering Science (Management)

Master of Philosophy (Engineering)

ICT
Occupational Category: ICT
Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Bachelor of Advanced Computing

Bachelor of Networking

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Information Systems

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Bachelor of Cyber Security

Bachelor of Business Analytics

Bachelor of Information Technology  (Mobile Applications Development) (Standard)

Bachelor of Advanced  Computing (Honours)

Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

Bachelor of Software Engineering

Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)

Bachelor of Data Science

Master of Information Technology

Master of Data Science

Master of Business Information Systems

Master of Information Systems

Master of Information Technology and Systems

Master of Computer Science

Master of Computing

Master of Business Analytics

Master of Cyber Security

Master of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology Management

Master of Networking

Master of Applied Information Technology

Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics)

Master of Technology (Software Engineering)

Master of Cybersecurity

Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management)

Master of Enterprise Resource Planning

Master of Computing and Innovation

Agriculture
Occupational Category: Agriculture
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Biomedicine

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies

Bachelor of Agriculture

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Science)

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Marine Science

Master of Environmental Science

Master of Environmental Management

Master of Environment

Master of Biotechnology

Master of Marine Biology

Master of Agricultural Science

Master of Science in Agriculture

Master of Sustainability

Master of Science (Bioinformatics)

Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Master of Environment and Sustainability

Master of Agricultural Sciences

Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)

Master of Molecular Biology

Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability

Occupational Category: Food Technologist
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Medical Science

Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based)

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science

Bachelor of Biotechnology

Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology

Bachelor of Science (Science)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)

Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)

Master of Biotechnology

Master of Science

Master of Food Science and Technology

Master of Biomedical Science

Master of Materials Technology

Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

Master of Research

Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)

Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive

Master of Science (Chemistry)

Master of Viticulture and Oenology

Master of Laboratory Medicine

Master of Wine Business

Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension)

Master of Science in Biotechnology

Master of Science (Professional)

Master of Food Science

Are there arrangements in place for former or current Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa holders to remain in Australia before the new Subclass 485 extended post study work rights visa commences?

If you are a former or current holder of a Temporary Graduate Visa, whose visa has or will have expired between 1 September 2022 and 1 July 2023 you may apply for an extension of your work rights using a Temporary Activity Subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic event visa with two years validity. This is a transitional arrangement for international graduates who wish to remain in Australia to assist with skill shortages and until the new Subclass 485 extended post study work rights commence in July 2023.

Temporary Graduate Visa holders who were in Australia throughout the pandemic period and are therefore not eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa Replacement stream, may also be eligible for the SC 408 visa with two years validity.

Prospective applicants are advised to apply no more than 90 days or less before their Temporary Graduate visa expires to be eligible for a Pandemic event visa.

Important to note that as per the Department’s advice those granted a 408 Pandemic Event visa will not be eligible to then apply separately for an extended Temporary Graduate Visa. You should consider your options carefully before you apply.

If you wish to seek migration advice regarding these new arrangements, talk with our registered migration agent today!

Book a consultation today.

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