Quantity Surveyor
Potential pathway to working as a Quantity Surveyor in Australia
July 2026 Min Market Salary
$104,750
per year (AUD)
Quantity Surveyor (ANZSCO 233213) is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, which opens pathways including subclasses 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (State Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Regional). Skills for this occupation are assessed by AIQS, and the minimum market salary is $100,000 AUD per year (indexed to $104,750 from July 2026).
Minimum Market Salary
$100,000 AUD / year
From July 2026: $104,750 AUD
Skills Assessing Authority
AIQS
Mandatory before lodging a visa application
Occupation List
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
Eligible for subclasses 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (State Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Regional)
Demand Profile
High demand · Tier 1
Strong employer interest across Australia
Your Step-by-Step Pathway
Step 1: Complete Required Education
Bachelor degree or higher - Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List — university-level qualification typically required by the assessing authority
Step 2: Gain Work Experience
Minimum 3 years, ideally 5+ years in the occupation. MLTSSL occupations typically require solid post-qualification experience for skills assessment
Step 3: Achieve English Proficiency
Minimum: IELTS 6.0 (Competent). Recommended: IELTS 7.0+ (Proficient) for 10 extra points
Step 4: Get Skills Assessment
Submit application to AIQS with your qualifications and work evidence. This is mandatory before lodging a visa application.
Step 5: Lodge Visa Application
Choose from eligible visa subclasses based on your points and circumstances
Available Visa Options
Partner (Onshore)
Skills in Demand (SID) - Specialist Skills
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)
Permanent visa for holders of 491 or 494 who have lived and worked in a regional area for 3 years and met the income threshold. Processing time: 10–12 months.
Skilled Employer Regional
5-year provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by an approved employer in a designated regional area. Min salary: TSMIT $79,423. Must live and work regionally. Leads to PR via 191. Processing time: 8–12 months.
National Innovation
Permanent visa for internationally recognised applicants with exceptional achievements in a target sector. Requires nomination from an Australian organisation or distinguished individual. No points test. Processing time: 6–12 months.
Temporary Graduate
Temporary visa for international graduates of Australian institutions. PhD (4 yrs), Masters (3 yrs), Bachelor/Graduate Diploma (2 yrs). Age: under 35 open; 36–50 PhD/Masters by Research only; over 50 ineligible. Visa fee: $5,750 (from 1 Jul 2026). Processing time: 3–5 months.
Partner Visa (Permanent)
Permanent partner visa after holding subclass 820
Partner Visa (Temporary)
Onshore temporary partner visa for spouses/de facto partners of Australian citizens or PRs. From April 2026, the Department requires stronger upfront evidence and will issue only one Request for Information (RFI). Application fee: $9,365. Leads to permanent 801 visa after 2 years.
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent employer-sponsored visa. TRT stream for 482 holders with 3+ years, Direct Entry for highly skilled workers. Min salary: CSIT $79,423. Processing time: 9–12 months.
Skills in Demand (SID) - Core Skills
Employer-sponsored visa across three streams: Core Skills (CSIT $79,423/yr), Specialist Skills (SSIT $146,576/yr), and Essential Skills. Replaced the TSS visa. Processing time: 3–6 months.
Skilled Regional
5-year provisional visa for skilled workers in designated regional areas. +15 points bonus. Must live/work regionally for 3 years before PR (191). Processing time: 12–14 months.
Skilled Nominated
Permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers nominated by a state or territory. +5 points bonus. Processing time: 6.5–8 months.
Skilled Independent
Permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers. No state/employer sponsorship required. Occupation must be on the MLTSSL. Processing time: 8–9 months.
Skills Assessment Authority
AIQS
Occupation List
MLTSSL - Eligible for all skilled visas
Total Timeline
Typically 7–9 years from skills assessment to permanent residence grant, depending on visa subclass and invitation rounds
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