This is a worked case study for an ICT Account Manager migrating to Australia under ANZSCO 225211. Multiple pathways: Subclass 190, Subclass 491 → 191, Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494 → 191, and Subclass 482.
For visa-by-visa context, see the ICT Account Manager pathway guide and the VETASSESS skills assessment guide.
The case profile
Anonymised composite. 35-year-old Senior Account Manager (Enterprise SaaS), BSc Business + Salesforce Certified Sales Associate. 12 years professional career: 4 years account exec at major UK SaaS, 5 years senior AM at major US SaaS UK office, 3 years Strategic AM at major cloud vendor. PTE 79+ across all bands. Family: spouse + one child under 18.
Pathway A — Subclass 186 Direct Entry (fastest)
Fees (primary + spouse + 1 child)
| Item | AUD |
|---|---|
| VETASSESS skills assessment | 1,096 |
| 186 primary applicant base charge | 4,910 |
| Additional applicant 18+ (spouse) | 2,455 |
| Additional applicant under 18 (child × 1) | 1,230 |
| Health, police, English | 1,050 |
| Total applicant-side | ~10,741 |
Employer SAF levy: AUD 5,000 (large business — major IT vendors / SaaS) one-off, plus AUD 540 nomination fee.
Total wall-clock time: 6 to 18 months from start to PR.
Pathway B — Subclass 482 → 186 TRT
Total wall-clock time: 30-36 months.
Side-by-side
| Path | Applicant cost | Employer cost | Wall-clock to PR | VETASSESS required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 Direct Entry | AUD ~10,741 | AUD 3,540-5,540 | 6-18 months | Yes |
| 190 (state-nominated) | AUD ~11,200 | AUD 0 | 12-24 months | Yes |
| 491 → 191 (regional) | AUD ~12,200 | AUD 0 | ~60 months | Yes |
| 494 → 191 (regional employer) | AUD ~12,281 | AUD 6,000-25,540 | ~60 months | Yes |
| 482 → 186 TRT | AUD ~17,670 | AUD 9,000-25,000+ | 30-36 months | Yes (at 186 stage if DE) |
Things that frequently surprise people
Major IT vendors actively hire international AMs / CSMs. Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow all run global mobility programs.
Australian SaaS scene is significant. Atlassian, Canva, SafetyCulture, Linktree, Octopus Deploy, Culture Amp, Employment Hero — all hire international AMs.
Cybersecurity vendors — Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Okta, Fortinet, Splunk all have established Australian operations.
Code matters. ANZSCO 225211 (ICT Account Manager) is for account management. New business hunting = 225212. Sales rep / inside sales = 225213.
Health examinations expire after 12 months. If your visa takes longer than 12 months to grant, expect to redo them.
Tax residency starts on arrival. The Australian tax year runs 1 July to 30 June. See ATO residency rules before signing.
MARA registration is mandatory for paid migration assistance. Verify any agent at the MARA register.
Tools
- Visa fee calculator — model 190, 491, 186, 494, or 482 fees
- Document checklist — for VETASSESS evidence pack
- ANZSCO search — confirm 225211 vs 225212 / 225213
- Eligibility wizard — quick scan
- Invitation rounds tracker — context only
Where to verify the numbers
Next step
Want to model the cost and timeline against your specific ICT account management profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.