Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager sits on the Regional Occupation List (ROL). The federal data file for ANZSCO 141211 confirms only two open channels: Subclass 491 and 494 — both regional.
What's not available: Subclass 189, 190, 186 Direct Entry, and 482 — all closed for 141211.
This guide walks through each open pathway, the VETASSESS skills assessment, and a realistic timeline.
Open pathways at a glance
| Visa | Status | Speed to PR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Open ✅ | ~60 months | Provisional 5y → 191 PR after 3y regional |
| Subclass 494 (Regional Employer) | Open ✅ | ~60 months | Provisional 5y → 191 PR after 3y regional |
| Subclass 189 / 190 / 186 DE / 482 | Closed | — | Not available for this code |
Pathway 1 — Subclass 491 (regional provisional → 191 PR)
Subclass 491 is provisional for five years. Requirements:
- Positive VETASSESS skills assessment
- Competent English (IELTS 6 each band, OET / PTE / TOEFL / CAE equivalent)
- Under 45 at lodgement
- Points score (491 adds +15 points for state or family nomination)
- State nomination OR eligible relative sponsor in regional Australia
After three years of regional work meeting the Skilled Regional Visa Holder Income Threshold, you transition to Subclass 191 for PR.
Pathway 2 — Subclass 494 (employer-sponsored regional)
Subclass 494 is employer-sponsored, regional postcode, converting to 191 after three years. Requirements:
- Positive VETASSESS skills assessment
- Competent English
- Under 45 at lodgement (limited exemptions)
- Three years post-qualification work experience
- Employer must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor operating in a regional postcode
- Employer nomination citing ANZSCO 141211 with annual salary above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold
Realistic 494 sponsors include Discovery Parks, NRMA Parks and Resorts, BIG4 Holiday Parks (member parks), Family Parks, Top Tourist Parks, and independent regional caravan parks / camping operators in coastal Australia (Great Ocean Road, Sapphire Coast, Mid-North Coast NSW, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Whitsundays, Kimberley, Margaret River, etc.).
What ANZSCO 141211 covers
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager is the regional accommodation management code. Typical roles:
- Park Manager / GM at a caravan park or holiday park
- Resort Manager at a coastal / outback eco-resort
- Park Operations Manager at a multi-park operator (BIG4, Discovery, NRMA)
- Camping Ground Manager at a national / state park concession (Aramark, Delaware North)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics task profile covers:
- Determining park strategy, marketing, and seasonal planning
- Managing park P&L (sites, cabins, amenities, on-park retail)
- Recruiting and supervising reception staff, cleaners, maintenance, lifeguards, activities staff
- Compliance with state caravan park regulations (varies by state — e.g. NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Local Government Victoria), local council development consents
- WHS compliance (Safe Work Australia), pool / aquatic safety, fire / bushfire safety
- Maintenance management — cabins, amenities blocks, infrastructure, capex
- Customer experience — bookings, reviews, complaints, repeat visitor cultivation
The VETASSESS skills assessment
VETASSESS is the named assessor for ANZSCO 141211. VETASSESS reviews:
- Tertiary qualification — typically a bachelor degree in hospitality / hotel management, tourism, business administration, or a closely related discipline. Diploma + extensive management experience may also work.
- Minimum five years of post-qualification employment in caravan park / camping / accommodation management
- Reference letters mapping duties to the ANZSCO 141211 task profile
- Evidence of decision authority over park P&L, staff, and operations
For the evidence pack and rejection patterns, read our Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager skills assessment guide.
Realistic timeline
- 491 (regional provisional → 191 PR): ~60 months end-to-end
- 494 (employer-sponsored regional → 191 PR): ~60 months end-to-end
Verify processing time bands on the global visa processing times tool.
Costs at a glance
For a typical 494 pathway with a family of three:
- VETASSESS skills assessment: AUD 1,096 per the VETASSESS fees page
- 494 visa fee (primary): AUD 5,180
- 191 visa fee (primary): AUD 535
- Health, police, English: AUD 600-1,200
- Employer SAF levy: AUD 1,200/year (small business — most independent parks qualify)
Read the breakdown in our Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager cost and timeline case study. Use the visa fee calculator to model dependants.
Common mistakes
- Confusing with hotel manager (141311) or restaurant manager (141111). Different codes with broader visa access. ANZSCO 141211 is specifically caravan park / camping ground management.
- Lodging 189 / 190 / 186 DE / 482 EOIs. All closed for 141211.
- Underestimating state caravan park regulations. Each state has specific caravan park rules; reference letters demonstrating equivalent overseas regulation experience strengthen the case.
Tools
- Eligibility wizard — quick scan of which visa streams might fit
- ANZSCO search — confirm 141211 vs 141311 / 141111
- Document checklist — for VETASSESS + visa application
- Visa fee calculator — model fees for 491 or 494
- Invitation rounds tracker — context only
To verify any migration agent advising you, search the MARA register.
Next step
Caravan park / camping management track record and a target Australian region in mind? Start with the eligibility wizard. Book a 30-minute free strategy call to map your specific pathway.