Organises and controls the general operational activities of a branch of a bank, building society, credit union or similar financial institution.
“This unit group covers Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers not elsewhere classified. It includes Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operators, Cinema or Theatre Managers, Facilities Managers, Financial Institution Branch Managers and Equipment Hire Managers.”
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer. Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement streams.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to SC 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa. Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Essential Skills streams.
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
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Personalised for Financial Institution Branch Manager (ANZSCO 149914). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On ROL + CSOL · Skill Level 2
60 days to lodge · SC 491 DHA processing
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