Employing Workers

Australian businesses can Employ Skilled Workers from Overseas

If your business has skills shortages

Australian businesses can Employ Skilled Workers from Overseas or within Australia.

If your business has skills shortages, we can help.

If you are a skilled worker, you can read about employer-sponsored visa options here.

At Australian Visa & Migration Services (AVMS), we support Australian employers in addressing critical skills shortages by engaging skilled workers from overseas or hiring individuals already in Australia on temporary visas. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, navigating the visa and sponsorship process can be a complex undertaking. AVMS is here to make it simple, efficient, and compliant, so you can focus on growing your workforce with the right talent.

Employing workers

Who Can You Employ?

1. Overseas Skilled Workers

Employers in Australia can sponsor skilled workers from overseas through various visa programs, including:

  • Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)
  • Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)

2. Individuals in Australia on Temporary Visas 

Many temporary visa holders in Australia are eligible to work. They may be looking for employers to sponsor them for longer-term or permanent opportunities. This includes holders of:

  • Working Holiday Visas
  • Student Visas (with work rights)
  • Graduate Visas

Construction in Western Australia

The WA State Government is actively supporting the construction industry by offering subsidies to help cover the cost of sponsoring overseas workers. This initiative is designed to help employers overcome skill shortages and fast-track the recruitment of skilled tradespeople and professionals essential to the state’s growing infrastructure and housing demands.

If you’re a construction business operating in Western Australia, you may be eligible for:

  • Financial assistance with visa and migration fees
  • Faster processing times
  • Access to priority occupation lists

Contact us to determine if your business qualifies and to learn how we can manage the process from start to finish.

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