A route to research
Skills in Demand (482) or points-tested skilled
Check the visa stream, occupation, assessment and nomination requirements.
Before you apply
Confirm the visa route, employer support and your own requirements. Compare the full offer with the cost of living near the workplace.
Confirm the employer-sponsored route
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) is temporary. Ask the employer which stream supports the role and whether they will submit the nomination. A job listing is not visa approval.
Check salary and occupation requirements
Check the current salary threshold and occupation rules for the stream. Ask how the offer meets the applicable market salary requirement. Do not rely on an old threshold in a job advert.
Check your skills evidence
Check whether you need a skills assessment, English evidence or professional registration. These are different requirements. Confirm the responsible authority before paying for an assessment or making travel plans.
Treat permanent residence as a separate application
The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) has its own streams and conditions. Holding a temporary work visa does not guarantee permanent residence; confirm your route and the employer’s commitment separately.
Arrange health cover
Medicare eligibility depends on your circumstances. Do not assume that a temporary visa includes access. Check any private insurance requirement for you and each family member before travelling.
Compare the full offer
Ask whether the quoted salary includes superannuation. Plan tax setup, housing, commuting and moving costs. Get relocation support in writing, including any repayment terms if you leave the job.
Keep your research current
Employer-sponsored streams often have market-rate or minimum salary rules for the nominated occupation. Check Home Affairs with the offer.
Good to know
Can I apply from outside Australia?
Some employers recruit from overseas. Visa requirements and timing depend on the visa and role. Check the listing and official guidance. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
Does Global Sponsor Hub guarantee a visa?
No. Global Sponsor Hub helps you find opportunities. The responsible government authority decides visa applications. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
What if a role is marked “relocation support”?
Benefit labels describe what employers choose to advertise. Details vary. Confirm what is included directly with the hiring team. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
