Australia Work Permit

Australia offers various types of work visas for individuals who wish to work in the country. Here are some of the common ones:

1) Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Sub Class 482)

This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.

Basic Eligibility

You must

a) Short-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

The occupation is on the short-term skilled occupations list

Stay

You can stay for up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

With this visa you can

You must

Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible short-term skilled occupations.
Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.
Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.
Work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this

b) Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)

Stay

Up to 4 years.

Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)

With this visa you can

Work in Australia for up to 4 years or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder.
Study (you won't receive government assistance).
Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
If eligible, apply for permanent residence.

You must

Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations.
Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.
Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.
Work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing.

c) Labour agreement stream

This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.

Your employer has to have a labour agreement with the Australian government in effect.

Stay

Up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement.

Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

With this visa, you can

Work in Australian for up to 4 years for your sponsor or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder.
Study (you won't receive government assistance).
Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid.
Have your employer sponser you for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).

You must

Be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement.
Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.
Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.
Work only for your sponsor.
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.