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Graduates on a 482 visa
Hello, i recently posted in this forum and had a great response, however i had a few more questions.
I was advised to look at 482 jobs, which are for skilled workers. My masters degree is in Mechanical Engineering, however all my experience is in the sales sector.
My question is that would this experience be seen as relevant enough to be considered for 482 roles? I know there are some transferable skills however it isnt direct experience in the industry.
Also, if the 482 roles are for skilled workers that require experience, would it not be possible to find roles for graduates only?
Thank you – Josh
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G’day Josh and thanks for your follow-up post!
Yes, there are sales-related occupations available under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa, including roles like:
- ANZSCO 225111 – Advertising Specialist
- ANZSCO 225113 – Marketing Specialist
- ANZSCO 225412 – Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
- ANZSCO 225499 – Technical Sales Representatives (nec)
These are typically listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), meaning they can be sponsored under the 482 visa.
However, the key challenge is not the visa, but convincing an employer to sponsor you, and that comes down to showing you are the best fit for the role.
You see, interviewing for these jobs is just like applying for an interviewing for roles in your home country except these roles are in Australia and will give you a visa to enable you to work here legally.
Some employers will consider graduates, especially for hard-to-fill roles or niche industries where experienced talent is extremely scarce.
But for many sales roles, especially in popular cities or sectors like real estate or FMCG, competition is high and employers will usually prefer applicants with solid experience.
Also remember: once a company offers visa sponsorship, they open the door to candidates globally—not just locally—so competition for 482 jobs is international.
If you’re serious about finding sponsorship:
1. Focus your job search where demand outweighs supply (probably not sales until you have more experience).
2. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant achievements.
3. Use platforms that list confirmed sponsorship jobs like https://482jobs.com (our site), as well as https://seek.com.au and https://indeed.com.au.
4. Upload your resume here to be found by recruiters actively hiring with sponsorship: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/
I hope this helps clarify things! Happy to guide you further as needed.
All the best
Mark
482jobs.com
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