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High Voltage Electrician
Hello community,
Great to be here. I am wondering if someone here could help me with sponsorship for high Voltage Electrician roles in Australia.
I am wishing you well as you also try to get to your most favorable destinations.
RWM
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Hello, and welcome Reuter!
Sponsorship for high-voltage electricians is possible in Australia. In fact, there are a number of visa choices available to you, especially since this occupation falls under the ANZSCO Code 341111 (Electrician—General), which is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
Visa Options for 341111 (Electrician – General)
Being on the MLTSSL, this occupation qualifies for the following visas:
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Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482):
- Allows employers to sponsor workers for up to 4 years.
- Can lead to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186).
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Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):
- Points-tested visa that does not require employer sponsorship.
- Grants permanent residency directly.
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Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190):
- Requires state/territory government nomination.
- Points-tested pathway to permanent residency.
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491):
- For regional areas, state/territory nomination or family sponsorship is required.
- Leads to permanent residency after 3 years.
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Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186):
- A permanent residency visa for employer-sponsored workers.
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Regional Sponsored Visas (Subclass 494):
- Allows sponsorship by regional employers for up to 5 years.
- Pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191 after meeting eligibility.
Key Steps for High Voltage Electricians
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Skills Assessment:
A positive skills assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is mandatory for most visas. Learn more here: https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/. -
Licensing:
Electricians must hold a valid license in the state/territory they intend to work in. Requirements vary across regions. -
English Proficiency:
A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is typically required. – See here: https://gettingdownunder.com/ielts-score-australia/
Sponsorship and PR Pathways
Some employer-sponsored visas, such as the Subclass 186, provide pathways to permanent residency, while skilled migration visas like Subclass 189 and 190 also allow you to apply for PR directly which may be preferable.
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