How to Obtain a Sponsored Work Visa in Australia

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How to Obtain a Sponsored Work Visa in Australia

Posted by Olukayode on February 13, 2025 at 12:57 pm

I am OLUKAYODE OLUSOLA OLAGBAMI from Lagos, Nigeria. I’m excited about the opportunity to work with mining companies or any any companies that is ready to offer job opportunities that align with my professional background in Australia. Could you please guide me on the process of obtaining a sponsored work visa? What are the requirements, and what support can anyone here provide?

Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Best regards,

Mark replied 2 months, 2 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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Mark

Administrator
February 13, 2025 at 4:34 pm
Hi Olukayode, 😊

Welcome to the community! It’s great to hear about your interest in working in Australia. If you’re looking for a job with visa sponsorship, the most common pathway is the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482).

Steps to Obtain a Sponsored Work Visa:
1. Find an Employer Sponsor
  - Your first step is to secure a job offer from an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you.
  - You can search for visa-sponsored jobs on:
    
    482jobs.com (our website listing only sponsorship jobs)
    
    Seek
    
    Indeed
2. Check Your Occupation
  - Your job must be on the Skilled Occupation Lists:
    
    MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Skilled Shortage List) – Eligible for a longer visa and potential permanent residency. – https://gettingdownunder.com/mltssl/
    
    STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List) – Shorter stay but renewable. – https://gettingdownunder.com/stsol/
  - If your occupation is not on these lists, you might explore DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement), which allows sponsorship for additional occupations in regional areas.
3. Employer Nomination
  - Once you have a job offer, the employer must apply to become an approved sponsor.
  - They will then nominate you for a visa based on your occupation.
4. Visa Application
  - Once nominated, you can apply for the 482 visa.
  - Requirements include:
    
    Relevant qualifications and work experience.
    
    English language proficiency (IELTS or equivalent).
    
    Health and character checks.
Other Possible Visas
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) – If your job is in a regional area.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) – Permanent visa for highly skilled workers with employer sponsorship.
Support from the Community
- If any members know of companies hiring in your field, they might share job leads.
- Feel free to explore the forum and connect with others in similar situations.
Let me know if you need more specific guidance. Wishing you the best in your job search!

Regards,
Mark

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