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  • Mark

    Administrator
    May 28, 2025 at 6:25 am

    Hi Jerome,

    Thanks for your message! It’s great to hear you’re interested in working as a plumber technician in Australia. Let’s explore the opportunities available to you.

    ANZSCO Code and Occupation Lists

    Your occupation aligns with ANZSCO 334111 – Plumber (General). This role involves installing and repairing water, drainage, gas, and sewerage systems. To be eligible, you’ll typically need:

    1. An AQF Certificate III (including at least two years of on-the-job training) or an AQF Certificate IV.
    2. Alternatively, at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
    3. Registration or licensing is required to work as a plumber in Australia.

    This occupation is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which means it is in demand across Australia and qualifies for various skilled visa pathways.

    Visa Sponsorship Opportunities

    To find jobs that offer visa sponsorship:

    1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer Australia Visa Sponsorship.

    The job category here might be appropriate for your job as a plumber: https://482jobs.com/job-category/trades-services/

    2. https://seek.com.au

    3. https://indeed.com.au

    For seek and indeed you will need to do some filtering as they advertise both sponsored and non-sponsored jobs in Australia.

    Non-Sponsored Visa Options

    If you’re considering migrating without employer sponsorship, here are some visa options:

    Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): A points-tested visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or family member. It grants permanent residency.

    Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory and offers permanent residency.

    Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): A provisional visa for skilled workers willing to live and work in designated regional areas, providing a pathway to permanent residency.

    To apply for these visas, you’ll need a positive skills assessment from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

    This involves obtaining an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) after a successful skills assessment. You can find more information and start the process through the official TRA website here: https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/

    Next Steps

    Explore job opportunities on the websites mentioned above.

    Consider the visa options that best suit your circumstances (sponsored/non sponsored)

    Start your skills assessment process with TRA.

    If you need help with any step or have more questions, feel free to ask!

    Best regards,

    Mark

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