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  Seeking Work Visa Options for Sydney – Hospitality & Sponsorship Advice Needed

  Posted by etienne on February 6, 2025 at 5:05 pm

  Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well.

  My name is Etienne, I’m 24 and a recent graduate from France. Last year, I came to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa, which has now expired. I’ve been back home for six months, having had to leave behind someone I love.

  Since then, I’ve been actively searching for a way to return on a more permanent basis.

  Unfortunately, I’m not eligible for a second Working Holiday Visa (as I didn’t complete the required farm work), and a Student Visa isn’t an option due to insufficient funds.

  Ideally, I’d love to find a work visa that allows me to work full-time in Sydney.

  I have junior experience in hospitality and event operations (2 years) and hold a Master’s degree in Project Negotiation.

  Has anyone ever completed a 407 traineeship in hospitality ? As for now I have only received negative answers from major hospitality groups, even from the approved sponsored. Has anyone ever found a sponsorship position online ?
  

  Thank you for your time, I truly appreciate any insights!

  Cheers
  Etienne

  Mark replied 1 month ago 2 Members · 3 Replies

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  Mark

  Administrator

  February 6, 2025 at 5:27 pm

  Hi Etienne,

  Welcome to the forum, and thanks for sharing your situation!

  It sounds like you’ve explored several options already, and I understand how challenging it can be to secure a visa that allows you to stay in Australia long-term. I’ll break down a few potential pathways based on your background:

  1. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)
  Since you have hospitality experience, your best bet for employer sponsorship would be a position as a Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111) or another eligible hospitality-related occupation. Many large hospitality groups in Australia sponsor skilled workers, but competition is high. I recommend checking these job sites for sponsorship roles:

  • https://482jobs.com (our own website, listing only confirmed sponsorship jobs)
  • https://seek.com.au
  • https://indeed.com.au

  When searching, use keywords like “visa sponsorship” or “482 visa” to filter relevant jobs.

  2. Training Visa (Subclass 407)
  This visa allows you to undertake workplace-based training in your field. However, hospitality training programs under the 407 visas are harder to secure because they must be structured to meet training benchmarks. If major hospitality groups aren’t offering opportunities, try contacting smaller businesses, registered training organisations (RTOs), or migration agents specialising in employer-sponsored visas.

  3. Skilled Migration Pathways
  Your Master’s in Project Negotiation may be relevant to roles in project management, business consulting, or procurement, depending on your experience. If your occupation aligns with an eligible ANZSCO code, you might qualify for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas, such as:

  • Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa) – No sponsorship needed but requires enough points and an eligible occupation.
  • Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa) – Requires state nomination.
  • Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa) – Requires sponsorship from a regional state or family.

  Check the current Australia skilled occupation list to see if your field is eligible.

  Tips for Finding Sponsorship

  • Reach out to smaller hospitality businesses directly rather than just large chains.
  • Network via LinkedIn, industry events, and Facebook groups related to Australian hospitality jobs.
  • Consider regional areas, where hospitality demand is often higher, and sponsorship may be easier.

  Hope this helps! (appreciating there is a lot of information there) so please let me know if you’d like more details on any of these options. 👍

  Cheers,
  Mark

  

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  etienne

  Member

  February 8, 2025 at 3:59 am

  Hi Mark thank you so much for your insights and for making this forum a safe space to seek help and feedback.

  I really appreciate your help and will definetely check out those options.

  Thanks again

  Etienne

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  Mark

  Administrator

  February 8, 2025 at 7:34 am

  No worries at all Etienne. Please reach out if you have any further enquiries and I’ll be happy to assist where I can.🙂

  Regards

  Mark

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