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Visa sponsorship
Hi all. I’m currently employed at the UK’s largest steel stockholding company as a group trainer. I teach candidates how to operate heavy machinery such as over head cranes, Side Loaders, Fork lift truck etc… would this open up an opportunity for a visa sponsorship to Australia? Thank you
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G’day Luke, and welcome to our community
The Australian government maintains a Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that identifies occupations eligible for skilled migration visas. It’s essential to determine if your occupation aligns with an ANZSCO code listed on the SOL. While roles such as ‘Training and Development Professional’ (ANZSCO 223311) Does the role description resonate (you can read it here).
If this position does align with your current role, its worth noting that it qualifies as a job for Visas on Regional occupation list (ROL). The ROL is designed to address skill shortages in regional areas, and occupations on this list are eligible for certain regional visas.
With your occupation on the ROL, you may be eligible for the following visa:
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years. Applicants must be nominated by a state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a regional area. Eligibility requires a positive skills assessment, relevant work experience, and meeting the points test threshold.
Securing employment in regional Australia is a critical step. Given your expertise in training individuals to operate heavy machinery, you may find opportunities in industries such as mining, agriculture, and construction, which are prevalent in regional areas.
Engaging with regional employers and industry groups can increase your chances of securing a position that offers visa sponsorship.
I hope this helps., Please confirm if the ANZSCO role type aligns and ask any further questions if necessary.
Cheers
Mark
gettingdownunder.com
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Hi Mark, thank you for your insightful response!
The Subclass 491 interests me but it says for up to 5 years. After that time period, would I have to leave? Or would there be an opportunity for a permanent residence and for us to become citizens?
Do you have any recommendations of any regional employers or industry groups in the sectors you have mentioned? I’m unsure on where to start?
I have Linkedin too, that’s how I found this page.
Thank you Mark.
Luke.
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Hi again Luke
The Subclass 491 visa provides a pathway to PR. After holding the visa for at least 3 years, earning a taxable income above a specific threshold (currently AUD 53,900 annually), and meeting other requirements, you may be eligible to apply for the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. Once you obtain PR, you can later pursue Australian citizenship, provided you meet the residence and other criteria.
Finding Regional Employers: A great starting point is exploring job boards and regional employer directories. You might consider:
Job search platforms: Seek (https://www.seek.com.au/), Indeed (https://au.indeed.com/), and Workforce Australia (https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/).
Regional Development Authorities: These agencies often work with employers in regional areas. For example, Regional Development Victoria (https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/) or Regional Development Australia (https://rda.gov.au/).
Industry-specific groups: Look for associations in mining, agriculture, or construction, such as the Australian Constructors Association (https://www.constructors.com.au/).
Finally, Networking: Since you’re on LinkedIn, leverage it to connect with regional employers, recruitment agencies, and groups focused on skilled migration opportunities in Australia. You might find th8s article we wrote some time ago helpful:
15 Expert Tips to Get Noticed by Australian Recruiters on LinkedIn
Hope this helps
Regards
Mark
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