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Visa sponsorship job
I am a skilled chef, 31 years old from Nigeria, I am excited to explore visa sponsorship opportunities in Australia.I am confident in my ability to make a valuable contribution to any Australian kitchen.
Alternatively, if you know of any available visa sponsorship opportunities, please don’t hesitate to share.
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Hi Osarietinmen and welcome to the Oz Visa Forum commuity.
It’s great to hear that you’re a skilled chef with experience and looking for visa sponsorship opportunities in Australia. The good news is that Chef (ANZSCO 351311) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which means there are multiple visa options available for you, including employer sponsorship and skilled migration pathways.
1. Employer-Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage Visa)
Since chefs are in demand in Australia, many restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses offer sponsorship under the Subclass 482 visa. This visa allows you to work in Australia for up to four years, with the possibility of transitioning to permanent residency.- You will need to secure a job offer from an employer who is an approved sponsor.
- Many employers in regional areas are more open to sponsoring skilled chefs.
Where to look for employer-sponsored jobs:
- https://482jobs.com/ – This is our website and is a a job board specifically for visa sponsorship opportunities
- https://www.seek.com.au/
- https://www.indeed.com.au/
2. Skilled Migration Pathway (Subclass 189, 190, or 491)
Since Chef is on the MLTSSL, you may also be eligible for an independent or state-nominated skilled visa.- Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa (Permanent Residency)
- Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa (Requires nomination by a state/territory)
- Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa (Provisional visa with PR pathway)
These visas are points-tested, and you’ll need to complete a skills assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) before applying.
3. Skills Assessment Requirement
Before applying for a skilled visa, you must complete a skills assessment to prove your qualifications and experience meet Australian standards.- This is done through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) under the Job Ready Program (JRP) for offshore applicants.
- More details can be found at https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/
4. Regional Opportunities May Be Easier
Many regional areas of Australia struggle to find skilled chefs, and employers in regional towns and cities are more likely to offer visa sponsorship. If you’re open to working outside of major cities, this could improve your chances significantly.Next Steps:
- Start applying for employer-sponsored jobs using the job sites mentioned above (we have hospitality jobs categorised here: https://482jobs.com/job-category/hospitality-tourism/) otherwise search seek and indeed for chef roles with sponsorship.
- Consider submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a skilled visa in SkillSelect.
- Begin the skills assessment process through TRA to verify your experience and qualifications.
- Look into regional opportunities, where demand is higher, and sponsorship may be easier to secure.
If you need further guidance, feel free to ask. Best of luck! 😊
Regards
Mark
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