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Work Visa sponsorship
Good day Team,
I’m a Zambian citizen holding a national certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and in Risk Assessment.
I also worked as a Material controller with a certified 3.5T forklift licence for over 7 years.
Would you advice if a can be considered for a sponsorship visa in Australia. Thank you.
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1 Reply
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Hi Duncan,
Welcome to the forum! Based on your qualifications and experience, you do have visa options for Australia. The occupation Occupational Health and Safety Adviser (ANZSCO 251312) is currently on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), which means that you may be eligible for both skilled migration and employer-sponsored visa pathways.
Visa Options Available for You1. Skilled Migration Pathways (Points-Tested Visas)
These visas require you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and be invited by a state or territory:
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – Requires state nomination and provides permanent residency (PR).
- Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) – A 5-year provisional visa requiring state or regional nomination, with a pathway to PR.
Next Step: You’ll need a skills assessment through VETASSESS to check if you meet the points requirement.
2. Employer-Sponsored Visas (Job Offer Required)
If you secure a job offer from an Australian employer, these visas could be an option:
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482—Short-Term Stream): This visa requires an employer sponsor and is initially valid for up to 2 years. It has a one-time renewal but no direct PR pathway.
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494) – For regional jobs, leading to PR after 3 years.
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187) – Employer-sponsored PR in regional areas.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186 – Transition Pathway) – If you work on a 482 visa with the same employer for at least 3 years, you may transition to PR.
Next Step:
Focus on finding sponsoring employers, particularly in regional areas.
3. Training Visa (Subclass 407)This visa allows you to work for an employer in a structured training program if you want to gain additional experience or workplace training.
Next Steps: Finding a Job with Visa Sponsorship
Since employer sponsorship is a key factor, here’s what you can do:
- Check Australian job boards like 482jobs.com for visa-sponsored roles.
- Look into state nomination criteria for the 190 or 491 visa to see which states are sponsoring OHS Advisers.
- Network with Australian employers on LinkedIn and directly contact companies in OHS & Risk Management industries.
- Consider regional opportunities, as regional employers are often more open to sponsorship.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to let me know how I can help!
Cheers,
Mark
vetassess.com.au
VETASSESS is Australia's leading vocational education and training (VET) skills assessment provider for both migration and national skills recognition.
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