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Work Visa Sponsorship
I am currently a warehouse worker looking to transition into a new career field that will allow me to immigrate. I have experience in a clerical role at my warehouse, as well as multiple years of experience in the cosmetology field, and an interest in moving into the hospitality field.
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Welcome to our community Jae! 😊
To begin with, what type of timescale are you looking at when moving to Australia or potentially retraining?
At the time of typing, I’m afraid Cosmetology and Warehousing Roles are not on the skilled occupation lists, so occupations in these fields will not qualify for visa sponsorship.
Since warehouse and cosmetology roles are not on the Skilled Lists, your best bet would be to transition to hospitality, where sponsorship opportunities are more common. Some eligible occupations include:
- Chef (ANZSCO 351311) – Strong PR Pathway
- Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111) – Employer Sponsorship Available
- Hotel Manager (ANZSCO 141311) – PR Opportunities Available
Is doing this a realistic option for you? 🤔
Please let me know if you have further questions and I’d be happy to help
Regards
Mark
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If a degree is not a requirement, hotel or restaurant management could work. I’ve been applying mostly to hospitality roles.
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Jae, that’s great to hear that you’re already applying for hospitality roles! 🙂
For Hotel Manager (ANZSCO 141311) and Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111), while a formal degree isn’t always required, having strong industry experience can make a big difference in securing both a job and visa sponsorship. Employers often look for candidates with:
- A number of years of experience in a supervisory or management role
- Strong customer service and leadership skills
- A good understanding of business operations in the hospitality industry
To boost your chances:
Consider short courses or certifications in hospitality management (TAFE or RTOs in Australia offer recognised qualifications).
Target businesses that actively sponsor visas—you can find these on our website at 482jobs.com, as well as Seek (seek.com.au) and Indeed (indeed.com.au) by filtering for “visa sponsorship” roles.
If needed, you could start in a lower-level hospitality role and work your way up to a sponsorship opportunity. Many businesses in regional areas, especially, are open to this pathway.
Are there any particular roles or locations you’re focusing on? I’d be happy to guide you further!
Regards,
Mark
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I’m not dead-set on any particular roles or locations, though I’m not sure anywhere super-rural is ideal.
While I don’t have experience in managerial roles, most of my work has been in roles that were largely self-directed and last year I revamped an entire function in my department to re-standardize the damage process across all shifts of my warehouse.
I’ll have to look into those training videos, see how much they cost.
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Hi again Jae, thanks for sharing more about your background!
It sounds like you have some great transferable skills, particularly in problem-solving and process improvement.
While not having direct managerial experience can be a challenge for sponsorship, your ability to work independently and optimize operations could still be valuable to employers.
Regarding training—just to clarify, the resources available may not necessarily be “videos” as such. Many courses in hospitality management are offered through TAFE (Technical and Further Education) institutions or Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and they may include online modules, in-person workshops, or practical assessments rather than just video content.
Let me know if you get stuck and I’ll see if I can research some relevant and cost-effective options to get you started
Since you’re open to different locations (but not keen on super-rural areas), you might want to focus on regional cities like Newcastle, Geelong, or the Sunshine Coast (Queensland), where hospitality demand is strong but the areas aren’t as isolated.
Let me know if you’d like recommendations for specific training providers or job search strategies—I’m happy to assist!
Regards,
Mark
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I looked up TAFE and none of the courses they offered were online, which is necessary with my current work schedule. There is an app called Alison I found that offers ACP Accredited courses for free. Would those courses be good options or should I look for other avenues?
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Hi Jae,
Great job researching options! Alison courses can be useful for gaining general knowledge, but Australian employers may not widely recognise them for visa purposes.
If you’re looking for something more industry-recognised but still online, you might want to check out hospitality courses from Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that offer flexible, online learning.
Some RTOs in Australia provide nationally recognised certificates and diplomas in hospitality management that could help with job applications.
You can search for online courses through training.gov.au (the official government site for accredited training providers), they may have something suitable hopefully.
Regards,
Mark
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