[Mark]

Hey buddy. How are you tracking? 🙂

Thanks for checking in.

Heading back into a week of work on Monday after a long weekend here in Australia due to a public holiday (Anzac day) 🙂🇦🇺🦘

Note I moved your your post to the general chat forum and tweaked the title so not to confuse people who might open your thread

Take care mate! 👍🏻

[Mark]

Hi Tommy,

Great to hear you have completed your health exam, it’s always good to tick off those milestones, even if it does lighten the wallet a bit! 😬

Thanks for the ANZAC wishes as well. I had a great catch up with friends (some of whom definitely drank more wine than others!). Hope you had a good weekend too. 🙂

Now to your questions:

There is no official matrix (at least that I’m aware of) that breaks down visa processing times by occupation, unfortunately.

The Department of Home Affairs only publishes general processing times based on the visa subclass overall. You can check the latest published times here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times

For a NSW 190 visa, processing is influenced mainly by when you lodged your application and whether all required documents (like medicals and police checks) are finalised.

Occupation and EOI points don’t play a major role after you lodge, points are critical before invitation, but once you have applied, everyone is largely processed in order of readiness and application date, unless your occupation is flagged as a priority (for example, in critical sectors like health or education, but ICT Security Specialist is not currently flagged for priority).

So in short:

• Your occupation is in demand but not specially prioritised for faster processing.
• Points are important for getting invited, but after lodging, the main factors are time of application and document completeness.
• Processing times are a bit unpredictable, but having everything ready (like health checks and police clearances) can help your case move along when your turn comes.

Hope that clears it up a bit mate! Keep the updates coming, you’re making fantastic progress. 🤗

Cheers,

Mark

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Hi Bright,

Thanks for your post and welcome to the community! 🙂

It is great to hear about your experience in the logistics and transport industry.

In Australia, truck driving and related roles like Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, and Allocator can be sponsored under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 visa program, often through the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) streams, especially for regional areas.

To find jobs that offer visa sponsorship, I recommend starting with:

1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and every job listed here offers confirmed Australia visa sponsorship. You may also find the Transport & Logistics section very helpful: https://482jobs.com/job-category/transport-logistics/
2. https://seek.com.au – Australia’s largest job board.
3. https://indeed.com.au – Another great site for Australian job listings.

You might also find this article particularly useful as it explains the process for securing truck driver jobs under a DAMA visa pathway: https://482jobs.com/sponsored-truck-driver-jobs-in-australia/

Given your qualifications and experience, you may be eligible for roles that could offer sponsorship either under the standard TSS 482 visa or via a DAMA agreement where employers have more flexibility in sponsoring skilled workers.

I would also encourage you to search through our forums. We have had quite a few truck drivers post about their experiences with sponsorship and DAMA pathways. You might find valuable insights or even connect with others in a similar situation: https://ozvisaforum.com/topic-tag/truck-driver/

I hope you found this information helpful. Feel free to post any further questions and we will be happy to assist you!

Regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Alazar, thanks for your reply!

Since you are still in Ethiopia and want to move to Australia for work, the first step is to find a job offer from an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you for a visa. Based on your experience as a salesperson, you would likely be looking for a sponsored position under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482).

To find jobs that offer visa sponsorship:

1. Visit https://482jobs.com – this is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer Australia visa sponsorship.

2. You can also check https://seek.com.au and https://indeed.com.au for more job opportunities.

Please keep in mind that jobs in sales are not always easy to sponsor unless they are in very specific industries or senior roles.

You may want to also look at broadening your skills or targeting industries like hospitality, tourism, or trades where there are more sponsorship opportunities.

I also recommend reading this article to improve your resume to Australian standards:

Australia Resume Tips: Craft a Winning Resume in Australia – available here: https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/

And once your resume is ready, you can upload it here to be seen by Australian employers: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

Let us know if you would like advice on study options too, as studying in Australia can also be a good long-term pathway to citizenship.

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Lewis,

Thanks for your question, it is a good one! 👍🏻

You are correct that for the occupation Welfare Centre Manager (ANZSCO 134214), the skills assessment authority (now called Community Work Australia, previously ACWA) requires a bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Social Work, Community Services, or Welfare.

Your NVQ Level 5 Diploma, while a strong qualification, is generally considered comparable to an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma, but not to a full Australian bachelor degree.

(Reference: Community Work Australia official site)

Therefore, using your NVQ Level 5 for a Welfare Centre Manager skills assessment would most likely not be successful, unless you also hold a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent.

You are also right that stepping down to Residential Care Officer (ANZSCO 411715) might be a better plan.

For this occupation, Community Work Australia accepts a diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field.

Your NVQ Level 5 Diploma would generally meet this requirement, giving you a much clearer and safer pathway for a positive skills assessment.

Quick visa note:

189 visa (Skilled Independent) is highly desirable because it does not require state sponsorship but it is very competitive points-wise.

190 visa (Skilled Nominated) still gives you permanent residency and can often be easier to achieve because you gain additional points from state nomination.

To summarise:

Welfare Centre Manager (134214) – Needs a bachelor degree – NVQ Level 5 Diploma likely insufficient.

Residential Care Officer (411715) – Requires a diploma – NVQ Level 5 Diploma should be suitable.

Choosing the right occupation upfront is important because there is no refund if a skills assessment is refused.

You can read more about the updated skills assessment requirements here:

https://communitywork.org.au/migrants/skills-assessment-criteria/

If you are also considering employer-sponsored options, we have many jobs posted on our own website that offer visa sponsorship:

https://482jobs.com

You might also want to check Healthcare & Medical jobs here:

https://482jobs.com/job-category/healthcare-medical/

You can also check out seek.com.au or indeed.com.au (though you’ll need to filter your results for sponsored/non sponsored roles)

I hope this clears things up for you mate.

Let me know if you would like me to also guide you through points calculation or other ways to strengthen your visa application!

Best wishes,

Mark

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[Mark]

Welcome to our community Albert, and a very happy birthday to you! 🎂🎉☺️

Thanks for introducing yourself. We’re really glad you’re here, and we understand how important your dream is.

Many people share that same goal, and you’re in the right place to find support and guidance.

When you’re ready, feel free to post a new topic with more details so we can give you the best advice possible.

It helps if you include information such as:

• Your age
• Your education and qualifications
• Your occupation and work experience
• Any English test results (like IELTS, PTE, etc.)
• Whether you have family in Australia or a potential employer

You can post your questions via the link here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

Looking forward to hearing more about your goals and how we might help.

You’re not alone in this journey! 🙂

Warm regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

Welcome Alazar, I have just replied to your other post here so let’s continue our conversation there. 🙂

All the best

Mark

• This reply was modified 5 days, 18 hours ago by  Mark.

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hi am alazar i lived in Ethiopia

[Mark]

Hi Alazar, welcome to the community and thanks for your message! 🙂

It sounds like you’re interested in becoming an Australian citizen in the future, which is a great goal, but before that can happen, there are a few important steps.

To help guide you properly, we’d love to know a bit more about your situation:

1. Are you currently living in Australia or still in Ethiopia?
2. Do you already hold any type of Australian visa, or are you hoping to apply for one?
3. What kind of work or study do you do,or plan to do, in Australia?
4. How much experience do you have in your current occupations.

Once we know more about where you’re starting from, we can explain the best visa pathways that could eventually lead to citizenship.

Looking forward to helping you on your journey!

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Welcome to our community, Stephen! Thanks for introducing yourself, your background in truck driving and heavy vehicle maintenance is impressive, and it’s great to see your passion and openness to learning new systems. 🙂

Feel free to explore our forums and post any questions you may have via the link here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

Looking forward to seeing more from you in the discussions ahead!

All the best

Mark

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Hi Ahadun,

Thank you so much for the detailed update—it’s really impressive that you’ve learned and handled every part of the seafood export process yourself. That shows a lot of initiative and experience, which could be very valuable here in Australia.

Based on what you’ve shared, your role sounds closely aligned with the occupation Importer or Exporter (ANZSCO 133311) or potentially Procurement Manager (ANZSCO 133612). However, since you also manage packaging, container logistics, and export documentation, parts of your work may also overlap with Production Manager (Manufacturing) (ANZSCO 133512).

These roles are generally listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or Regional Occupation List (ROL), which may allow for employer sponsorship under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 visa, especially in regional areas.

To explore job opportunities that offer visa sponsorship, I recommend the following steps:

1. Start your job search here:
   https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and every job listed here offers visa sponsorship.
   For your background, try the Trades & Services category: https://482jobs.com/job-category/trades-services/

2. Upload your resume here to be visible to Australian employers who are actively looking for overseas talent:
   https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

3. You can also search these major job sites, but please make sure the employer offers sponsorship before applying:

   • https://seek.com.au

   • https://indeed.com.au

If you haven’t already, I also recommend updating your resume to meet Australian standards. Here’s a helpful article to guide you:
https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/

You’re clearly hardworking and adaptable, and with the right opportunity, you could be a great fit for the Australian workforce. Let’s keep working together to find the right path for you.

Warm regards,
Mark

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[Mark]

Dear Mark,
Thanks for the respond again,sorry for late reply
Basicly i never go overseas,i am just general high school graduate and continue with foreign language institute here,have ever worked for some field here such as : travel agent as reservation and tour operation,ouybond, hotel as front office manager and public relation,sales for property office,and now i do brokerage for seafood export import and processing,do supply to some of fish factory here…thanks Mark

Hi Ahadun,

Thanks so much for your reply, and no worries at all, it’s great to hear from you again.

You’ve had quite a broad range of experience across tourism, hospitality, sales, and now seafood brokerage and supply. That’s a diverse background, giving us some good directions to explore.

To help narrow down the best visa and job options, I’d suggest we first look at which of your current or past roles might best match Australia’s skilled occupation lists. Your work in seafood export and supply could potentially link to roles like:

• Importer or Exporter (ANZSCO 133311) – if you’re managing the end-to-end process of trading goods
• Sales and Marketing Manager (ANZSCO 131112) – if your main role involves developing clients and negotiating deals
• Production Manager (Manufacturing) (ANZSCO 133512) – if you’re directly managing seafood processing operations
• Procurement Manager (ANZSCO 133612) – if your focus is more on sourcing and supplying products

We’ll need to match your duties to the right occupation code, so could you let me know:

What do your daily tasks involve in your current seafood role

Whether you’re involved in managing staff, logistics, processing operations, or just the buying/selling

If you have any contacts or business partners in Australia already

Since you’ve worked across several industries, depending on the job and location, there may also be employer sponsorship options in hospitality or sales.

Once we’ve got a clearer idea of your current role, we’ll explore the most realistic visa pathways for you.

Looking forward to hearing more!

Warm regards,

Mark

[Mark]

Welcome to our community, Proctor! Thanks for introducing yourself. With your background as a qualified electrician and experience in both the FMCG and mining sectors, you’re well positioned to explore employer-sponsored opportunities in Australia. 🙂

To get started on your job search:

1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer Australia visa sponsorship. The job category here might suit your skills: https://482jobs.com/job-category/trades-services/

2. https://seek.com.au

3. https://indeed.com.au

I also recommend uploading your resume here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/. Australian recruiters search this database regularly for sponsored candidates like you.

If you’d like to polish your resume for the Australian market, check out this guide: Australia Resume Tips: Craft a Winning Resume in Australia

Have you only started on your journey or have you got to the point where you have had your skills assessed?

Feel free to post any questions when you’re ready – I’m here to help! 🙂

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

Cheers Thomas. Much appreciated mate 👍🏻🙂

[Mark]

Hello Humphrey and welcome to our community.

Please start a new post with your query and we’ll be able to assist.

As a fellow new member, I’m unsure Asra will be well placed to guide you and it’s generally better to start a new post to avoid confusion across different topics.

As part of your post, please confirm how long you have been working in your current trade, any formal qualifications and where you are in your journey (just starting or already completed skills assessments etc).

Please start a new post via the following link:

https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/

Thank you Humphrey

Regards

Mark 🙂

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Not at all. Happy to help. Please feel free to ask any questions as you have them. 🙂

Regards

Mark