[Mark]

Hi mate, great follow-up questions again, and I’m really glad the earlier info helped.

You’re absolutely right, once your visa application is submitted, you don’t need to re-do your Skills Assessment or PTE even if they expire during the processing period.

The Department of Home Affairs only requires them to be valid at the time of application lodgement. So as long as they were valid when you submitted, you’re all good.

If you have life changes during processing, like a job change, address update, or anything else that might affect your application, it’s always best to let the Department know.

You can do this through your ImmiAccount by updating your details or uploading a new Form 1022 (Change of circumstances).

It’s generally not a problem, but it’s important to keep everything transparent and current in case a case officer picks up your file later.

I hope that helps, mate. You’re doing all the right things by staying proactive and informed!

Cheers,
Mark

[Mark]

Thanks for sharing your interest in relocating to Australia, Peter and welcome to our community! 🙂

You mentioned customer service, warehouse, and caregiver roles. These are all very different roles, so it would help to know where you have the strongest experience or qualifications.

This matters because even with visa sponsorship, you’ll still need to apply for jobs and compete with other applicants.

The more relevant experience or skills you have, the better your chances of standing out with employers.

Here’s a quick breakdown of each path:

1. Caregiver jobs in Australia: If you have experience working as a carer or support worker (especially with the elderly or people with disabilities), this could be a strong option. Aged care and disability support roles are in demand in Australia, and some employers are open to sponsoring offshore workers. Having qualifications like a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support (or overseas equivalents) can be helpful.

2. Warehouse roles in Australia: These jobs are more physical and may require forklift licences or experience with inventory systems. Some warehouse jobs offer visa sponsorship, but they’re less common and typically require proven skills or work history.

3. Customer service/relations roles in Australia: Sponsorship in this field is quite rare unless it’s a specialist role (e.g. technical support or multilingual customer service). If this is your background, it may still be worth applying, but be aware that employer sponsorship opportunities may be limited.

To start looking for jobs that offer visa sponsorship, check out:

https://482jobs.com (This is our website, and all jobs listed here are confirmed as offering visa sponsorship)

https://seek.com.au

https://indeed.com.au

Also, uploading your resume to our site at https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/ can help you get noticed by Australian recruiters searching for offshore talent.

Would love to know where you’ve built most of your experience as that can help us narrow down the best pathway for you.

Hope this helps get you started! Feel free to share more details and I’ll guide you further.

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

Hello Kudakwashe and welcome to our community 🙂

I understand your desire to move to Australia sooner rather than later and if you have lodged an EOI already, it’s a great idea to run a secondary process in parallel.

.As an Agricultural Consultant (ANZSCO 234111), you have several visa pathways to consider:

1. Employer-Sponsored Visas:

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482): This visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers. Your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making you eligible for the medium-term stream, which can be valid for up to four years.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186): This permanent residency visa requires nomination by an Australian employer. Given your occupation’s presence on the MLTSSL, you may qualify under the Direct Entry stream.

2. Regional Sponsored Visas:

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494): This visa enables regional employers to sponsor skilled workers for positions in designated regional areas. It offers a pathway to permanent residency after three years.

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA): These agreements allow employers in specific regions to sponsor overseas workers in occupations not typically available for sponsorship. While Agricultural Consultant is on the MLTSSL, exploring DAMA regions might provide additional opportunities.

Job Search Strategies:

https://482jobs.com: As one of our affiliated websites, 482jobs.com lists positions confirmed to offer visa sponsorship. It’s a valuable resource for finding sponsored roles.

Seek (https://seek.com.au) and Indeed (https://indeed.com.au): These platforms frequently feature agricultural roles. Using keywords like “Agricultural Consultant” and “visa sponsorship” can help identify potential opportunities.

Enhancing Your Employability:

Resume Optimisation: Tailor your resume to Australian standards, highlighting relevant experience and skills. Our article, “Australia Resume Tips: Craft a Winning Resume in Australia,” offers detailed guidance: https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/

Networking: Connect with Australian agricultural businesses and professional associations. Engaging with industry groups can uncover hidden job opportunities.

LinkedIn Profile: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date and aligned with Australian industry expectations. Our article, “15 Expert Tips to Get Noticed by Australian Recruiters on LinkedIn,” provides actionable advice: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin

Next Steps:

Job Applications: Actively apply for positions and communicate your willingness to relocate promptly.

Consultation: Consider consulting with a registered migration agent to discuss your specific circumstances and ensure you’re pursuing the most suitable visa pathway. We do have an agent we can refer you to if you would like an initial assessment (a fee applies however).

I hope this information assists you in your journey to Australia. If you have further questions or need additional guidance, feel free to ask.

Best regards,

Mark

[Mark]

G’day Josh and thanks for your follow-up post! 🙂

Yes, there are sales-related occupations available under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa, including roles like:

• ANZSCO 225111 – Advertising Specialist
• ANZSCO 225113 – Marketing Specialist
• ANZSCO 225412 – Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
• ANZSCO 225499 – Technical Sales Representatives (nec)

These are typically listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), meaning they can be sponsored under the 482 visa.

However, the key challenge is not the visa, but convincing an employer to sponsor you, and that comes down to showing you are the best fit for the role.

You see, interviewing for these jobs is just like applying for an interviewing for roles in your home country except these roles are in Australia and will give you a visa to enable you to work here legally.

Some employers will consider graduates, especially for hard-to-fill roles or niche industries where experienced talent is extremely scarce.

But for many sales roles, especially in popular cities or sectors like real estate or FMCG, competition is high and employers will usually prefer applicants with solid experience.

Also remember: once a company offers visa sponsorship, they open the door to candidates globally—not just locally—so competition for 482 jobs is international.

If you’re serious about finding sponsorship:

1. Focus your job search where demand outweighs supply (probably not sales until you have more experience).

2. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant achievements.

3. Use platforms that list confirmed sponsorship jobs like https://482jobs.com (our site), as well as https://seek.com.au and https://indeed.com.au.

4. Upload your resume here to be found by recruiters actively hiring with sponsorship: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

I hope this helps clarify things! Happy to guide you further as needed.

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

All good mate.As this one is turning into a bit of a “mega thread”, please feel free to start a new one of its on a different subject as it helps keep our forums organised 🙂

[Mark]

Hi Vera, nice to hear from you 🙂

Thank you for your detailed message and for clarifying your situation. Let’s address your concerns/questions step by step.

1. Clarification on Transitioning to a “Proper” Student Visa:

Apologies for any confusion earlier. Since you’ve already applied for a Student Visa (subclass 500) and are currently on a Bridging Visa awaiting its outcome, you’ve taken the correct steps.

The term “proper” Student Visa simply refers to the substantive visa you’re awaiting. Once granted, this visa will provide you with work rights, typically allowing you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study terms. Until then, your Bridging Visa maintains your lawful status in Australia.

2. Age Considerations for Skilled Migration Visas:

You’re correct that age limits apply to certain skilled migration visas:

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189): Applicants must be under 45 years of age when invited to apply.

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190): Also requires applicants to be under 45 at the time of invitation.

Given your age, these pathways may not be available unfortunately ☹️

3. Employer-Sponsored Visas:

While securing employer sponsorship can be challenging, especially without current work rights, there are options without age restrictions:

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482): No age limit applies. This visa allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for positions they can’t fill locally.

After working in Australia for a specified period, pathways to permanent residency may become available, though age limits and other criteria apply at that stage.

4. Alternative Visa Options:

Long shots (depending on your personal circumstances) 🙂 Consider exploring:

Partner Visa: If you’re in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, this pathway doesn’t have age restrictions.

Parent Visa: If you have children who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, you might be eligible (though to be honest, the current processing times are very prohibitive).

5. Next Steps:

Await Student Visa Outcome: Once granted, you’ll have work rights, enhancing your employment prospects.

Network and Job Search: Utilize platforms like https://482jobs.com, Seek.com.au, and Indeed.com.au to find potential employers willing to sponsor.

Professional Advice: Consulting with a registered migration agent can provide personalized guidance tailored to your circumstances, we do have an agent we can refer you to though they will charge for an initial assessment (approx $100)

I hope this clarifies your concerns and questions Vera though please feel free to reach out with any further questions.

Best regards,

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Lyndon,

Great to hear from you again mate, and these are really important questions!

1. Do you need visa sponsorship before applying for an Australia visa?

Ye, for the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa, you must have a job offer and sponsorship from an Australian employer before you can apply. You can’t apply first and then look for a sponsor later. The 482 visa is an employer-sponsored visa, so your sponsor lodges a nomination, and you then apply for the visa based on that specific role.

2. What does “Full Working Rights” or PR mean?

When companies say you must have “full working rights,” they usually mean:

You’re already a Permanent Resident (PR), or

You hold a visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions, like a partner visa or a permanent skilled visa.

Since you’re currently overseas, you don’t have working rights until you’re granted a visa. That’s why applying for jobs that offer 482 visa sponsorship is the best pathway for you right now.

3. What about Permanent Residency (PR)?

Good news—your occupation Diesel Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO 321212) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which opens doors to permanent visa pathways too!

Some options include:

• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – points-tested and doesn’t need employer sponsorship
• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – state-sponsored
• Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – you can apply after working with your sponsor for 2–3 years on the 482 visa, or in some cases, direct entry if eligible

You might also consider building your points and submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect, especially while applying for 482 sponsorships.

Let me know if you want help with a points calculation or figuring out the best long-term plan.

Hope this clears things up!

Cheers,

Mark

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[Mark]

Welcome to our community and what a great question, Edith!

To apply for a visa-sponsored job in Australia, most people follow this common pathway using the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), also known as the TSS visa:

1. Find a Sponsor – First, you need to find an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you. We recommend starting with https://482jobs.com – this is one of our websites, and all jobs listed there are confirmed as offering visa sponsorship. You can also search on:

Seek: https://seek.com.au

Indeed: https://indeed.com.au

2. Get a Job Offer – Once you secure a job offer, your employer must apply to become an approved business sponsor (if not already) and nominate you for the position.

3. Lodge Your Visa Application – After the nomination is approved, you can apply for the 482 visa through the Department of Home Affairs.

4. Processing Time – Visa processing times vary, but for most applicants, the 482 visa takes between 1 to 3 months. Some applications can be faster if everything is in order.

For a detailed step-by-step guide on how to apply for a 482 visa, we’ve created this helpful resource: How to Find a Job in Australia with 482 Visa Sponsorship?

I hope this helps you get started! If you need help with anything else, please let me know.

All the best

Mark

[Mark]

Hi mate

To avoid this site becoming the Tommy/Mark show, I hope some others will chip in though based on what I have seen amongst our community posts I think you may be one of the furthest ahead from a visa process perspective. 🙂

For what it’s worth, here’s my own view and input:

1. Keep applying for 482 sponsorship jobs?

Absolutely yes. This is not “overkill” at all. It’s a smart parallel strategy. Many people pursue multiple visa options at once, and a job offer with 482 sponsorship could actually accelerate your pathway to Australia.

2. Should you accept another EOI invitation?

You can submit multiple EOIs, but you can only hold one active visa application at a time. This kinda makes sense as it would be unproductive for the Aussie government to spend time processing two visas when only one will be accepted. It would also be costly for you (double the fees etc).

If you receive another invitation (say for the 189 visa), you can either:

Let it expire (if you prefer to wait on your current 190), or

Withdraw your current 190 application and lodge the new one—but only if you’re sure it’s the better option.

Receiving new invitations won’t negatively affect your current 190 application unless you act on them. So there’s no harm in keeping your EOIs active and updated.

3. Stay engaged but strategic

You’re already thinking the right way. Keeping options open across multiple pathways (General Skilled Migration, employer sponsorship, even study) is wise. Just make sure not to lodge overlapping visa applications that could interfere with each other.

I hope that helps and as always, please let me know if you have any further questions.

Cheers,

Mark

[Mark]

Welcome to our community Asra 👋🏻

[Mark]

You are welcome mate 🙂 Once you have had chance to digest that information, let me know if you have any further questions. 👍🏻

[Mark]

Hi Richard, welcome to the community! 🙂

To find an employer in Australia who is willing to sponsor you for farm work or a care job, here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

1. Visit 482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and every job listed there is confirmed to offer visa sponsorship: https://482jobs.com

You can search for roles like “farm worker”, “aged care worker”, or “disability support worker”.

2. Also check these job boards:

Seek: https://seek.com.au

Indeed: https://indeed.com.au

Be sure to include keywords like “482 visa” or “visa sponsorship” in your search to help narrow down your results as these two sites list both sponsored and non-sponsored jobs in Australia.

3. Update your resume for Australian employers – Format matters a lot. Here’s a helpful guide to get your resume right:

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

4. Upload your resume to our database – Australian employers use this to find suitable overseas candidates. You can upload yours here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

5. LinkedIn can also help – You can boost your chances of being noticed by recruiters through smart LinkedIn strategies. Check out our tips:

https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin

In terms of visa pathways:

Farm work is generally available under the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) visa if the employer is in a regional area.

Care jobs may fall under ANZSCO 423111 (Aged or Disabled Carer), which is currently on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) – so sponsorship is possible through a 482 or 494 visa in regional areas.

I hope you find this helpful, Richard. Let us know how you go or if you have more questions!

All the best!

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi again Adeola, and thanks for the follow up.

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to secure visa sponsorship as a Production Manager (Manufacturing) – ANZSCO 133512, especially if he has been working in that role since 2022.

Here’s a quick breakdown of your options:

ANZSCO 133512 is on the STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List), which means it is eligible for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa, but not for the independent or regional permanent visa streams unless part of a DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement).

Many food manufacturing companies in regional or outer metro areas actively sponsor overseas talent in roles like production or operations managers, especially when they struggle to fill these roles locally.

To improve his chances of getting sponsored:

1. He should tailor his resume to Australian standards – you can check out this helpful guide here:

https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/

2. He can upload his resume to our site at https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/ – every month, Australian employers search our resume database to find candidates open to sponsorship.

3. Start job hunting on platforms that feature sponsorship-confirmed roles, such as:

https://482jobs.com (our own platform – all jobs here offer sponsorship)

https://seek.com.au

https://indeed.com.au

With over two years of relevant experience, he’s in a strong position—especially if he can show success in managing production lines, staff supervision, KPIs, and cost/quality control.

I hope that helps. Feel free to keep the questions coming!

Warm regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

Hello Sheu, this is still work in progress. In its most simple form it’s a bit of fun though we do intend to offer benefits to members when they reach certain ranks/point thresholds.

For example, as we run a network of Australia migration related sites, this will likely include an ad free experience on Oz Visa Jobs and free access to some of our other services such as free 482job club memberships on our other website https://482jobs.com

Ultimately, we need to let it run for a while first so we can gage how many points is a reasonably accessible level.

So far, we have members who ask a question, get an answer and never respond again so we’re trying to encourage a little more ‘community’ interaction as that is where we hope to see our site going in the future.

I hope this helps? 🤔

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[Mark]

Great! I have also answered your question in your thread here so let’s continue the conversation there 🙂👍🏻

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