[Mark]

Welcome, Adetola, and thanks for joining our community and your question.

Migrating to Australia as a farmer under a job with visa sponsorship is possible, but it can indeed be challenging to secure an employer willing to sponsor your visa. Here’s some guidance on your situation:

1. Relevant Visa Pathways

Australia’s farming and agricultural industry is currently in demand due to labour shortages, and several visas allow employers to sponsor skilled or semi-skilled workers in this sector. The relevant options include:

• Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482): This visa allows employers to sponsor workers for occupations on the skilled occupation lists, including some agricultural roles.
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494): This visa is for employers in regional Australia who want to sponsor skilled workers.
• Regional Visas (Subclass 491 or 191): You could also qualify under the points-based General Skilled Migration program if you meet eligibility criteria for occupations in demand in regional areas.

2. How to Find a Sponsoring Employer

Here are some practical ways to find employers offering sponsorship in agriculture:

• Online Job Portals: Search for jobs on websites like:
  • 482jobs: https://482jobs.com – note we run this site and have posted farming opportunities that may be suitable.,
  • Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/
  • Jobactive: https://jobsearch.gov.au/
  • Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/
    Look for roles with the keywords “visa sponsorship.” You might get some roles in the results because they include terms such as “Visa Sponsorship not available” – We manually filter these out on 482jobs,
• Australian Agriculture Programs: Some programs match skilled workers with employers in farming.
  • Agriculture Visa Initiative: Under development but focuses on bringing skilled farmers to Australia.
  • Seasonal Worker Programme: Focuses on seasonal work but may lead to further opportunities.
• Industry-Specific Recruitment Agencies: Work with agencies like Agri Labour Australia (https://www.agrilabour.com.au/), which connects agricultural workers with employers.

3. Skills and Qualifications

You may need to meet certain qualifications or have relevant experience in farming. Check the skills assessment requirements for your occupation under the skilled visa program.

Hope this helps.

482jobs.com

482 Jobs - Jobs In Australia Offering 482 Visa Sponsorship - 482 Jobs Australia

482 Jobs - Jobs In Australia Offering 482 Visa Sponsorship - 482 Jobs Australia

[Mark]

G’day Wayne – Firstly, congratulations for being our very first poster in our brand new forums! It’s nice to be able to take the wrapping off finally! 🙂

It sounds like you’ve been facing challenges Let’s look at a few options based on your circumstances:

1. Skilled Migration (No Employer Sponsorship Required)

If you cannot secure employer sponsorship, you might consider skilled migration under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. This does not require employer sponsorship. Key visa subclasses include:

• Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa): Requires nomination by a state or territory government (e.g., WA).
• Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) Points tested visa that enables you to love and work anywhere.
• Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa): A points-tested visa for regional areas like WA, with nomination by the state.

WA maintains a State Skilled Migration Occupation List (SSMOL), which lists occupations eligible for state nomination. If “Managing Director” or related roles in your field are not on this list, there may still be options depending on your qualifications and skills. Explore the WA nomination criteria here: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia.

2. Global Talent Visa Program (now the

The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) targets individuals with exceptional skills in certain sectors. While it’s primarily for tech, finance, and STEM fields, if you have senior-level expertise and international recognition in a niche industry, it may be worth exploring.

Learn more about this visa here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas-for-innovation/national-innovation-visa

3. Temporary Work Visas (Other than Employer Sponsorship)

If employer sponsorship is challenging, you could explore temporary visa pathways that do not rely solely on job offers, such as:

• Subclass 407 (Training Visa): If you’re willing to gain new skills in your field through structured workplace training.
• Subclass 400 (Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa): For highly skilled professionals working on short-term projects.

4. Reassess Sponsorship Options

If sponsorship remains your preferred route, consider:

• Expanding your search to other states or territories with a stronger demand for your skillset.
• Exploring smaller regional businesses (e.g., through the Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) framework), which allows businesses in certain regions to sponsor under less restrictive terms. Learn more here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/regional-migration/dama.

Hopefully, there is some food for thought in the above.

Cheers

Mark

[Mark]

Welcome Yuni – Its lovely to have you hear with us 😊

[Mark]

Hi mate – I wish there were. Based in WA but I’m not a migration agent – I’ve just been gambling for such a long time in this space that I know enough to be dangerous (though qualified migration agents are the way to go).

Are you looking to move alone, or do you have a partner who will be moving with you? Do they have any skills or experience in a profession that might open the door as the primary applicant?

When I moved here – Though I was the main breadwinner in my family, my wife was the primary as she had a degree and at the time I applied I did not. This gave us the extra points boost to get through the door.