[Mark]

Welcome to our community Michael. Though I can’t just give you a job (I wish I could), I can certainly guide you through the process and point you to relevant resources to help you.

As this is our introductions forum. Please start a new post in our job search and sponsorship forum here.

https://ozvisaforum.com/forum/doing-it/job-search-sponsorship/

If you can provide further information about your experience and what your job entails, in your new post, this will help me align your skills with the correct occupation from an Australia visa perspective.🙂

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Anton,

Welcome to our community, and thanks for sharing your background! 🙂

With your experience and a Masters, i think you have a strong profile for employer sponsorship here in Australia.

Job Search Tips for Sponsored Roles

To find employer-sponsored opportunities as a Quantity Surveyor (ANZSCO 233213) or Contract Administrator (ANZSCO 511111), consider the following:

Start with 482jobs.com ( https://482jobs.com ) – This is our dedicated job board where all listed roles offer visa sponsorship.

Check major job portals like Seek.com.au and Indeed.com.au. Use keywords like “visa sponsorship” or “482 visa” when searching.

Network with industry professionals on LinkedIn and construction forums. Engage with companies hiring in your field.

Contact recruitment agencies specializing in construction and infrastructure roles, such as Hays Recruitment and Design & Build Recruitment.

Employer-Sponsored Visa Options

Since your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), you have pathways like:

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa – Subclass 482: Requires employer sponsorship and allows you to work in Australia for up to four years.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) – Subclass 186: A direct permanent residency (PR) option if an employer is willing to sponsor you under the Direct Entry stream.

Skilled Independent or State-Sponsored Visas (189/190/491): If employer sponsorship is difficult, you may consider applying for a points-tested visa through the General Skilled Migration (GSM) pathway, provided you meet eligibility requirements.

Other Considerations

Ensure your skills assessment is completed through AIQS (Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors) for Quantity Surveyors. Contract Administrators may not require a skills assessment for employer-sponsored visas.

Improve your chances by targeting regional areas, as some employers outside major cities are more willing to sponsor skilled workers.

Best of luck with your job search! Feel free to ask if you need more specific advice. 😊

Regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Anmol,

Welcome to the community! Finding a sponsored job in Australia with Domino’s will depend on your role and experience level.

Restaurant Managers (ANZSCO 141111): If you have experience managing a Domino’s store, handling staff, finances, and operations, you may qualify for employer sponsorship under the Subclass 482 (TSS) visa or even Skilled Migration pathways.

Pizza Chefs (ANZSCO 351111 – Cook): If you have formal training and extensive experience, you might be eligible for sponsorship.

Entry-Level Roles (Delivery Drivers, Kitchen Hands, Pizza Makers): These roles are generally not eligible for visa sponsorship. If you’re looking for work in these positions, you may need to explore other visa options like a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417/462) or a Student Visa (Subclass 500).

For sponsored job listings, check https://482jobs.com first, as all jobs there offer sponsorship. You can also check Seek.com.au and Indeed.com.au but may need to filter for sponsorship opportunities.

If you have specific questions about visas or eligibility, feel free to ask!

Regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

No worries at all and best of luck..please keep in touch and let us know how your engagements go. 🤞🏻

[Mark]

Hi Thokozani 👋🏻🙂

Welcome to our community! It’s great to have you here. Feel free to explore the forum and ask any questions you may have about Australian visas, migration pathways, or job opportunities. When ready, you can start a new topic here: https://ozvisaforum.com/post-new-topic/.

Looking forward to your contributions!

Best regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

I agree, Darlene. Your being here is almost a “try before you buy” for Australia.

Under the general skilled migration scheme, having Australian experience can give you extra points,. However, this has to be in a field closely related to your nominated occupation (so hospitality won’t help your aspirations to come to Australia leveraging your accountancy background).

As the article I shared earlier suggested, something is clearly broken from a process perspective, and I hope the Australian government sees this and starts to act.

You are doing all the right things though and I wish you all the success in your journey. 🙏🏻

[Mark]

Hi Thomas,

Great to hear you’re enjoying being part of the community! You have been asking some good questions and I’ve been learning a lot too researching info for some of the answers! 🙂

You’ve described the contractor/staffing model really well, and yes, Australia does have a similar system, though it’s not as widespread or structured around visa sponsorship as in the U.S.

Before I go on, I’m going to repeat/reference some of the firm’s you have mentioned but including their website details for the benefit of other community members that might find this topic useful. I’m also going to reference some of the job sites I’ve mentioned in our other exchanges, just for completeness. 🙂 With all that said, let’s dig into your questions:

IT Staffing Firms That May Sponsor Visas in Australia

Many large recruitment agencies in Australia do work with international candidates, but sponsorship depends on a few factors—mainly the demand for your specific skill set and whether the company is willing to go through the visa process. Some agencies known for IT recruitment and occasional sponsorship include:

Hays IT (https://www.hays.com.au) – One of the biggest recruitment firms in Australia with a strong IT division. They occasionally place candidates in sponsored roles.

Paxus (https://www.paxus.com.au) – Specializes in IT and digital recruitment, and has been known to work with companies that sponsor skilled workers.

Halcyon Knights (https://www.halcyonknights.com.au) – IT-focused recruiter, but sponsorship is rare.

Robert Half (https://www.roberthalf.com.au) – While they do a lot of IT recruitment, their focus is more on contract roles rather than sponsorship.

AUREC (https://www.aurec.com) – Another IT recruitment agency that sometimes works with companies open to sponsorship.

Talent International (https://www.talentinternational.com) – They specialize in IT and tech recruitment, and I’ve seen cases where they placed skilled workers on sponsored visas.

Where to Find Sponsored Jobs in IT

While recruiters can be useful, many candidates looking for 482 Visa (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa) sponsorship or 186 Visa (Employer Nomination Scheme Visa) sponsorship apply directly to companies that are already sponsoring. These are some of the best places to look:

482Jobs.com – This site specifically lists jobs offering visa sponsorship in Australia, making it a great place to start.

Seek.com.au – Australia’s largest job board. Use terms like “482 visa sponsorship” or “TSS visa” when searching.

Indeed.com.au – Similar to Seek, but filters may need tweaking to find visa-sponsored jobs.

LinkedIn Jobs – Many Australian companies post direct job listings with sponsorship on LinkedIn.

A Few Considerations for IT Contracting in Australia

Sponsorship via recruiters is rare – Most companies prefer to sponsor directly rather than through a recruitment agency. However, recruiters can connect you with companies that sponsor.

Try Large technology Consulting Firms – Companies like Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, and DXC Technology do often sponsor IT professionals under the 482 visa to support large projects they have recently been awarded. Their preference isn’t to have resources with your skillset sat on a ‘bench’ waiting for projects to come in so if they win large projects, they will often consider all options, including overseas candidates..

Consider Regional Employers – Some roles in regional Australia may be easier to secure sponsorship for, as the government is encouraging skilled migration to these areas.

Next Steps

I’d recommend:

1. Checking 482Jobs.com regularly for IT sponsorship jobs (I have to plug our other sites 😉)

2. Reaching out to recruitment firms directly and asking about their sponsorship policies.

3. Looking at larger tech consulting firms that actively sponsor skilled workers.

4. Connecting with Australian-based IT professionals on LinkedIn and asking about their experiences with sponsorship.

If you want help refining your approach, feel free to ask. Wishing you the best in your job search! 👍🏻

Regards,

Mark

PS. No need to include the # Infront of our hashtags. I cleaned those up for you 🙂

[Mark]

Hi Slide, welcome to the forum! 👋🏻

It’s great to hear about your horticulture experience. There are a few visa pathways that might work for you to get a job with visa sponsorship in Australia.

1. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)

Horticulturalist (ANZSCO 362011) is currently on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), meaning employers in regional areas can sponsor you.

You’ll need a job offer from an employer who is an approved sponsor.

Since you have five years of experience, you might qualify directly, but employers often look for candidates with relevant Australian or international certifications.

Check for jobs on https://482jobs.com, as all listed jobs offer visa sponsorship.

2. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)

Similar to the TSS visa but focused on regional Australia, where horticulture jobs are in demand.

Requires a skills assessment from a relevant authority (possibly VETASSESS) and a job offer from a regional employer.

3. DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement)

Some regional areas have agreements allowing sponsorship of skilled workers under relaxed criteria.

Northern Territory, South Australia, and some parts of Victoria and Queensland have DAMAs that may include horticultural roles.

You may be eligible even if you don’t meet the standard experience or salary requirements.

4. Skilled Migration (Subclass 190 or 491)

If your occupation is on a state nomination list, you might apply for a Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491).

These visas don’t require employer sponsorship but do require state nomination.

You’d need a skills assessment and to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.

Finding a Sponsored Job

Start with https://482jobs.com for verified sponsorship jobs.

Also check https://seek.com.au and https://indeed.com.au, but filter for “visa sponsorship” roles.

Contact Australian horticulture employers directly, particularly in regional areas.

Since you’re open to starting as a graduate intern, some agricultural companies or farms may offer traineeship programs, but you’d need to ensure they provide visa sponsorship. Another option is the Working Holiday Visa (if eligible) or Seasonal Worker Program, but Zimbabwe is not currently on the eligible country list.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you need more details.

Regards,

Mark

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[Mark]

No worries at all Etienne. Please reach out if you have any further enquiries and I’ll be happy to assist where I can.🙂

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Cheers, mate. I share your sentiment on the busyness. There are lots to keep on top of, that’s for sure. ☺️

[Mark]

Lol

[Mark]

Nothing further to add. Cheers @markw (Mark No 2). Himal, please feel free to ask any further clarification questions of you have them.

Cheers

Mark

[Mark]

Thanks Anura, when you say SAP, are you a database engineer or do the other ANZSCO links I shared resonate from a responsibility perspective? Once we have an occupation name that aligned with the names Australia migration uses to identify skills in demand, this will help us better map out your visa options. 🙂

With this in mind, if you can provide a little more detail behind your day-to-day job accountabilities, this would help.

[Mark]

Hello Vishnu, thanks for the additional context.

So it sounds like the ATS is doing its job and helping you get your resume flagged by a computer for the correct keywords but once it’s getting to a human recruiter who is viewing your resume it’s not hitting the Mark.

If you are comfortable, please upload your resume to our job boards at 482jobs.com and share the link with me after you have added it to our database. I’ll then take a look to see if anything jumps out that might need to be addressed.

Resume upload link here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

Note if you share the link with me here, only I, a small number of 482jons staff, or recruiters will have access.

Public access to our resumes is disabled for privacy reasons.

Regards

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Chris, if you are applying for a visa independently of a sponsor, how many points do you currently qualify for?

Here’s a useful calculator: https://gettingdownunder.com/australian-migration-points-calculator/

I appreciate the process isn’t easy. Have you considered engaging with a migration agent? For some people this is the easier option as they manage the process for you (though this obviously comes at a cost 💲).

Regards

Mark

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