[Mark]

Hello again Jalal

Have you thought about visiting Australia for a brief time to help secure a job offer?

You could travel to Australia under a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – Business Stream or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 601) which might help the conversations.

Also (though I am sure you are already doing this), proactively explain the PEV’s work rights – Make it clear that no employer sponsorship is required and that they will receive full work rights once the visa is granted.

With regards to companies/avenues for employment – After much googling, I’ve pulled together the below which I hope is a useful starting point.

1. Aviation & Airline Industry

While Australian airlines and aviation companies often require Australian work rights immediately, some employers may be open to hiring PEV applicants, particularly for roles where skills shortages exist. Your client should focus on:

Regional airlines & charter services – These employers often struggle to find experienced professionals, especially in flight operations, dispatch, and logistics.

Aviation services & ground handling companies – Companies supporting airports (fueling, ground handling, aircraft servicing) often need experienced aviation personnel.

FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) aviation roles – Some mining and resources companies operate aviation support services where dispatch and flight coordination experience could be beneficial.

Potential Employers & Job Boards (Please google to find their website details)

• Alliance Airlines (regional and FIFO charters)
• Regional Express (REX) (operates smaller regional flights)
• Cobham Aviation (FIFO services for mining and offshore industries)
• Qantas & Jetstar (for ground-based roles, though competitive)
• dnata & Menzies Aviation (ground operations, dispatch, and support)
• https://seek.com.au
• https://indeed.com.au

2. Logistics & Freight Forwarding (Aviation-Related)

Your experience could also be valuable in logistics, particularly in:

• Air freight & cargo coordination
• Transport planning & operations
• Fleet & route scheduling

Potential employers in the logistics space could include:

• Toll Aviation & Freight
• DHL Express
• Qantas Freight

3. Mining & Resources (FIFO Aviation Logistics)

Given your interest in mining and Australia’s vast mining sector, FIFO operations often require experienced flight coordinators and logistics specialists.

Mining companies with their own aviation support services may need dispatch professionals to manage crew rotations and flights.

Helicopter & charter flight operators servicing offshore and remote locations.

Potential employers:

Rio Tinto, BHP, Fortescue Metals Group (FIFO operations)

Aviation charter services (e.g., CHC Helicopters, Bristow Group)

4. Defence & Government Aviation Support

Finally, you could explore government roles supporting civil aviation, defence, or emergency services, such as:

• Airservices Australia (air traffic control & aviation safety)
• CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) (aviation regulation & compliance)
• State government aviation departments (emergency services aviation)

I know this isn’t giving you an immediate answer, but I hope these pointers helps.

With Indeed and Seek job boards. See if you identify any common recruitment companies across the jobs being advertised so you can also reach out to them directly.

All the best

Mark

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Hi James,

This is good news as your occupation, Electrical Engineering Technician, is on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

This makes you eligible for several visa pathways, depending on your skills, experience, and whether you have an employer sponsor or state/territory nomination.

Here’s a high-level breakdown of your options:

1. Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways

• Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – A points-tested visa that does not require employer or state sponsorship. Offers full work rights and a direct pathway to permanent residency but is highly competitive.
• Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) – Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory, which grants an additional 5 points. Faster processing than the 189 visa.
• Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Requires sponsorship from an employer for a permanent role. Suitable if you have a job offer from an Australian company.

2. Regional Pathways (PR and Provisional Visas)

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) – Requires nomination by a state/territory or a family sponsor in a designated regional area. Provides a pathway to PR after three years.
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer-sponsored visa for regional areas, leading to PR after three years.
• Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187) – A direct PR visa for regional employer-sponsored applicants (limited to transitional cases).

3. Temporary and Graduate Visas

• Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream – Available if you recently completed an Australian qualification. Provides work rights for 18 months (or longer in some cases).
• Training visa (subclass 407) – Allows you to undertake workplace-based training in Australia to enhance your skills.

4. Employer-Sponsored Temporary Work

• Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium-Term Stream – Requires employer sponsorship and allows up to four years of work, with a pathway to PR.

Key Considerations

• If you don’t have an employer sponsor, the 189 or 190 visas may be the best option, but you must meet the points threshold.
• If you are open to regional areas, the 491 visa increases your chances of getting an invitation and offers a PR pathway.
• If you have a job offer, employer-sponsored visas like the 186 or 482 visa provide a direct route to working in Australia.

Do you have a preference for the approach you’d prefer to take or any additional questions about any of the different visa options?

Lots of information I know so no rush but let me know if you require further help,

All the best

Mark

[Mark]

Hello Naim

Which visa would you like to progress?

You are looking at two main streams.

1. A stream that requires sponsorship from either an Australian state or a company or
2. A stream that enables you to apply without needing a sponsor first.

The default option from a TRA assessment is for the first (sponsored) stream. If you want to progress down option 2, you can select the option on this form, “I need a skills assessment for a different visa.”

Clicking the I need a skills assessment for a different visas box results in a further drop down where they seek some additional questions to see if you qualify for a visa without a sponsor.

Ie.

Do you have the following:

• Minimum of 6 years full-time paid employment (or equivalent part-time employment) in your nominated occupation
• Minimum of 4 years full-time paid employment (or equivalent part-time employment) in your nominated occupation and an overseas qualification directly related to your occupation
• Minimum of 3 years full-time paid employment (or equivalent part-time employment) in your nominated occupation and an Australian qualification, including 12 months full-time paid employment in your nominated occupation in the last three years
• (For those with an Australian occupational licence (without restrictions) required by law to perform the work) 12 months full-time paid employment in Australia in your nominated occupation in the last three years

If you are unable to meet the criteria defined above, then I would stick with the sponsored options.

In this case, click the box next to “I need a skills assessment to apply to the Department of Home Affairs for a Temporary Skills Shortage (Subclass 482) visa.

Provide “Your country of passport” information and follow the prompts.

Note that you do not need a skills assessment to simply apply for jobs in Australia offering sponsorship. However, you will be a much more attractive prospect for an employer if you have passed a skills assessment first.

I hope this helps

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Samuel – Please review the article here as it provides a ery detailed breakdown, including a list of the main trucking companies in Australia.

I recommend you research each company directly (google) and engage with them via their company website or LinkedIn

I hope this helps.

Regards

Mark

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[Mark]

Hi Umair. I’m sorry. Reading over my previous replies and my enthusiasm to share lots of information, I can appreciate why it may have been confusing.

Cutting the Australia Sponsored Visa process back to its most basic features.

1. You apply for a job (just like you would do in your home country but the jobs are in Australia and offered with Visa sponsorship.
2. Subject to the employer being impressed with your resume, you will be invited for an interview.
3. If you are successful in the interview, you will be offered the position.

As I said earlier, the first stage is identical to applying for a job at home. Your resume and performance at the interview will result in a job offer based on these merits.

Once the employer has made a job offer and is sponsoring you for the 482 visa, the process generally follows these steps:

1. Employer’s Sponsorship & Nomination: Your employer must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS). They will nominate your job position for the visa.
2. Visa Application:After the nomination is approved, you can apply for the 482 visa. You may need to provide documents such as proof of work experience, English test results, and health insurance.
3. Health Examination. You may be required to complete a medical check-up, including chest X-rays, blood tests, and a medical examination. The exact tests depend on factors such as your country of residence and intended work in Australia.
4. Character Requirements: You may need police clearance certificates from countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
5. Visa Outcome: The Department of Home Affairs will assess your application, and if successful, they will grant the 482 visa, allowing you to work in Australia.

Here are the links to apply directly: These will be the job board links I shared earlier.

Specifically

https://482jobs.com – our own website. We have a small team who finds and checks the jobs listed on 482jobs. Every job listed on this website is from an employer who has expressed a desire to offer Visa sponsorship (so they are actively targeting people not already in Australia)

The other main job sites to consider are:

https://seek.com.au

https://indeed.com.au

The latter two sites will likely list more engineering roles (Seek is Australia’s main job site), but you might need to do a little more work to identify whether they are open to offering Visa sponsorship.

Initially, for Seek and Indeed, you could add terms such as “Sponsorship” to the search and the job title to filter jobs to those offering sponsorship.

I hope this helps Umair, and I apologise for any confusion earlier.

Regards

Mark

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[Mark]

Awesome. Thank you very much for confirming Thomas. I really hope you are able to get some further traction with your applications.

I’ll also make some tweaks to the gettingdownunder article I’m drafting to provide further guidance to others in a similar scenario to yourself.

Fingers crossed for some good news for you in the short term 🤞🏻

All the best

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Riya,

Welcome to the forum! It’s great to hear that you’re on a 491 visa in South Australia and looking for opportunities in medical writing.

You might find it useful to check platforms like Seek.com.au, LinkedIn, and Indeed.com.au which often have listings for medical writing roles in Australia.

Since medical writing can sometimes be freelance or contract-based, you could also explore international remote opportunities through platforms like Upwork or Freelancer, while ensuring they align with your visa conditions.

If you’re looking to connect with professionals in the field, consider joining LinkedIn groups or industry associations like the Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA). They might have networking events, job postings, and resources to help you get started.

Wishing you the best in your job search! Let us know how you go.

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Welcome, James, nice to meet you and welcome ☺️

Firstly, if we can lock down your occupation, this will help me better recommend some potential Australua visa options for you.

Based on your background as a Generator Service Engineer, I think the most relevant ANZSCO code for your occupation would likely be either:

ANZSCO 341111 – Electrician (General)

It covers installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including generators.

Or alternatively, if your role is more specialised in power generation, another possible ANZSCO code is:

ANZSCO 312312 – Electrical Engineering Technician

This role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical machinery, including generators.

Am I close, and does one of these roles resonate more than the other? If you can confirm please? We can then dig into your broader options

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

Hello Jalal, can you confirm your occupation for me please?

Also, what difficulty are you facing more specifically? Finding the job’s in the first place or securing interviews etc?

Cheers

Mark

[Mark]

Hello Jalal and welcome to our community!

Congratulations on being selected for the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV)! That’s an exciting opportunity.

Since you’re in the process of meeting the visa requirements, here are some key steps to focus on:

Employment: Many PEV applicants secure jobs through Australian job portals like Seek (seek.com.au) or JobActive (jobsearch.gov.au). You may also explore industry-specific recruitment agencies.

Medicals: You’ll need to complete a health examination through a panel physician approved by the Australian Government. You can check the list of approved doctors here:

Relocation Tips: Consider factors like housing, cost of living, transport, and support networks. Many new migrants find temporary accommodation before securing long-term housing.

I hope that helps – let me know if you wpuld like me to assist with anything else such as job search strategies etc 😊

Best regards,

Mark

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Hello Krisvosky, welcome to our community!

Thank you for your post, not I removed your resume as it contained personal information which we wouldn’t recommend sharing on a public forum such as ours.

Butchers are listed on Australia’s Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), meaning you may be eligible for an employer-sponsored visa. The main visa options include:

• Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482 – Short-Term Stream) – Requires sponsorship from an approved Australian employer.
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (subclass 494) – Requires sponsorship from an employer in a regional area.
• Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186 – Direct Entry Stream) – A permanent visa option (but typically requires more experience and skills assessment).

To qualify, you’ll typically need:

• A formal qualification or relevant work experience
• A skills assessment (if required)
• A job offer from an approved Australian employer

Places to search for Sponsored Butchers Jobs In Australia

Our job boards are dedicated to sponsored jobs in Australia at https://482jobs.com

https://seek.com.au – Seek is Australia’s largest job site but advertising mainly non-sponsored jobs (though you may still find sponsored listings on Seek).

https://indeed.com.au – The Australia job board for indeed.com – Another good job board (though searching will be required).

I hope that helps. If you have any other questions. Please let me know.

All the best

Mark

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[Mark]

Hello Naim,

Thank you for sharing more details about your experience.

Electricians are on Australia’s Medium and Long-Term Skilled Shortage List (MLTSSL), meaning you may be eligible for a skilled visa. However, to qualify, you will need to meet specific requirements, including:

• A skills assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
• Meeting English language requirements
• Potential state or employer sponsorship, depending on the visa pathway

The main visa options for you include:

✅ Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) – No sponsorship required; based on points (age, experience, English skills, etc.).

✅ Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) – Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory.

✅ Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) – Requires state nomination or family sponsorship; allows work in regional areas.

Have you had any thoughts on your preferred approach? Would you be looking for a sponsored visa (one where you would require a job offer first), or would you prefer an option where you can apply for a visa independently of a job offer (and find work once you move to Australia)?

Best regards,
Mark

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[Mark]

Hello again Naim
Are you referring to technical engineering like repair freeze and Air conditioning or the warehouse packers?

Warehouse packers will not qualify for Australia skilled visas. If you are looking at technical engineering, I will need a little more information about your experience. Are you an electrician or similar?

Thanks in advance

Mark

[Mark]

Hello Naim

We have spent a lot of time creating this platform to consolidate our support channels into a single location.

Keeping the discussions in our forums also means that other users with a similar background or experience will benefit from our interactions so we don’t need to answer the same questions multiple times.

If you need to contact me personally, you can always send me a message (though I won’t be able to provide you 1:1 support via our messaging platform (for the same reasons as above).

Thank you for your understanding 😊

[Mark]

Nice to meet you Naim, your title is very different to how you describe your occupation. Are you able to clarify this for me please?

Many thanks

Mark