Work in Australia

Why Work in Australia?

Critical Skills in Demand

Australia faces significant shortages in engineering, IT, healthcare, and construction - making the Skills in Demand visa a critical pathway for employers to fill positions that cannot be filled by local talent.

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Skills in Demand visa holders may be able to transition to permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186, which usually requires 2 years of full-time sponsored work.

Exceptional Quality of Life

Australia consistently ranks among the world's most livable nations, with a strong economy, world-class healthcare, and a vibrant multicultural society welcoming skilled workers from around the globe.

Quick Facts: Skills in Demand Subclass 482

Streams Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Labour Agreement streams (stay of up to 4 years; up to 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders)
Employer Requirement Employer must be, or have applied to be, a Standard Business Sponsor and nominate a position on the Core Skills Occupation List (Core Skills) or in ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6 (Specialist Skills)
Salary Requirement Core Skills: at least the Annual Market Salary Rate and no less than AUD $79,423. Specialist Skills: AUD $146,576. For nominations lodged between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027; thresholds are indexed each year. See the Home Affairs salary requirements page.
PR Pathway Eligible holders may be sponsored by their employer for ENS Subclass 186 PR, which usually requires 2 years of full-time sponsored work

Our Services

Skills in Demand Visa Services for Australia

End-to-end support from employer nomination through to visa grant and arrival in Australia.

Employer Nomination

We assist employers with submitting their nomination for the Skills in Demand visa - ensuring the nominated position, salary, and skills meet all Australian Department of Home Affairs requirements including Labour Market Testing.

Visa Application

Our team guides employees through the Skills in Demand Subclass 482 visa application - skill assessments, health examinations, police clearances, and the online ImmiAccount submission process.

Labour Market Testing

We provide detailed advice and documentation support for Labour Market Testing (LMT) - an essential requirement proving that no suitable Australian worker is available before a foreign worker can be nominated.

Australia Skills in Demand Visa