Information on the requirements and procedures for sponsoring a temporary employee can be found here:
This information is for:
- Australian businesses needing to recruit staff from overseas for temporary entry for up to four years; and
- Those wanting to come to Australia under these sponsorship arrangements.
Visas are available under these arrangements for:
Sponsorship by an Australian or overseas business - if your business is unable to meet its skill needs from within the Australian labour force, you may be able to sponsor personnel from overseas on a temporary basis, to work in Australia for up to four years. Click here for further information.
Labour agreements - this is a formal agreement negotiated between the Australian Government, employers (including industry or employer associations) and other interested parties (for example, unions or professional associations) for permanent or temporary staff. Click here for further information.
Invest Australia Supported Skills agreements - this is designed to encourage international firms to choose Australia as a location for foreign direct investment. Click here for further information.
Service sellers - this is for representatives of overseas suppliers of services negotiating, or entering into, agreements to supply their services in Australia. Click here for further information.
ASSISTANCE WITH THIS VISA OR OTHER VISAS?
You may need the assistance of a migration agent with this visa. Here is our general link to the Migration Agents Registration Authority so that you can better understand what migration agents do in regard to visas, their responsibilities and your rights as a member of the public in regard to Australian visas and Citizenship.