Temporary Skill Shortage
Subclass 482
This visa, referred to as the TSS subclass 482 visa, enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian. It facilitates targeted use of overseas workers to address temporary skill shortages, while ensuring that Australian workers get priority.
TSS visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams:
Short-Term stream
This stream is available if your employer wishes to sponsor you (as an overseas skilled worker) on a temporary basis only in occupations listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation list (STSOL) for a TSS visa. It can be used to fill positions for a maximum of two years or four years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies.
Medium-Term stream
This stream is available if your employers wishes to sponsor you (as an overseas skilled worker) for periods of up to four years in occupations listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) for TSS visa.
Labour Agreement stream
This stream is available if your employer wishes to sponsor you (as an overseas worker) and has entered into a labour agreement with the Department.
What You Can Do
This visa allows you to travel to and from Australia for the duration of your visa and:
- if you are the primary visa holder, to work in Australia in your nominated occupation for an approved sponsor (or an associated entity of a sponsoring Australian employer).
- if you are a family member, to work and study in Australia.
Employer Requirements
This information is for employers who want to sponsor a skilled worker from outside (or inside) Australia for a TSS visa.
Unless you are already an approved standard business sponsor or have executed a labour agreement with the Department, the first step to sponsoring an overseas worker for a TSS visa will be to apply to become a standard business sponsor.
A labour agreement is a formal arrangement negotiated between an Australian employer and the Australian Government. It may be used when the standard TSS program is not available.
Streamlined arrangements are also in place for existing standard business sponsors to renew their sponsorship prior to expiry.
It is strongly recommended that you apply for accredited status as this has significant benefits for Australian employers.
Applicant Requirements
You might be able to get this visa, as an overseas worker, if you:
- have been nominated for a position by an approved sponsor and that nomination has been approved
- meet any required skills and qualifications requirements including completing any skills assessments required
- meet English language requirements
- if in Australia, hold a substantive visa, a subclass 010 (Bridging A) visa, a subclass 020 (Bridging B) visa or a Subclass 030 (Bridging C) visa
- have substantially complied with any conditions that apply or applied to your last visa
- meet health and character requirements
- meet the requirements of the stream in which you apply
Enquire about this visa
Client Stories
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Steps to apply for a work visa
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Contact Visacorp to obtain a full assessment of your eligibility for an Australian visa.
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Visacorp will advise in writing which visa is most suitable for you and confirm your eligibility for the chosen visa. A service agreement (i.e. quote & appointment letter) will be provided to you for your consideration and acceptance.
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Once Visacorp is appointed we will guide you through the visa preparation process so that the application is presented to the Department of Home Affairs so that it stands the best chance of success
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Submit visa application to the Department of Home Affairs along with all certified documents
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Await decision from the Department of Home Affairs.