Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa Subclass 482

The Subclass 482 enables employers to hire overseas workers to work within their business if they cannot source a skilled Australian to fill the position.  

This visa involves a three steps process:

Business Sponsorship Application

A business must be approved as Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) in order to be able to sponsor an overseas worker to fill the position within their business.   There are certain requirements that businesses must meet to be approved.  Once approved as a Standard Business Sponsor, it’s valid for up to 5 years. Businesses can nominate as many workers as they need during the term of SBS.

Nomination Application

Once the business is approved as a Standard Business Sponsor, the position must be nominated by the sponsor. There are three streams available for 482 nomination application:

Short Term Stream

This stream for skilled workers with occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL). Under this stream the visa can be obtained up to two years, renewable for a further two years. Under this stream:

  • The occupation must be on the STSOL 
  • Have minimum two years relevant work experience in the last five years
  • Meet ANZCO requirements 
  • Be a Genuine Temporary Entrant. Applicants must show they intend to stay temporarily
  • Have a relevant skill assessment If required for the occupation 
  • Have IELTS 5 overall with no score under 4.5 or equivalent
  • The visa is valid only for 2 years (4 years if an International Trade Obligation applies) and can be renewed once onshore
  • No pathway to permanent residency
  • Labour Market Testing: Employers must demonstrate that they have tried to source workers from the local labour market first unless an international treaty obligation applies
  • Skilling Australians Fund: Employers must make a contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund
  • Market salary rate for the position must be met
  • Meet the health requirement
  • Meet the character requirement
  • No age limit

Medium Term Stream

This stream for skilled workers with occupations on the Medium and Long Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).  Under this stream the visa can be obtained up to four years with eligibility for permanent residency after three years. Under this stream:

  • The occupation must be on MLTSSL
  • Have minimum two years relevant work experience in the last five years
  • Meet ANZCO requirements 
  • Have a relevant skill assessment If required for the occupation 
  • Have IELTS 5 overall with no score under 5 or equivalent
  • The visa is valid for 4 years and can be renewed onshore unlimited times
  • Pathway to permanent residency after 3 years
  • Labour Market Testing: Employers must demonstrate that they have tried to source workers from the local labour market first unless an international trade obligation applies
  • Skilling Australians Fund: Employers must make a contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund
  • Market salary rate for the position must be met
  • Meet the health requirement
  • Meet the character requirement
  • No age limit

Labour Agreement Stream 

This stream permits the nomination of overseas workers in accordance with a labour agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia.

Visa Application

The applicant applied for a visa to fill the position. The applicant must demonstrate that they meet the skills for their occupation.