Australia has around 800,000 job opportunities in more than 20 sectors. Australian employers hire and sponsor foreign workers to migrate and work in Australia if their occupation is listed under the Skilled Occupation List released by the Australian government. Foreign workers are usually sponsored under the Employer Sponsored stream under the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (subclass 494) Program.
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What are visa sponsorship jobs in Australia?
Job roles under the Skilled Occupation list usually qualify for visa sponsorship in Australia. The table below lists the top in-demand jobs that are eligible as skilled occupations in Australia:
|
ANZSCO Code |
Job Role |
|
411511 |
Health Worker |
|
141999 |
Accommodation and Hospitality Managers |
|
221111 |
Accountant |
|
131113 |
Advertising Manager |
|
233912 |
Agricultural Engineer |
|
253211 |
Anaesthetist |
|
232111 |
Architect |
|
252711 |
Audiologist |
|
234514 |
Biotechnologist |
|
253312 |
Cardiologist |
|
351311 |
Chef |
|
233211 |
Civil Engineer |
|
351411 |
Cook |
|
262111 |
Database Administrator |
|
224311 |
Economist |
|
234411 |
Geologist |
|
232411 |
Graphic Designer |
|
135199 |
ICT Managers |
|
225112 |
Market Research Analyst |
|
234913 |
Meteorologist |
|
251411 |
Optometrist |
|
253411 |
Psychiatrist |
|
254414 |
Registered Nurse (Community Health) |
|
132511 |
Research and Development Manager |
|
224113 |
Statistician |
|
261112 |
Systems Analyst |
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Who is eligible for visa sponsorship jobs in Australia?
You would be eligible for visa sponsorship jobs if your job role is listed under the Skills Occupation list and qualify under the Employer Sponsor stream of the Skilled Employer Regional (Provisional) Visa program (Subclass 494) visa. To be eligible for the Employer Sponsor stream of Skilled Employer Regional (Provisional) Visa program (Subclass 494) visa, you must:
- Are aged under 45 years
- Have basic English language proficiency
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in your nominated occupation
- Have relevant skills as required for your job role
- Are nominated to work in a job role listed under the Skilled Occupation list
Subclass 494 visa holders can migrate, live, work, and study in designated areas in Australia for up to 5 years. You can even apply for Australia PR upon eligibility.
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