Labour Agreements: Solutions for Employers and Skilled Workers

A Labour Agreement allows Australian employers to sponsor overseas workers for specific skills. These are the skills not readily available in the Australian labour market. The Australian Government creates agreements with employers. This is to ensure that the right workers can fill critical job vacancies in specific industries.

This program is not only ideal for employers but also for skilled workers. An employer gets a pathway to bring skilled labour into their business, while the workers get the chance to live and work in Australia, often with the opportunity to gain permanent residency.

At Asia Pacific Group’s skilled migration agents have considerable experience with labour agreement processes and can assist with both employer and employee applications. Let us help you navigate the complexities of a labour agreement and create the best possible outcome for your migration goals.

Get in touch with us today to discover how a labour agreement can work for you!

Highlights

Solutions customised for employers who need to address skill shortages within their businesses.
Exclusive pathways for skilled workers to secure employment and residency in Australia.
Work in critical sectors including health, engineering, and hospitality.
Opportunities for permanent residency based on skills and job roles.
Your immediate family can accompany you on your visa.

Key Eligibility Requirements

A labour agreement has to be in place with an Australian employer.
Nomination from an Australian employer approved for the specific role and job position.
Must meet the skills, experience, and qualifications for the nominated occupation.
Australian health and character requirements must be met.
Should have sufficient funds to support your stay in Australia.
Functional English proficiency for certain roles. (Note that specific sectors might require higher levels.)
Employers have to demonstrate that they have attempted to fill the role with local workers before seeking overseas talent.

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FAQs About Labour Agreement Visa

A contract that enables employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill specific roles with genuine needs in Australia, which standard visa programs have failed to meet.

You can't directly do that until an employer first requests a labour agreement with the Department of Home Affairs and Immigration and Citizenship, followed by nominating the employee.

The employer must comply with the agreement's conditions, should be able to present genuine labour market testing, and meet certain obligations related to the skilled overseas worker's employment.

Yes, you can.