Definition: Employer-sponsored visas allow Australian businesses to sponsor overseas workers to fill skill shortages.
These visas require employer nomination and ongoing compliance obligations.Some pathways lead to permanent residence, while others are temporary.
- Employer-Sponsored Visas (Hub) An overview of employer sponsorship pathways, eligibility requirements, and compliance obligations.
- Subclass 482 – Skill in Demand Visa A temporary visa allowing Australian employers to sponsor overseas workers for approved occupations.
- Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme A permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.
- Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional A provisional regional visa sponsored by an approved regional employer.
- Subclass 407 – Training Visa A temporary visa for structured workplace-based training and skill development.
- DAMA – Designated Area Migration Agreements Regional agreements that allow employers in designated areas to sponsor overseas workers for occupations not available under standard skilled visa programs.
- Northern Territory DAMA A DAMA program supporting employers across the Northern Territory to address ongoing workforce shortages.
- Victoria DAMA A state-based DAMA providing sponsorship options for approved occupations in designated Victorian regions.
- Goulburn Valley DAMA A regional DAMA supporting agricultural, manufacturing, and healthcare employers in the Goulburn Valley.
- Great South Coast DAMA A DAMA covering key industries in Victoria’s Great South Coast region.
- Townsville North Queensland DAMA A DAMA supporting employers in Townsville and surrounding North Queensland regions.
- Far North Queensland (FNQ) DAMA A regional DAMA addressing skill shortages across Far North Queensland.
- Orana NSW DAMA A DAMA designed to support regional employers in the Orana region of New South Wales.
- South Australia DAMA A statewide DAMA offering flexible migration options for South Australian employers.
- Western Australia DAMA A DAMA framework supporting multiple regional migration agreements across Western Australia.
- South West WA DAMA A regional DAMA supporting employers in Western Australia’s South West region.
- Pilbara DAMA A DAMA addressing critical workforce shortages in the Pilbara region.
- Kimberley DAMA A regional DAMA supporting employers across the Kimberley region.
- Goldfields DAMA A DAMA assisting employers in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.