The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or “TSS visa” is a work visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor a person from overseas to work in their business in Australia. It replaced the 457 Temporary Work visa which has been abolished by the Australian Government a number of years ago.
The 482 Visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
With the 482 Visa, there are two streams. A short term stream and a medium-term stream.
Short Term Stream
With the short term stream, you can stay for up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years. You need to have an occupation on the Short Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) to qualify for this stream.
In addition, you will need at least 2 years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field, have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation and meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.
Medium-Term Stream
With the medium-term stream, you can work and live in Australia for up to 4 years. You need to have an occupation on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) to qualify for this medium-term stream.
In addition, just like the short term stream, you will need at least 2 years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field, have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation and meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.
I am interested in knowing more about the TSS. I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Hope to hear from you soon.
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Hey Joyce. Happy to help where we can. If you have any specific questions I recommend posting them in our forum which you’ll now have access to 🙂.
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All the best
Mark
Thanks for this. I didn’t realise the TSS and 482 were one and the same! 🙄
The Aussie migration department love their acronyms Poppy. 🤓
I am interested in knowing more about the TSS. I am Mechanical Diploma also. I have also experience mining equipment. Assembling Dismantling Troubleshoot Repairing like a , Engine Transmission Hydraulic
Hope to hear from you soon.
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I’m a registered midwife leaving outside Australia. How do I qualify for a sponsorship?
Welcome Cecilia – This article is a good place to start: https://482jobs.com/how-to-find-job-australia-with-482-visa-sponsorship/
I am interested in knowing more about the TSS. I am a experience Electrician and would like to start a new and better life in Australia.
Hi Am interested, am heavy-duty Agriculture and Construction Equipment Diesel Mechanic
I am interested,I am a nurse.Looking for care giving job in Australia via Visa sponsorship.
I have worked in residential childcare (youth work) for over 16 years , I would like to find out more information and how I would find a job or sponsorship on the temporary skills visa
Hi,
I would like to apply for social worker or early years educator.
Kindly help me out with this.
I am a Metallurgist and I am interested in the work visa.