There are visas specifically for work in Australia such as Employer-sponsored visas as well as visas for other purposes, but grant you work rights.
Here we are going to explore the top five visas which allow you to work in Australia and what are their benefits & disadvantages.
Working Holiday Visa
The working holiday visa is limited to countries in which Australia holds an agreement so you have to be lucky enough to hold a passport from the eligible countries.
These agreements are reciprocal and Australians can likewise visit & work in eligible countries on the relevant working holiday visas.
It is for those aged between 18-30 years, but if you are a Canadian, French, or Irish citizen you can be up to 35 years of age.
The working holiday visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 1 year from your initial date. This visa allows travel around Australia and holds casual jobs along the way. The stay can be extended to 2nd or 3rd working holiday visa only if you are eligible.
Employer-Sponsored 482 Visa
Employer-Sponsored 482 Visa requires an Australian employer to sponsor you for a full-time job.
Factors to be considered:-
- Age limit
- Which of the 3 streams are you applying under
- What is your occupation, which list is it on?
- Do you have the work experience, education, and qualification required?
- Are salary requirements met?
The 482 visas can lead you to permanent residency if the right conditions have been met.
Training 407 Visa
Attend workplace-based training to improve your job skills, Tertiary study, the field of expertise, or a professional development training program in Australia. To be eligible you need a sponsor.
There are 3 types of training under the 407 visa. If training to improve skills, you must have an eligible occupation (over 500 eligible occupations available).
You will also need to demonstrate some education or work experience in the occupation for which you are being nominated to receive the training. Training 407 visa is a potential alternative to the 482 visas but easier to get than 482 visas. No salary requirements to fulfill.
Also, The immigration department will keep an eye out for disingenuous applications misusing the 407 visa program.
Temporary Graduate 485 Visa
One of Australia’s popular programs for international students who have studied in Australia for at least 2 academic years
The 485 visa has 2 streams:
- Graduate Workstream
- Post-Study Workstream
The graduate workstream is valid for 2 years and the Post-study workstream is valid for 3-5 years. The length of the post-study workstream for a five-year visa depends upon the qualification level you have completed.
- 2 years for completing a bachelor’s degree or master’s by coursework.
- 3 years for a master’s by research
- 4 years for a Ph.D
Temporary Activity 408 Visa
Temporary Activity 408 Visa has served different listed activities for which you can get permission to work in Australia.
At the moment the most common is the covid-19 pandemic stream, which is considered a special event.
Other eligible activities include:
- Australian Government endorsed events / special programs.
- Religious work
- Research activity
- Invited participants ( Social or cultural activities)
- Sporting activities
- Entertainment activities,
Now, these are our best five visas as chosen by our immigration experts. Of course, there are many more visas that grant you work rights where the visa’s purpose is not about working in Australia. For more information stay tuned with us