Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa

The Subclass 482 visa allows employers in Australia to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill positions where they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian worker. It provides a temporary work visa with pathways to permanent residency under certain conditions.

To apply you must:

• Have a job offer from an approved Australian employer.
• Have the required skills, qualifications, and experience for the nominated occupation.
• Meet English language requirements.
• Be under 45 years of age (unless exempt).
• Meet health and character requirements.
• Work in a role that aligns with the eligible skilled occupation lists: the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), or the Regional Occupation List (ROL).

Key eligibility requirements include:

• You must have a nominated occupation that is on the appropriate skilled occupation list for the stream.
• You must have a skills assessment for certain occupations (if required).
• You must have relevant work experience and qualifications for the nominated position.
• Your employer must be approved as a standard business sponsor or labour agreement employer.
• English language, health, and character requirements must be met.
• You may need to meet age limits and licensing/registration requirements for certain occupations.

A job offer from an approved sponsor is mandatory.

• The role must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• The employer must meet sponsorship and labor market testing requirements.
• You may only work in the position and for the employer specified in the visa application.
• Wage requirements:
  • Short-term stream: AUD 53,900/year
  • Medium/Long-term stream: AUD 63,000/year

Processing times vary by stream and occupation:

• Short-term stream: typically 1–3 months for most occupations.
• Medium-term stream: typically 2–4 months for most occupations.
  Processing times may vary depending on demand and completeness of documentation.

The Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa enables skilled overseas workers to fill positions in Australia where there is a labor shortage. It allows temporary work under a sponsoring employer and provides pathways to permanent residence for certain occupations and streams. This visa is ideal for employers seeking skilled workers and for professionals looking for temporary work experience in Australia with the possibility of long-term residency.