The
Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa is a temporary
visa that allows employers (who currently hold the appropriate
sponsorship) to fill positions with overseas skilled workers when
they cannot find suitable Australian workers within the local
market.
482 visa applicants are required to have worked in the nominated
occupation, or a closely related occupation, for at least 2
years full-time.
This requirement is aimed at ensuring visa applicants are highly
skilled and have experience in the occupation (or related
occupation) and can quickly contribute that experience into the
Australian workforce.
The applicant must have the skills and qualifications necessary
to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation. For this reason,
the work experience should have been accrued after the completion
of the required qualifications (exemptions such as formal
placements might apply).
