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Temporary Skilled Worker (Employer Sponsored) (Subclass 457)
Overview: Looking to take your career on an Aussie adventure? The Subclass 457 lets skilled workers join an Australian employer who needs their expertise. It’s your ticket to work, earn, and experience life Down Under — all while filling a real skills gap.
Your skills could be your ticket to Australia. The Temporary Skilled Worker (Subclass 457) lets approved employers sponsor you to fill real skill gaps. It’s fast, lawful, and built for those ready to work where they’re needed most.
The 457 visa entitles a skilled worker to work in Australis with sponsorship by an approved employer. Businesses /employers can sponsor an applicant where they cannot find suitable Australian visa holders for skilled work.
Requirements
- be nominated to work in an appropriate occupation on the Skilled Occupation Lists
- meet the skill requirements for the nominated occupation
- meet registration and licensing obligations
- speak vocational English have been nominated by an approved business
The 457 visa is a temporary visa valid for up to four years and permits the successful applicant to live in Australia to work for the sponsoring employer. Immediate family members (spouse and children) can also go as dependent; spouses may work in any job and children may attend school in Australia.
Take Away Points
💼 Lets skilled workers fill roles when local talent is scarce.
🌏 Allows overseas professionals to live and work in Australia.
🕒 Usually valid for up to four years, depending on the role.
🤝 Requires sponsorship from an approved Australian employer.
📄 Applicants must meet skill, health, and character requirements.