Global Talent Employer Sponsored
Unlike many visas to Australia, you cannot apply for a visa via the Global Talent Employer Spnsored (GTES) program directly. There is a particular process which must be followed, including obtianing a GTES agreement first, and then applying for the associated nomination and visa applicaitons.
Target Market
- established business or start-ups seeking highly skilled employees
- high income earning employees
- unique / novel occupations
Streams
- Established Business: For comapnies which are publicly listed or have an annual turnover of at least AUD4 million for each of the past 2 years
- Startup: Operates in a technology based or STEM-related field (eg digital, biomedical, agtech), and will require an assessment by an independent startup advisory panel will who must endorse the business as a viable and genuine startup.
Process
- a Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) agreement should be made with the Department
- once obtained, you can apply for a Sublcass 482 nomination and visa subject to the approved GTES agreement
Sponsor Eligibility (Established Businesses)
Broadly speaking, an Established Buinsess must:
- Demonstrate that access to the GTES will support job opportunities and skills transfer for Australians
- Provide labour market testing evidence for the specific positions as part of requesting a GTES agreement
- Must be in good standing with relevant regulatory agencies, including compliance with immigration and workplace laws
- Must be publicly listed or have an annual turnover of at least AUD4 million for each of the past 2 years
- Be endorsed as a TSS accredited sponsor
Visa eligibility
Broadly speaking, the applicant and position must:
- Meet health, character and security requirements
- Have no familial relationship with directors or shareholders
- Have qualifications must be commensurate with the highly skilled role
- Have at least 3 years work experience directly relevant to the position
- Have the capacity to pass on skills or develop Australians
- Be offered minimum annual earnings equivalent to the Fair Work High Income Threshold