If you're thinking about making the move to Australia, finding an employer who can offer accredited sponsorship can make the process significantly easier. 

Since changes in the 457 visa scheme were introduced in 2013, which include labour market testing and higher application fees, sponsorship opportunities have definitely decreased. In addition, the strong employer’s market over the past two years means there has been a lot of local talent to choose from, so there is no reason to sponsor an overseas candidate.

Despite this, global events such as the pandemic have tipped the scales back in favour of employees in Australia, and skilled migrants have never been more in demand. In Australia, employee sponsors provide financial and legal support to individuals from other countries to get an employment visa to work and live in the country temporarily or on a permanent citizenship basis. 

Migrants can get sponsorship for employment if they meet the relevant eligibility criteria and pass the skills assessment, which may include having in-demand skills or profession, selection by an approved sponsor and language proficiency certification. When selecting a workplace to partner with, exploring your options for accredited sponsorship may also help to streamline the process. 

The Benefits Of Working For An Accredited Sponsor 

For employers who want to start sponsoring a worker or wish to take over an existing sponsorship, the process of navigating the migration system can be complex for those who aren’t all that familiar with it. For skilled migrants who are dependent on such a sponsorship, it can add an additional layer of stress to the process. 

The alternative is to partner with an accredited sponsor, who is more than familiar with what the task involves. If you’re unfamiliar with what the differences are, accredited sponsorship status is granted to larger Australian employers that possess a significant, regular and ongoing need for visa sponsorship. 

Applications lodged by accredited sponsors receive preferential treatment by the immigration department resulting in faster turn-around times, which can make life significantly easier for skilled migrants dependent on the documentation to comfortably continue to live and work in Australia. 

For both sponsors and sponsees alike, there are some pretty noteworthy benefits of working under an accredited sponsorship arrangement, with just a handful including - 

• Sponsorship period is valid for six years instead of the standard five years
• Sponsors receive priority processing for all nomination and visa applications
• Sponsors are permitted to use job postings on their internal website

Sponsors who have been granted accredited sponsorship status on or after 1 July 2016, also receive streamlined processing of certain low-risk nominations - with certain nomination provisions able to be satisfied on the basis of a certification on the nomination form, in conjunction with additional documentation and information collected “upfront” as part of the sponsorship application/accreditation approval process. 

In addition, applicants who are nominated by an accredited sponsor are not required to obtain police certificates from countries (other than Australia) provided they attach a written reference from their accredited sponsor confirming that they are of good character, and have not been convicted of any criminal offences.

If you identify as a potentially skilled migrant and are thinking about what a long term future in Australia could look like for you, a dual recruitment and migration service like Allied Health Jobs Australia is not only able to help you source options for an accredited sponsorship, but can guide you and fast track the paperwork whenever possible. 

Considering that the skills and experience of healthcare professionals have never been more in demand, there’s never been a better time to explore living and working in the Land Down Under. 

Meet The Experts On Allied Health Jobs Australia 

Imagine a service that helps you take care of the whole process of taking the plunge to live and work overseas. From deciding where to live, securing employment, and helping you to navigate the relevant migration approvals, at Allied Health Jobs Australia, these are the core of what we do best. 

Unlike agents who only help with the migration process, or recruiters who only take care of job placement, AHJA has consciously niched down into allied health as our area of expertise. Fundamentally, becoming an AHJA client doesn’t mean that the services stop once your visas are approved. For people who have made it to the migration application process, our 100% success rate means that we’re just as invested in your journey as you are.

As a qualified allied health care professional, you’re in demand - and Australia wants you. If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about what a future in the Land Down Under could look like for you, get in touch with us today for a free, no obligation chat to explore your options.