Employer Sponsorship: The employer must be a registered and approved sponsor by the Department of Home Affairs to nominate employees for the relevant employer-sponsored visa subclass.
Job on Skilled Occupation List: The position must be listed on the appropriate Skilled Occupation List for the visa subclass being applied for, as outlined by the Australian government.
Skills and Qualifications: The applicant must have the required qualifications, skills, and work experience that match the requirements for the nominated occupation, and these must meet industry standards.
English Proficiency: The applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting the required score on an accredited English language test, such as the IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic, in accordance with the visa subclass requirements.
Age Limit: Applicants must generally be under 45 years of age, although certain exemptions may apply for applicants with exceptional skills or specific visa subclasses, such as the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186).
Health and Character: Applicants must meet Australian health and character requirements, which include passing a health examination and obtaining police clearances from every country where the applicant has lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Work Experience: Some visa subclasses, such as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482), require the applicant to have a minimum amount of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation, as per the specific visa subclass requirements.
