Jobs in Australia with Visa Sponsorship
247 verified visa-sponsoring jobs in Australia. Updated daily.
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Australia actively recruits skilled migrants and has one of the most structured employer-sponsorship systems in the world. Healthcare, engineering, mining, IT, and construction are all on the Skills in Demand occupation lists — meaning employers can sponsor you directly into a 4-year work visa with a clear pathway to permanent residency.
Working in Australia: key facts
- Average salary: A$95,000 / year
- Rent (1-bed, capital): A$2,800 / month (Sydney city centre)
- Capital: Sydney
- Currency: AUD
- Cost of living: High — Sydney and Melbourne rank among the world's most expensive cities; Perth and Brisbane are more affordable.
Latest visa-sponsoring jobs in Australia
- Private Dentist — Zest Business Group, Wagga Wagga Region, New South Wales · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Private Dentist — Zest Business Group, Traralgon, Latrobe Valley · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Lead Educator — Talent Focus, Queensland, Australia · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Workshop Electrician & Leading Hand — Milek Engineering, Erakala, Mackay · Part-time · Visa sponsorship
-  GP  - Shepparton - DPA - MDRAP - FSP - MMM4 - earn upto $25K per month — HealthcareLink Support, Australia · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Physiotherapist — Mediix, Australia · Part-time · Visa sponsorship
- Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist — Sante Recruitment, Darwin, Darwin Region · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Vehicle Spray Painter — Skilled Jobs Australia, Adelaide, Adelaide Region · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Boilermaker/Welder First Class — Skilled Jobs Australia, Adelaide, Adelaide Region · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Community-Based Speech Pathologist - Visa Sponsorship Available — Healthcarelink Support, Adelaide CBD, Adelaide · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Speech Pathologist — Sharp & Carter, Central Coast, Burnie-Devonport Region · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Occupational Therapist — Mediix, Perth CBD, Perth · Part-time · Visa sponsorship
Visa & work-permit options for Australia
Australia's main employer-sponsored routes are the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482), the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) for permanent residency, and the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) for points-tested applicants.
Frequently asked questions
What jobs are in highest demand in Australia for foreigners?
Nurses, doctors, software engineers, civil and mechanical engineers, electricians, carpenters, teachers, accountants, and mining/FIFO operators. All appear on the Core Skills Occupation List.
How does Australian visa sponsorship work?
An approved employer nominates you for a Skills in Demand Visa (482). The employer must prove they couldn't fill the role locally and pay market salary. After 2–3 years you can apply for permanent residency via the 186 visa.
Do I need a job offer to migrate to Australia?
Not for the points-based Skilled Independent Visa (189). For employer-sponsored visas (482, 186) you do need a confirmed offer from an approved sponsor.
Is Australia worth moving to despite the high cost of living?
Salaries are correspondingly high — average full-time wage is around A$95,000. Outside Sydney/Melbourne the cost of living drops significantly while pay stays competitive.
What is FIFO work in Australia?
Fly-In Fly-Out — remote mining, oil & gas, and construction roles where the employer flies you to site for ~2 weeks on / 1 week off rotations. Pay typically A$120k–A$200k+, accommodation and food included.
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See also: Jobs in Australia for foreigners · Housing in Australia · Visa partners