Will sponsored workers have good English language skills?

Yes. In fact, this is a prerequisite for involvement in our program. The majority of the staff we source for Australian businesses have excellent English language skills.

What are an employer’s responsibilities to his/her sponsored staff member in terms of pay and conditions?

Information is available on the DIAC website.

The nominated minimum pay rate for sponsored skilled workers on a 457 Temporary Business Long Stay Visa is $45,220 plus super. This salary is for a 38-hour working week. Outside of these hours relevant State Awards / Certified Agreements / Australian Workplace Agreements must be adhered to for the remuneration of overtime. A reduced salary may be applicable to your business due to operating in a regional area. Please enquire for details.

Sponsored workers are afforded all the same rights and conditions as per the relevant state and federal awards as local employees.The employment conditions and payment history of sponsored workers are closely monitored by The Department of Immigration.

What is the situation with employee accommodation, health insurance, bank accounts etc?

TSS provides employers and sponsored workers with an induction pack and associated support system upon commencement of their working relationship. While employers will need to provide some assistance in these matters, the TSS system ensures that the process of integrating sponsored workers into their new working lives in Australia is as simple and straight-forward as possible.

How long will it take for TSS to source and deploy staff for my business?

This will depend on the nature of the business and the skills of the staff member(s) required. In many vocations TSS has candidates that are skilled, qualified and are waiting for placements. These candidates are available for interview and selection by prospective sponsors. Visa applications with DIAC take a number of weeks to process. Generally it is anticipated that it will take between 8-12 weeks for visa application and deployment to Australia.

How much will it cost?

Clients and Business demands vary - Please contact TSS to obtain a quote.

FAQ’S FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

How much will I earn working in Australia?

The nominated minimum pay rate for sponsored skilled workers on a 457 Temporary Business Long Stay Visa is $45,200 per annum,  plus superannuation of 9% of salary. This salary is for a 38-hour working week. Additional hours worked will attract an overtime rate of pay which varies according to the industry and company worked for.

This salary amount may be 10% lower for sponsored workers placed in regional areas of Australia where the sponsor has obtained approval for a regional salary concession.

What is superannuation?

Superannuation is an additional sum of money that an employer routinely places in to a managed account on behalf of their employees. Superannuation is designed to ensure that people have enough money to live on once they have reached an age when they are no longer willing or able to work. Legally, people are only granted access to their superannuation when they reach 65 years old. This is the age at which most people retire in Australia.

A sponsored worker who chooses to migrate permanently to Australia will not get access to their superannuation fund until they reach the age of 65. However, a sponsored worker who returns to their country of origin to live can gain access to their superannuation prior to departing Australia.

How much will it cost for the visa application and to migrate to Australia as a sponsored worker on one of these visa categories?

Please contact TSS to obtain a quote.