Working in Australia is an exciting proposition with various associated benefits. Foreign nationals can pursue gainful employment opportunities in the stable and diverse Australian economy, and consequently, enjoy the privilege of temporary or permanent residence in the country – which may eventually lead to full citizenship. These goals are easily accessible through an Australia Job Visa, which can be obtained through multiple pathways.

Some of the most popular visas for working in Australia include:

Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 124/858)

This visa allows people who have been internationally recognized for outstanding and exceptional achievement in an eligible field, to permanently live and work in Australia.

Those applying from outside Australia can apply through Subclass 124, while those applying from within Australia can opt for Subclass 858.

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)

This visa allows qualified skilled workers – who are nominated by an employer in Australia – to permanently live and work in the country.

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187)

This visa allows qualified skilled workers who have been nominated by an employer in a regional area of Australia, to live and work in that region permanently.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

This is the most streamlined and straightforward route to pursue jobs in Australia for Indians. This visa allows skilled workers – who can fulfil skill shortages in the Australian labor market, and are invited by the Department of Home Affairs – to live and work anywhere in Australia as permanent residents.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

This visa allows skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian state or territory to live and work in the country on a permanent basis. Applicants must commit to living and working in the nominating state or territory for at least two years.

Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 400)

Persons who have specialized knowledge, skills and experience that is not easily available in Australia can pursue short-term overseas jobs in the country for up to six months – under the Highly Specialized Work Stream of this visa.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

This visa allows a skilled worker – who is sponsored by an Australian employer to occupy a position that cannot be filled by a suitably skilled Australian citizen or permanent resident – to live and work in the country for up to four years.

Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489)

This visa allows skilled workers – who are nominated by an Australian state or territory, or sponsored by an eligible family member – to live and work in a regional or low-population growth metropolitan area of Australia for up to four years. After living and working in the area for a specific duration, the visa holder can apply for permanent residence through the Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887).