Visa sponsorship australia
As an approved On-Hire Labour Agreement (OHLA) holder, ANZPEO sponsors and employs overseas workers in Australia on behalf of local and international businesses.
An On-Hire Labour Agreement (OHLA) is an approved arrangement with the Australian Government that allows ANZPEO to sponsor and employ overseas workers in Australia under employer-sponsored visa pathways on behalf of local and international businesses.
Through our approved OHLA framework, ANZPEO acts as the legal employer, enabling businesses to access employer-sponsored visa pathways for overseas hiring in Australia, including Skills in Demand (subclass 482) and Temporary Work (subclass 400) visas.
This allows businesses to hire and relocate overseas workers in Australia without obtaining sponsorship approval directly or establishing a local employing entity.
Address local skills gaps through short- and long-term visa pathways for skilled overseas workers.
Retain key employees by relocating them to Australia through employer-sponsored visa pathways.
Engage overseas workers on a temporary or project-based basis to support short-term workforce needs through Temporary Work (subclass 400) visa pathways.
Build your presence in Australia by relocating existing employees into the market, without establishing a local entity.
Whether you’re retaining critical staff, expanding into Australia with overseas workers, or relocating an existing employee, simply let us know who you’d like to sponsor.
ANZPEO assesses the role and employee to confirm eligibility, including qualifications, work experience and visa requirements, to determine the appropriate pathway under our approved On-Hire Labour Agreement
Our team prepares and submits the nomination application, ensuring the supporting documents align with the role and visa requirements.
Our team prepares and lodges the visa application, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and aligned with the sponsorship requirements.
Once submitted, ANZPEO monitors the nomination and visa applications and keeps you informed until a decision is made.
Once approved, ANZPEO manages payroll, HR and compliance for both you and your employee throughout employment in Australia.
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Employ staff in Australia without establishing a local entity, with ANZPEO acting as the legal employer.
Payroll processing and HR administration management for employees across Australia.
An On-Hire Labour Agreement (OHLA) is an approved arrangement with the Australian Government that allows ANZPEO to sponsor and employ overseas workers on behalf of local and international businesses.
This enables businesses to access employer-sponsored visa pathways, including the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, without becoming an approved sponsor directly.
Labour Market Testing (LMT) is a requirement under Australia’s visa program to demonstrate that a role cannot be filled by a local worker before sponsoring an overseas worker. It typically involves advertising the role for a minimum period of 28 days. ANZPEO manages this process as part of the sponsorship requirements.
ANZPEO’s On-Hire Labour Agreement currently supports sponsorship under employer-sponsored visa pathways such as the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa and does not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency. Businesses or visa holders should seek independent migration advice for long-term residency options.
Processing times for the Subclass 482 visa can vary depending on the role, application complexity and current Home Affairs processing volumes. ANZPEO manages the application process and keeps clients informed throughout the approval process. For a general indication, you can refer to the Department’s visa processing time guide.
Yes. 482 visa holders can move between employers, provided a new sponsor lodges a valid nomination application. This allows businesses to sponsor eligible overseas workers already in Australia where visa requirements are met.
No. You identify the employee you wish to sponsor, and ANZPEO manages the sponsorship, employment and compliance requirements.
No. ANZPEO sponsors employees on behalf of businesses. An employer must be in place — either in Australia or internationally — with ANZPEO providing the sponsorship and employment pathway.
Yes. ANZPEO can sponsor eligible employees under our approved On-Hire Labour Agreement, acting as the legal employer in Australia while you manage their day-to-day role.
No. ANZPEO enables businesses to sponsor and employ workers in Australia without establishing a local entity.
Yes. ANZPEO can support Temporary Work (subclass 400) visa pathways for highly specialised short-term work in Australia, where visa requirements are met.
Subclass 400 visas are typically used for short-term project work, specialised assignments or temporary business activities requiring overseas expertise
