Migration to Australia under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) has been developed for Australian employers to recruit permanent and highly skilled staff from overseas (or temporary residents currently in Australia).This occurs when they have been unable to fill a vacancy from within the Australian labour market or through their own training programs. See if your occupation is on the latest Employer Nomination Scheme list. DurationThis is a permanent Australian visa. Eligibility CriteriaAgeThe ENS applicant considering emigrating to Australia must be less than 45 years of age* at the time of an application being lodged. *Exceptions on age might be considered where:- The applicant's skills are so unique or so specialised that few, if any, persons under 45 would have the same level of expertise; or
- The position would normally require a person with skills and experience acquired over many years (e.g. senior academics or scientists); or
- The ENS position is critical to the operation of the nominating employer's business; or
- The occupation for which the visa applicant has been nominated is on the Migration Occupation in Demand List (MODL)
EmployerIn brief, an employer wanting to recruit via the Employer Nomination Scheme must be able to demonstrate that: - They have a need for a paid employee, that the business is located in Australia and that it is operated by the employer, and that the employer is of good standing;
- The nominated position is for an occupation listed on the ENS Skilled Occupation List, with the skills, experience and qualifications corresponding to the requirements of the occupation description (ASCO Code);
- If applicable, the highly-skilled person is eligible for any mandatory licensing, registration or professional body membership where required;
- The salary of the nominated position is at least AUD$41,850 for most occupations and $57,300 for IT professionals plus compulsory superannuation of 9%;
- The ENS position is a full time, fixed-term appointment of at least three years, which does not exclude the possibility of renewal;
- The employer has a commitment to training existing employees;
- The terms and conditions of employment must be in accordance with the standards for working conditions provided under Australian industrial laws.
ApplicantIn general terms, the applicant must: - Have the skills relevant to the nominated position;
- Satisfy one of the following skills requirements:
Provide a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority and have 3 years experience in the occupation for which they have been nominated; or; Be nominated for a highly paid position (the minimum salary in this regard is currently $AUD 167,000) plus compulsory superannuation of 9%; or Have worked in Australia for at least the last 2 years on an eligible temporary visa in the occupation for which they have been nominated, including at least the last year for the nominating employer. - Be able to satisfy any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements;
- Have vocational English language ability.
Health & CharacterAustralia has strict health and character requirements for any Australian visa application that must be met before any permanent Australian visa will be granted. People attempting to migrate to Australia on the Employer Nomination Visa Scheme will be required to: - Undergo a medical examination and chest x-ray performed by an Australian panel doctor outside Australia or Health Services Australia in Australia, and;
- Obtain police certificates for all countries in which they have lived for more than 12 months in the 10 years leading up to the application.
Processing TimesThe current processing time for migration to Australia under the employer nomination scheme is four to six months from the time the application is lodged. A Global Visas consultant will be able to advise you on the latest processing times. Employer Nomination Scheme ListThe Employer Nomination Scheme is for highly skilled workers from overseas and highly skilled temporary residents already working in Australia. It allows Australian employers to sponsor employees for a permanent visa to work in Australia. If your occupation is on the list forward your CV to GICS International and one of our consultanct will call you back. | MANAGER & ADMINISTRATOR | | Artistic Director | VETASSES | | Commissioned Defence Force Officer | VETASSES | | Commissioned Fire Officer | VETASSES | | Commissioned Police Officer | VETASSES | | Faculty Head | VETASSES | | Importer or Exporter | VETASSES | | Manufacturer | VETASSES | | Media Producer | VETASSES | | School Principal | VETASSES | | Specialist Managers (nec) | VETASSES | | Wholesaler | VETASSES | | PROFESSIONALS | | Air Traffic Controller | VETASSES | | Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) | VETASSES | | Book Editor | VETASSES | | Composer | VETASSES | | Dancer or Choreographer | VETASSES | | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | VETASSES | | Director of Photography | VETASSES | | Environmental and Agricultural Science Professionals (nec) | VETASSES | | Film and Video Editor | VETASSES | | Flight Engineer | VETASSES | | Flight Service Officer | VETASSES | | Flying Instructor | VETASSES | | Instrumental Musician | VETASSES | | Legal Professionals (nec) | VETASSES | | Ministers of Religion | VETASSES | | Music Director | VETASSES | | Nurse – Nurse Educator | VETASSES | | Nurse – Nurse Manager | VETASSES | | Nurse – Nurse Researcher | VETASSES | | Painter (Visual Arts) | VETASSES | | Photographer | VETASSES | | Pilot – Aircraft Pilot | VETASSES | | Potter or Ceramic Artist | VETASSES | | Program Director (Radio or Television) | VETASSES | | Radio Presenter | VETASSES | | Script Editor | VETASSES | | Sculptor | VETASSES | | Singer | VETASSES | | Stage Manager | VETASSES | | Student Counsellor | VETASSES | | Teacher – English as a Second Language Teacher | VETASSES | | Teacher – Extra-systemic Teachers (nec) | VETASSES | | Teacher – Special Education Teachers (nec) | VETASSES | | Teacher – Special Needs Teacher | VETASSES | | Teacher – Teacher of the Hearing Impaired | VETASSES | | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | VETASSES | | Technical Director | VETASSES | | Television Presenter | VETASSES | | University Lecturer | VETASSES | | University Tutor | VETASSES | | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (nec) | VETASSES | | ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS | | Agricultural Technical Officer | VETASSES | | Earth Science Technical Officer | VETASSES | | Gymnastics Coach | VETASSES | | Horseriding Coach | VETASSES | | Jockey | VETASSES | | Life Science Technical Officer | VETASSES | | Other Sports Coach | VETASSES | | Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Officer | VETASSES | | Sports Development Officers | VETASSES | | Swimming Coach | VETASSES | | Tennis Coach | VETASSES | | TRADESPERSON & RELATED WORKERS | | Aircraft Safety Equipment Worker | VETASSES | | Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) | VETASSES | | Chemical Plant Operator | VETASSES | | Driller | VETASSES | | Florist | VETASSES | | Horse Trainer | VETASSES | | Light Technician | VETASSES | | Make Up Artist | VETASSES | | Miller | VETASSES | | Petroleum and Gas Plant Operator | VETASSES | | Power Generation Plant Operator | VETASSES | | Slaughterperson | VETASSES | | Sound Technician | VETASSES | | Supervisor, Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Plant Operators | VETASSES | | Supervisor, Drillers | VETASSES | | Supervisor, Power Generation Plant Operators | VETASSES | | Television Equipment Operator | VETASSES | | Wood Machinist (A-Grade) | VETASSES |
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