Industry Labour Agreements in Australia: What You Need to Know

Industry Labour Agreements are formal arrangements between the Australian Government and specific industries that face ongoing workforce shortages. These agreements allow approved employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers under tailored terms when standard skilled visa programs are not sufficient to meet labour demand.

They may offer concessions related to English language levels, work experience, salary requirements, and skills assessments, depending on the occupation and industry needs.

Advertising Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

Eligible occupations:

• Advertising Specialist

• Graphic Designer

• Copywriter

• Multimedia Designer

• Web Developer

Key Conditions:

• Employers must be endorsed by Mediathe Federation of Australia (MFA) and Advertising Council Australia (ACA)

• Minimum salary: AUD 85,000

Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

Eligible occupations:

• Nursing Support Worker

• Personal Care Assistant

• Aged or Disabled Carer

Key Conditions:

• Employers may access faster processing if they maintain a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the relevant union

• Minimum salary: AUD 51,222

Dairy Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Eligible occupations:

• Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker

• Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Salary Requirement:

• Minimum salary approximately AUD 68,864, or at least 90% of the relevant income threshold (TSMIT/CSIT)

Fishing Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Eligible occupations:

• Deck Hand

• Fishing Hand

• Master Fisher

• Ship’s Engineer

• Seafood Process Worker and similar roles

Salary Requirement:

• Minimum salary approximately AUD 68,864, or at least 90% of the relevant income threshold (TSMIT/CSIT)

Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Eligible occupations:

• Irrigation Designer/Manager

• Agronomist

• Entomologist

• Horticulture Grower

• Protected Cropping Grower

Salary Requirement:

• Minimum salary approximately AUD 68,864, or at least 90% of the relevant income threshold (TSMIT/CSIT)

Meat Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Eligible occupation:

• Skilled Meat Worker

Salary Requirement:

• Minimum salary approximately AUD 68,864, or at least 90% of the relevant income threshold (TSMIT/CSIT)

Minister of Religion Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

Eligible occupations:

• Minister of Religion

• Religious Assistant

Salary Requirement:

• Minimum salary: AUD 76,515 or meet the relevant income threshold (TSMIT/CSIT)

Pork Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Eligible occupation:

• Senior Stockperson (Piggery)

Salary Requirement:

• Minimum salary approximately AUD 68,864, or at least 90% of the relevant income threshold (TSMIT/CSIT)

Restaurant (Premium Dining) Industry Labour Agreement

Eligible visas:

• Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Eligible occupations:

• Chef

• Cook

• Café or Restaurant Manager

• Trade Waiter

Key Conditions:

• Minimum salary: AUD 76,515

• Must follow salary rules specific to the visa subclass

Industry Labour Agreements in Australia: Book a Consultation

If you are an employer seeking skilled workers, or a skilled worker exploring sponsorship opportunities, Industry Labour Agreements may offer suitable pathways. Requirements vary across industries, and eligibility must be assessed carefully.

Book a consultation with our migration team to check if you qualify or to begin your application

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