Industry Labour Agreements in Australia: What You Need to Know
- RACC Australia - Education and Migration Services
- 20 hours ago
- 3 min read
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
