For employers with a genuine need for a specific skill set outside the existing employer sponsorship program or industry Labour Agreement.
In order for you to be eligible to have a company specific Labour Agreement you must show that you have an exceptional need that cannot be met by Australian workers.
Provide evidence of;
- The niche skills you seek from overseas.
- Your many and diverse recruitment efforts.
- Showing a detailed job description including tasks.
Skilled overseas workers generally must:
- Meet the ANZSCO skill requirements for that occupation.
- Meet any industry registration or licensing requirements.
- Must meet English language requirements.
The company specific labour agreement is a temporary solution only. You must show that:
- The workers from overseas will not be more than one-third of your total workforce.
- You have a plan in place to train and employ Australians so you do not need a future Labour Agreement.
You must also be an Australian business with good standing. You must;
- Be an Australian registered business with good standing.
- Show that your business has been lawfully and actively operating in Australia for at least 12 months.
- Show evidence of financial viability provided by a chartered or certified practicing accountant. You must show that you can support the proposed number of workers from overseas you seek.
- Show that there is no adverse information about your business. You must not have broken a law in any jurisdiction of Australia, nor be under investigation for breaking the law by any appropriate authority.
- Not have provided false or misleading information in any form to any appropriate authority at any time.
You must also consult with relevant stakeholders, including:
- An industry body.
- A relevant union.
- Any community group the agreement impacts, such as schools or health services.
Provide the following information to stakeholders:
- Number of workers from overseas in each year of the agreement, and their occupations.
- Location of their workplace.
- The proposed salary, relevant awards and how you came to this amount.
- Any concessions you seek to the Temporary Skill Shortage program.
- Details of training for your Australian workforce to reduce your reliance on workers from overseas.
Regional Migration Australia can prepare your business case and attend to stakeholder engagement requirements.
