How to Apply
If the employer and employee are eligible, willing and able to meet their obligations under the Labour Agreement, they can commence the 3-step application process.
Step 1 - Employer requests to access a Labour Agreement
The employer must make a request to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to access a Labour Agreement. DIAC and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations will consider the request to access the agreement before negotiation between the parties to the agreement.
See: Step 1 - Employer requests to access a Labour Agreement
Step 2 - Employer nominates the positions
After the agreement has been signed by all parties, the employer must nominate the positions to be filled.
For temporary positions:
See: Step 2 - Employer Nominates Temporary Positions
For permanent positions:
See: Step 2 - Employer Nominates Permanent Positions
Step 3 - Employee applies for a visa
The employees must apply for a visa to be allowed to work in Australia.
Employees applying for a temporary visa:
See: Step 3 - Employee Applies for a Temporary Visa
Employees applying for a permanent visa:
See: Step 3 - Employee Applies for a Permanent Visa
Renewing a temporary visa
If an employee currently holds a temporary visa which was granted under a Labour Agreement and a renewal is required, an existing Labour Agreement must be in place. A new nomination and visa application will also be required. To renew a visa, follow the applicable steps above.
More information
For more information on the visa application process.
See: Information Form 1025i Making and processing visa applications (64KB PDF file)