Jobs That Sponsor Visas in Australia — By Industry (2026)

Last updated: August 2026. Built from SponsorTalent's live database of 6,727 approved Australian sponsors — real figures, not a copied list.

"Which jobs actually get visa sponsorship in Australia?" is the question behind most searches — and the honest answer depends heavily on the industry you work in. Sponsorship isn't spread evenly across the economy: it concentrates in the sectors with the deepest skills shortages. Below is the real breakdown from our database of 6,727 approved sponsors — which industries sponsor, how many employers are approved in each, and the specific occupations they hire.

Sponsored jobs by industry

Approved standard business sponsors on SponsorTalent, by industry, with the occupations most commonly sponsored in each:

Two sectors tower over the rest: childcare and aged care, which between them make up roughly 2,989 of all approved sponsors in our database. If you're an early childhood educator, aged care worker, nurse or allied health professional, you are looking at the largest and most active sponsorship market in the country — far bigger than mining or IT.

What this means for your job search

• Match your occupation to a high-sponsorship industry. The same skill can be far easier to get sponsored in one sector than another — a manager, accountant or IT worker inside a childcare or aged care provider sits in a sponsorship-heavy business.
• Care and health are the safest bets. They have the most approved sponsors, the deepest shortages, and the clearest visa pathways (482, 494, and PR via the 186).
• 88 regional sponsors in our database can open the 491/494/DAMA pathways, often with concessions and a faster route to permanent residence.

Find sponsors in your field

Pick your occupation above to see approved sponsors hiring in that field, or browse the full sponsor directory. For the company-by-company view, see companies that sponsor visas in Australia. Candidates can post a free anonymous profile and let approved sponsors make contact — start on the candidate guide.

Methodology & important notes

Figures come from SponsorTalent's database of Australian businesses recorded as approved standard business sponsors, refreshed periodically; industry counts are grouped by our own sector labels. Being an approved sponsor means a business can sponsor — not that it has a current vacancy. Approval status changes over time; always verify a specific employer before relying on it. General information only, not migration advice — for your situation, consult a registered migration agent.