Get sponsored to work in Australia
Upload your CV and list a free profile that Australian employers and migration agents can search. Or browse approved sponsors yourself and unlock one for A$30 when you find a match. Paid extras are optional.
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Free to list. Optional extras if you want to stand out.
List your profile
Free
Your occupation, experience, skills-assessment status, English and visa status in the directory. Your name and contact details stay hidden until an employer or agent unlocks you.
Every 90 days we ask you to confirm you're still looking. If you don't, your profile is paused, never deleted, and you can switch it back on at any time.
Detailed Profile badge
A$60 / 12 months
Complete the extended questionnaire and add supporting documents. Your profile carries the badge and is listed above every standard profile.
Includes 1 sponsor unlock credit (worth A$30).
Other optional extras
| Extra | What it does |
|---|---|
| Verified onshoreA$79 / 12 months | For candidates already in Australia. Upload your visa document; it is checked automatically and employers see your work rights and visa end month. |
| PriorityA$19 / 90 days | A PRIORITY chip and placement above every standard profile. |
| FeaturedA$49 / 30 days | Top-of-search placement in the candidate directory, with a FEATURED chip. |
| Sponsor unlockA$30 per employer | See an approved sponsor's contact details so you can approach them directly. |
Nothing renews automatically. A badge runs for the period you paid for and we email you before it ends. Badges bought before 19 October 2026 stay permanent. Employers pay their own fees to unlock candidates; that never costs you anything. See all pricing →
Two ways to find a sponsor: get found, or find one yourself
Create your free profile
Upload your CV. We read it automatically and fill in your occupation, qualifications and experience; you check it and add your visa type. Your name and contact details stay hidden.
Browse 3,500+ approved sponsors
Search the directory of approved employer sponsors by industry, location and occupation. When you spot a match, unlock their contact details for A$30.
Reach out, and choose your agent
Contact the employer and pitch your skills. Handle the visa your way: use any registered migration agent, or Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) can help as a separate, paid service.
Skilled workers, onshore or offshore
Skilled workers
Professionals, tradespeople and specialists with qualifications and experience in occupations eligible for sponsorship: chefs, engineers, nurses, IT professionals, mechanics and many more.
Current visa holders
Already in Australia on a student, working holiday, graduate, bridging or other temporary visa? Many visa holders go on to employer sponsorship.
Overseas applicants
You can register from anywhere in the world. Many employer-sponsored visa applications can be lodged offshore.
The 482 to 186 permanent residency pathway
Employer sponsorship is one of the most reliable pathways to permanent residency in Australia.
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand. Work for your sponsoring employer for up to 4 years and gain Australian experience.
2 years' work
Two years of full-time work in your nominated occupation for your approved sponsor.
Subclass 186
Apply for permanent residency through the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream.
Other pathways include the 494 regional visa (leading to 191 PR) and Direct Entry 186. Read the 482 visa guide →
Getting onshore first can make you easier to sponsor
Employers often prefer candidates already in Australia, as onshore applications are usually faster and lower-risk for them. Studying here on a Subclass 500 student visa (then the 485 graduate visa) is one route onshore. From 2 October 2026 most temporary visa holders already in Australia can no longer apply for a student visa onshore, and family members can no longer be added after the visa is granted, so the student route is now generally planned from offshore, with family (where permitted) included from the start.
Candidate questions answered
Is it free to register as a candidate?
Yes. A standard profile is free. Every 90 days we ask you to confirm you are still looking; if you don't, the profile is paused, never deleted. Optional paid extras are a Detailed Profile badge (A$60 for 12 months, includes 1 sponsor unlock credit), Verified Onshore (A$79 for 12 months), Priority (A$19 for 90 days), Featured (A$49 for 30 days) and A$30 to unlock a sponsor's contact details. Nothing renews automatically. See pricing.
Will employers see my personal details?
No. Your profile is anonymised. Employers see your occupation, skills, experience and visa status, but not your name, email, phone number or other identifying details. Your contact details are only released when an employer or agent unlocks your profile.
Can I register if I'm already in Australia on another visa?
Yes. Many candidates on SponsorTalent are already in Australia on student (500), working holiday (417/462), graduate (485), bridging or other temporary visas. A registered migration agent can advise on your options.
Can I apply from overseas?
Yes. You can register and be found by employers from anywhere in the world. Many employer-sponsored visa applications, such as the 482, can be lodged offshore. A registered migration agent can advise on the best approach for your situation, including any skills assessment.
How does the 482 to 186 permanent residency pathway work?
If you hold a 482 Skills in Demand visa and have worked full time in your nominated occupation for your approved sponsor for at least 2 years, you may be eligible for a Subclass 186 visa (permanent residency) through the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream. For advice on your own case, Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) offers a paid 30-minute consultation (A$330).
Migration guides for your sponsorship journey
Plain-English guides, checklists and playbooks from WIDEN (MARN 1576536), the registered migration agent behind SponsorTalent. Sold on widen.com.au.
Work & skilled migration
Students
Family & other visas
Quick references
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Create your free profile today, or browse 3,500+ approved sponsors and unlock one for A$30.