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Ready to Be Sponsored

Free to register your business, list the roles you're hiring for on your profile, and browse the entire candidate directory. Your contact details stay private. Only pay $30 incl. GST when you want to unlock a specific candidate's contact details.

Benefits for Employers

A free, open marketplace with no lock-in. Browse candidates, connect with the ones you want, and handle the visa however you choose.

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Free to Register

Creating your employer account on SponsorTalent is completely free. Browse candidate profiles at no cost. Your listing is completely free. Candidates and agents find you and pay to connect — you never pay anything.

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Pre-Screened Candidates

Every candidate on our platform has been assessed for skills, qualifications, and visa eligibility. You only see candidates who are genuinely ready to be sponsored.

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AI-Powered Matching

Our intelligent matching engine analyses your role requirements against candidate profiles, occupation lists, and visa pathways to find the best fit fast.

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No Obligation

Once you connect with a candidate, handle the visa however you choose. Use any migration agent, handle it yourself, or our registered agent Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) is available to help.

No Lock-In

SponsorTalent is an open marketplace. There are no contracts, no subscriptions, and no ongoing fees. Pay per connection, and you're free to use any migration agent or process.

Migration Agent Available

If you need professional help, registered migration agent Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) is available through the platform to handle sponsorship, nominations, and visa applications.

How to Use SponsorTalent as an Employer

Listing your business is free. Migration agents and candidates find you.

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Register & List Free

Create your employer profile with your industry, location, and roles you need filled. Your contact details stay hidden. It costs nothing to list.

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Agents & Candidates Find You

Your listing appears in Australia's largest sponsor directory (6,500+ approved sponsors). Migration agents with matching candidates unlock your details for $30 incl. GST and reach out to you.

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You Get Contacted

Qualified migration agents and candidates approach you directly. Every enquiry is from someone genuinely seeking sponsorship — not spam. You choose who to engage.

Employer-Sponsored Visa Options

We help you choose the right visa pathway based on your business needs, location, and the role you're filling.

Subclass 482

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)

The most common employer-sponsored visa. Allows you to sponsor a skilled worker for up to 4 years.

  • Short-term and medium-term streams
  • Up to 4 years duration
  • Medium-term can lead to PR (186)
  • Wide range of eligible occupations

Subclass 186

Employer Nomination Scheme

Permanent residency visa for skilled workers. Available through direct entry or transition from a 482 visa.

  • Permanent residency from day one
  • Direct Entry or TRT stream
  • Attract top talent with PR pathway
  • No ongoing sponsorship obligations

Subclass 494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional

For employers in regional Australia. Sponsor skilled workers with a pathway to permanent residency.

  • 5-year provisional visa
  • Pathway to PR via Subclass 191
  • Broader occupation list
  • Priority processing available

Costs Overview

Employer sponsorship involves government fees and our professional service fee. Here's a general guide.

Typical Government Fees (482 Visa)

Sponsorship Application $420
Nomination Application $330
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy — per year $1,200 - $1,800
Visa Application (primary applicant) $1,455
SponsorTalent Professional Service Fee Contact us

Fees are indicative and subject to change. SAF levy depends on annual turnover. Contact us for an accurate, all-inclusive quote for your situation.

Employer Questions Answered

Common questions from employers about the sponsorship process.

Costs include government fees (sponsorship application, nomination, SAF levy) and our professional service fee. The SAF levy ranges from $1,200-$1,800 per year depending on your business turnover. We provide a transparent, all-inclusive quote upfront so there are no surprises. Contact us for a personalised quote.
Yes. For most employer-sponsored visas, you must demonstrate genuine efforts to recruit Australian workers first, known as Labour Market Testing. This typically involves advertising the role on specific platforms for a minimum period. We guide you through this requirement and help ensure your advertising meets the Department's criteria.
A 482 visa typically takes 1-3 months for the sponsorship and nomination stages, plus 1-4 months for the visa application. The 186 visa can take 6-12 months. Timelines vary based on occupation, completeness of documentation, and Department of Home Affairs processing times. We prepare applications thoroughly to minimise delays.
Yes. Businesses of any size can become approved sponsors, provided they meet the requirements including being lawfully operating in Australia, having no adverse information, and demonstrating a genuine need for the nominated position. SponsorTalent is particularly well-suited for SMEs who may not have in-house HR or migration expertise.
You can sponsor for occupations listed on the relevant skilled occupation lists maintained by the Australian Government (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL). These cover hundreds of occupations across trades, professions, management, and specialist roles. We check occupation eligibility as part of our initial free assessment — contact us with the role you're looking to fill.

Sponsorship Guides for Employers

Compliance manuals, industry playbooks and templates from WIDEN (MARN 1576536) — the registered migration agent behind SponsorTalent. Buy securely on widen.com.au.

Sponsorship & compliance

FREE482 Sponsorship Step-by-Step GuideThe Subclass 482 Skills in Demand process from a business perspective.View in shop → $149482 / 186 Sponsorship Compliance ManualSBS, CSIT/SSIT, AMSR, sponsor obligations, Reg 2.87, monitoring — framework for in-house teams.View in shop → $199 · TEMPLATESSponsor Compliance Documentation PackRecord-keeping templates, monitoring checklist, Reg 2.87 cost-recovery check, self-audit.View in shop → $129 · REFUSALS482 Nomination Refusal RecoveryHow to respond to a 482 nomination refusal — ART review, re-nomination, evidence strategy.View in shop →

By industry

$129 · AGED CAREAged Care Sponsorship PlaybookStandard 482, ACILA, sponsor obligations, SCHADS award.View in shop → $129 · HEALTHCAREHealthcare Sponsorship PlaybookMedical, nursing, allied health. Ahpra registration overlay, specialist IMG pathways.View in shop → $129 · HOSPITALITYHospitality Sponsorship PlaybookStandard 482, HILA, Restaurant (Fine Dining) LA, 407 training pathway for chefs.View in shop →

Bundles (save)

$999 · SAVES $199Sponsorship Bundle (General)482/186 Manual + 407 Template Pack + 1 audit credit. $999 vs $1,198 retail.View in shop → $899 · HOSPITALITYHospitality Sponsorship Bundle482/186 Manual + Hospitality Playbook + 1 audit credit. Saves $179.View in shop → $899 · HEALTHCAREHealthcare Sponsorship Bundle482/186 Manual + Healthcare Playbook + 1 audit credit. Saves $179.View in shop → $899 · AGED CAREAged Care Sponsorship Bundle482/186 Manual + Aged Care Playbook + 1 audit credit. Saves $179.View in shop →
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Sponsorship visas & how it works

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