How to hire a carpenter with visa sponsorship

The candidates available now

Live counts from candidate profiles on SponsorTalent. Search and filter them at /find/carpenter; profiles show visa status, location and experience before you unlock contact details.

Where they want to work

Can your business sponsor a carpenter?

Carpenter, ANZSCO 331212, is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Eligible employer visas in our list data: 482, 494 and 186. The occupation you nominate must match the duties of the job: the ANZSCO title is Carpenter.

Caveat: none recorded on the Core Skills Occupation List (WIDEN's copy of the Home Affairs list, read 6 November 2026).

The 482 Specialist Skills stream (salary at least A$146,576) is not available, because it excludes ANZSCO major groups 3, 7 and 8 and this occupation is in major group 3.

Sponsoring from regional Australia opens the 494 as well; see regional sponsorship and DAMA for employers.

What you must pay

The nominated position must pay at least A$79,423 (2026–27 Core Skills Income Threshold for the 482 and 186, and the TSMIT for the 494), and no less than an Australian carpenter in the same role and location is paid. SponsorTalent's occupation data puts the market range for carpenters at roughly A$62,000 to A$95,000, depending on experience and location. Check a specific offer with the sponsorship salary check.

Checks before you make an offer

The assessing authority is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). A skills assessment is not needed for every 482: it applies where the Department's instrument lists the occupation for the worker's passport country. Profiles on SponsorTalent show whether a candidate already holds an assessment.

In NSW, contracting for residential building or trade work valued at more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) needs a contractor licence. In Queensland, building work valued over $3,300 needs a QBCC licence, although an employee of a licensed contractor usually does not need one. Other states have their own rules, so check what applies in the employer's state.

Sources: NSW Government: licences for building and trade work · QBCC: when you need a licence

Who sponsors carpenters

Residential builders, commercial construction firms, joinery manufacturers, shop fit-out companies are the usual employers of carpenters.

Where the shortage sits, according to our occupation data: national construction backlog plus housing supply pipeline keeps demand strong across every capital city and major regional centre.

The steps

1. Find the candidate. Search carpenter candidates and unlock the profiles that fit, or post the role so candidates apply to you.
2. Sponsorship. Your business needs Standard Business Sponsorship (or a labour agreement or DAMA) before it can nominate. WIDEN explains the requirements in how to become an approved sponsor.
3. Nomination. You nominate the position as Carpenter at a salary that meets the threshold and the market rate. Costs are in WIDEN's cost to sponsor a worker and our sponsorship cost calculator.
4. Visa. The worker lodges the visa after the nomination. For the legal steps for your case, use a registered migration agent: book WIDEN Migration Experts.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sponsor a carpenter on a 482 visa?

Yes. Carpenter, ANZSCO 331212, is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). In SponsorTalent's list data it is eligible for the 482, 494 and 186 employer-sponsored visas. Your business needs Standard Business Sponsorship (or a labour agreement) before you nominate.

What is the minimum salary for a sponsored carpenter?

At least A$79,423 for 2026–27, and no less than the market rate an Australian carpenter would be paid for the same job.

How many carpenters are looking for sponsorship on SponsorTalent?

The live count is on this page and on the Carpenter candidate search at /find/carpenter. Profiles are anonymous until you unlock one.

Who handles the sponsorship and nomination?

Your business lodges them, usually through a registered migration agent. WIDEN Migration Experts (MARN 1576536) can prepare the sponsorship, nomination and visa; SponsorTalent itself is a marketplace for finding candidates.