Marine Talent

How it works

Employer Sponsorship (Subclass 482)

Australia’s marine industry is experiencing ongoing skills shortages, particularly in marine mechanical, boat building, and technical roles.
The Employer Sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482) allows Australian marine businesses to sponsor skilled international workers where local labour is unavailable.

Marine Talent Australia supports employers by managing the recruitment, coordination, and workforce delivery, working alongside registered migration professionals who handle visa advice and applications.

What is the Subclass 482 Visa?

The Subclass 482 visa allows Australian businesses to:

Sponsor skilled workers from overseas
Fill genuine skills shortages
Employ workers on a temporary basis (up to 4 years)
Potentially support longer-term residency pathways

It is commonly used across trades, engineering, health, and technical industries — including marine.

Official government overview:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482

Who Can Use This Pathway?

This pathway is suitable for:

Boat builders and production yards
Marine mechanical workshops
Outboard Engine dealer and service networks
Regional marine businesses
Growing marine operations with ongoing workforce needs

You do not need prior sponsorship experience to get started.

The Process - Step by Step

Step 1: Initial Discussion

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Marine Talent works with you to understand:

The role you need to fill
Your workshop or production environment
Salary requirements
Timeframes and expectations

This ensures the role is suitable for sponsorship before any commitments are made.

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

To sponsor a worker, your business must be approved as a sponsor.

This includes:

Confirming your business is lawful and operating
Demonstrating a genuine need for the role
Meeting sponsorship obligations

Sponsorship approval is typically valid for 5 years.

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Marine Talent manages the recruitment process, including:

Sourcing skilled marine candidates internationally
Screening experience against real marine roles
Coordinating interviews
Supporting selection and offer discussions

Our focus is on job-ready marine workers, not generic resumes.

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Once a candidate is selected:

The role is formally nominated
The worker applies for their visa
Mandatory checks are completed (medical, police, skills, etc.)

This stage is handled by registered migration professionals, with Marine Talent coordinating timelines and communication.

Step 5: Arrival & Onboarding

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 5: Arrival & Onboarding

After visa approval:

The worker relocates to Australia
Commences employment
Marine Talent supports early-stage onboarding and employer communication

Mandatory Costs – Who Pays What?

Some costs are mandatory under Australian law. These are not optional.

Government Fees (Employer Paid)

Employers are required to pay government charges, including:

Sponsorship application fee
Nomination fee
Visa application charge
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy (annual)

These fees are set by the Australian Government and cannot be altered.

Current government fees:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/visa-pricing.

Migration Professional Fees (Employer or Candidate Paid)

The sponsorship and visa process must be managed by a registered migration professional who is authorised to provide migration advice and lodge applications.

Migration professional fees typically cover:

Sponsorship approval
Nomination preparation
Visa application management
Compliance and liaison with the Department of Home Affairs

These fees are charged separately by the migration professional and are not government fees.

Marine Talent does not provide migration advice or lodge visa applications. We work alongside registered migration professionals to ensure the recruitment and workforce process aligns with migration requirements.

Marine Talent Recruitment Services (Employer Paid)

Marine Talent charges a professional fee for managing the recruitment and workforce delivery side of the process.

This includes:

Marine-specific candidate sourcing and screening
Interview coordination and employer matching
Role and workforce suitability assessment
Candidate readiness coordination
Ongoing employer support and communication

Marine Talent’s fees are separate from government charges and migration professional fees and are discussed transparently with employers before proceeding.

Additional Required Checks

As part of the visa process, sponsored workers may be required to complete:

Medical examinations
Police checks
Skills or experience assessments
English language testing (where applicable)

These checks are mandated by the Department of Home Affairs and are usually paid by the candidate or employer, depending on individual arrangements.

Hire With Confidence

Marine Talent supports employers through the complex and highly regulated process of hiring skilled international workers, managing risk from candidate selection and compliance to timing and relocation.

Marine Talent simplifies the process.

As a trusted industry provider, we manage the recruitment and migration pathway end-to-end, working closely with employers to reduce risk, manage expectations, and keep the process on track.

Most importantly, we are here to support and grow your business providing certainty, stability, and access to skilled workers so you can focus on growing your business.

What We Take Off Your Plate

Sourcing and screening genuine candidates
Verifying skills, experience, and job readiness
Managing candidate expectations to reduce withdrawals
Coordinating recruitment, migration, and onboarding timelines
Acting as your buffer if issues arise
Keeping the process compliant and on track

We ensure the process is structured, transparent, and manageable for employers.

Request an Employer Sponsorship Discussion

Marine Talent Pty Ltd

Melbourne - Gold Coast - Sydney - Adelaide - Perth - Tasmania - Darwin

Important Note:
Marine Talent provides international workforce recruitment and industry advisory services only. We do not provide migration advice or legal services. All visa and migration advice is delivered solely by appropriately registered Migration Agents or legal practitioners. Visa approval and sponsorship outcomes are subject to Australian Government assessment and are not guaranteed.

Industry first - not migration first

International Marine Workforce Solutions for Australian Employers

How it works

Employer Sponsorship (Subclass 482)

What is the Subclass 482 Visa?

Who Can Use This Pathway?

The Process - Step by Step

Step 1: Initial Discussion

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 5: Arrival & Onboarding

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 5: Arrival & Onboarding

Mandatory Costs – Who Pays What?

Government Fees (Employer Paid)

Migration Professional Fees (Employer or Candidate Paid)

Marine Talent Recruitment Services (Employer Paid)

Additional Required Checks

Hire With Confidence

What We Take Off Your Plate

Industry first - not migration first

International Marine Workforce Solutions for Australian Employers

How it works

Employer Sponsorship (Subclass 482)

What is the Subclass 482 Visa?

Who Can Use This Pathway?

The Process - Step by Step

Step 1: Initial Discussion

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Setup

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 3: Recruitment & Candidate Matching

Step 5: Arrival & Onboarding

Step 4: Nomination & Visa Application

Step 5: Arrival & Onboarding

Mandatory Costs – Who Pays What?

Government Fees (Employer Paid)

Migration Professional Fees (Employer or Candidate Paid)

Marine Talent Recruitment Services (Employer Paid)

Additional Required Checks

Hire With Confidence

What We Take Off Your Plate

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