Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) Jobs
Discover regional Australian employers offering Subclass 494 visa sponsorship. Lower nomination thresholds and direct pathways to Subclass 191 Permanent Residency.
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Program Overview & Sponsorship Criteria
The Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) visa assists Australian businesses across regional areas (any location outside the major metropolitan cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane) in addressing acute talent shortages.
Regional Sponsorship Benefits:
5-Year Provisional Residency: Live, work, and thrive in dynamic regional centers across Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, regional Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
Pathway to Subclass 191 PR: After completing 3 years living and working in a designated regional area while meeting the minimum income threshold, visa holders transition directly to permanent residency via Subclass 191.
Broader Shortage Occupations: Access to an expanded list of eligible occupations, frequently supported by Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) offering age, salary, and English concessions.
AHPRA registered or internationally qualified nurses eligible for registration. Direct visa sponsorship available under regional Subclass 494 and fast-track ENS 186 pathway.