Temporary Work Visas
Temporary work visas permit overseas workers to fill short- to medium-term labour needs in Australia under employer sponsorship or skilled visa programs. These visas support businesses facing skill shortages, enable knowledge transfer, and provide international professionals with Australian work experience. Conditions typically include a nominated occupation, employer sponsorship or labour agreement, and compliance with workplace laws and salary requirements. Temporary work visas may offer pathways to permanent residency through employer nomination or skilled migration streams. They suit specialists, seasonal workers, and skilled professionals seeking international exposure while employers address immediate workforce gaps.
Purpose: Short-term or temporary skilled work
Visa subclasses:
- Subclass 400 - Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)
- Subclass 403 - Temporary Work (International Relations)
- Subclass 408 - Temporary Activity visa
- Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
- Subclass 476 - Recognised Graduate visa (for engineering graduates)
- Subclass 489 (ceased) - superseded by 491, but historically a provisional skilled visa
FAQ for Temporary Work Visas Australia
1. What temporary work visas does Australia offer?
Common options include the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), Temporary Graduate visa (485), Working Holiday visas (417 and 462), Temporary Activity visa (408) and regional employer sponsored visas. We match the visa to your situation.
2. Can Myra Visa help me get a work visa in Adelaide?
Yes. We help workers and employers in Adelaide and across South Australia with 482, 494, 485 and DAMA based work visas, including nominations and compliance.
3. Do you assist workers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane?
Yes. We support clients in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra with temporary work visas through online consultations and digital document handling.
4. What is the Skills in Demand visa?
The subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa lets approved Australian employers sponsor skilled overseas workers. It replaced the TSS visa and can lead to permanent residence through subclass 186.
5. Do I need a job offer for a temporary work visa?
Employer sponsored visas like 482 and 494 need a job offer from an approved sponsor. Visas like the 485 and Working Holiday visas do not need a sponsor.
6. Can my family join me on a temporary work visa?
Yes, for most work visas. Your partner and dependent children can usually be included, and partners often receive full work rights in Australia.
7. Do I need a skills assessment?
Some occupations and visa streams require a skills assessment, especially for certain passport holders or occupations. We check this for your role before lodgement.
8. Can a temporary work visa lead to PR?
Yes. Many 482 and 494 visa holders progress to permanent residence through subclass 186 or 191, and 485 holders often move to skilled or employer sponsored PR.
9. Can I change employers on a 482 visa?
You can, but the new employer must be an approved sponsor and lodge a new nomination. There are time limits if you stop working, so speak with us first.
10. How do I start my work visa application?
Contact Myra Visa on +61 430 814 404 or [email protected]. We will review your occupation, experience and goals and recommend the best temporary work visa.