To qualify for a 482 Temporary Work Visa, the applicant must have an employer who is willing to sponsor them.
There are 3 steps involved for the 482 Temporary Work Visa (4 years)
Step 1 - Employer Applies to be an Approved Sponsor
Step 2 - Employer Nominates a Position
Step 3 - Employee Applies for a Visa
The general requirements are that:
1. You have an occupation on the Consolidated Skilled Occupations list
2. You have been nominated for a job position by an Australian employer that wants to recruit you to work for them
3. You have the relevant skills and qualifications for your occupation
4. You have at least two (2) years of work experience in your occupation
5. You have vocational English language ability
6. You can satisfy DHA requirements for good character and health
7. If you are in Australia, you have a substantive visa, or a bridging visa A, B, or C and you have complied with your visa condition.
There is no age requirement for this visa.
After being on the 457 or 482 Work Visa for 3 years there is pathway to permanent residency if you are still with the same employer.