Australia is experiencing a severe dearth of Tradesworkers especially in regional and rural parts of the country.

Peter Skittle Motor company in outback Australia has been facing a severe shortage of skilled motor mechanics and other workshop trades workers over a period of time. The story is no different in many other parts of regional and rural Australia. The Australian government has generous visa requirements for skilled workers willing to move to these areas.

Businesses in Regional Australia can sponsor workers on a Temporary Work Visa (SC 457 Visa) or a Permanent Work Visa (RSMS). These visas offer a win-win situation for both employers and employees. Employers are assured of retaining sponsored skilled overseas workers for extended period of time in their business, while employees are assured of a job in their new country.

Other Tradesworkers who may not have a regional employers may also choose to migrate independently on a Provisional Visa under the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (SC 489). After living and working in the sponsoring regional area for 2-4 years, they can apply for Australian Permanent residency.

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