482 Sponsorship for WA Employers: Carpenters, Bricklayers and Trades
Your WA construction business may also be eligible for up to $10,000 in financial support
A 482 visa may help your business retain a skilled carpenter or bricklayer. The business, role and worker must qualify. Eligible WA construction employers may also access the Construction Visa Subsidy Program.
What is the 482 visa?
The Skills in Demand visa allows approved employers to sponsor workers for eligible roles. Carpenter and Bricklayer are currently eligible Core Skills occupations. A visa may allow up to four years, depending on circumstances; permanent residence is a separate assessment.
For a Working Holiday visa holder, check condition 8547 before the six-month work limit ends. Exemptions or permission may apply. Lodging sponsorship or a visa application does not remove existing visa conditions.
The 482 sponsorship process: three connected applications
The standard process has three stages: business sponsorship, nomination of the role and the worker’s visa application.
Stage 1: Standard Business Sponsorship
A business that is not already approved generally needs Standard Business Sponsorship. Home Affairs assesses its lawful operations and suitability, supported by business and trading records.
Stage 2: Nomination of the position
The role must be genuine, full-time and correctly classified. Salary must meet the applicable threshold and Australian market rate, with equivalent employment conditions. The Core Skills threshold is $79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027; a higher market rate must generally be paid. The employer also pays the applicable Skilling Australians Fund levy.
What is labour market testing?
Unless exempt, employers must advertise in the required way, for the required period and within the permitted timeframe. Check the requirements before advertising.
Stage 3: The worker’s 482 visa application
The worker generally needs at least 12 months of relevant experience, suitable skills, the required English or an exemption, any mandatory assessment, and health and character clearance. Supporting employment and qualification evidence is important.
What does the employer need to do?
Provide business records, role and salary evidence, compliant advertising where required, and employment terms. Pay applicable costs and meet ongoing sponsorship obligations.
Clear advice for businesses that have never sponsored before
We assess the business, position and worker, prepare applications and guide employers through the evidence and obligations.
Have a carpenter or bricklayer or another tradie you want to retain?
Assess the options before the worker’s current visa or work limitation becomes urgent.
Contact NUA Migration about sponsoring your worker to map the process before you commit.
This article provides general information only and does not constitute migration or legal advice. Visa, sponsorship and subsidy eligibility depends on the circumstances of the business, position and applicant. Requirements and government programs can change. Obtain advice specific to your circumstances before taking action.
Construction Visa Subsidy Program eligibility and payments are determined by Migration Services WA and are subject to current program criteria, available funding and change. Nua Migration cannot guarantee eligibility, approval or payment of any subsidy. Visa applications are assessed separately by the Department of Home Affairs. Nua Migration is an independent migration practice and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Western Australian Government.
Official information: Home Affairs salary requirements · Construction Visa Subsidy Program - Terms and Conditions - June 2026.pdf
By Amanda O’Shaughnessy, Registered Migration Agent | MARN 2619599. Explore NUA’s migration services.