Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) 2026
The Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) is Australia’s main employer-sponsored temporary work visa (formerly the TSS), tied to an approved sponsor and a nominated occupation. GoBroad tracks Australia visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.
Sponsorship
Approved employer required
Duration
Up to 4 years
Leads to
Pathway to PR
Who the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) is for
Countries offering the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482)?
Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) is Australia’s main employer-sponsored temporary work visa (formerly the TSS), tied to an approved sponsor and a nominated occupation. The Skills in Demand visa replaced the 482 TSS branding and keeps a route to permanent residence through employer streams.
Does the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) lead to visa-sponsored jobs?
GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks Australia updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.
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