Employer Sponsorship Network · 482 / 186

The talent you need is right here

Hundreds of skilled visa holders in ICT, accounting, and marketing are actively seeking sponsorship. RedBridge handles candidate screening. Insight Idea manages the full 482 legal process.

150+

Pre-screened candidates

10+

Verified sponsoring employers

Key industry sectors

Legal firm, same office

Submit an Employer Enquiry 03 9961 7301 · English & Mandarin

Hiring Pain Points

Why Australian Businesses Choose Sponsorship

No qualified local candidates

ICT, engineering, and accounting roles consistently attract few or no suitable local applicants. Genuine experience with specific certifications is structurally scarce domestically.

Extended vacancies cost real money

Every month a critical role stays open means lost productivity, increased load on existing staff, and ground lost to competitors who have already filled theirs.

Compliance complexity discourages action

SBS applications, Labour Market Testing, nomination obligations, and ongoing sponsor duties feel overwhelming. With the right guidance, they don't have to be.

Hard to find the right sponsored candidate

Sponsorship only works when skills, visa eligibility, and long-term commitment all align. Finding that match without a trusted network is a genuine challenge.

Process Breakdown

Three Phases: From Gap to Visa Grant

Phases can run in parallel. You don't wait for one to close before the next begins.

PHASE 01

Eligibility & Role Assessment

RedBridge + Insight Idea

Confirm occupation is on CSOL

Labour Market Testing scope review

Candidate pre-screening against role requirements

PHASE 02

Sponsorship & Nomination

Insight Idea Legal

Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) application

Labour Market Testing advertising compliance

482 nomination lodgement with DOHA

PHASE 03

Visa Grant & Ongoing Compliance

RedBridge + Insight Idea

Visa holder onboarding and milestone tracking

Quarterly salary and compliance reviews

186 ENS transition planning at 2-year mark

Learn more about the 482 Skills in Demand Visa on the DOHA website →

See how the full employer sponsorship pathway works →

Our Partnership

RedBridge + Insight Idea: Clear Division of Roles

RedBridge finds and prepares candidates. Insight Idea handles all migration law and compliance. Both teams are co-located at the same Docklands address.

Talent & Employer

RedBridge Consulting

Match candidates from our pool to role requirements and visa-eligible occupation levels

Pre-screen skills assessment eligibility (ACS, AMI, Engineers Australia) before referral

Coordinate candidate documentation and career preparation

Manage employer–candidate communication and milestone support end-to-end

CRM milestone tracking, flagging the 2-year milestone for 186 ENS transition eligibility

Law & Migration · MARN: 1467870

Insight Idea

Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) application and DOHA approval

Labour Market Testing: advertising compliance and documentation records

Nomination preparation and lodgement (482 Core Skills / Specialist stream)

Visa application support and internal document management

Ongoing compliance monitoring and DOHA notifications

2-year milestone 186 ENS transition lodgement and pathway planning

Fee Breakdown

Sponsorship Actual Costs

Government fees are mandatory and non-negotiable. RedBridge and Insight Idea service fees are provided as a fixed quote after your role assessment.

Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS)

One-off. Not required if already an approved sponsor.

AUD $420

Nomination Fee: 482 (Skills in Demand)

Per nomination. Non-refundable.

AUD $330

Nomination Fee: 186 (ENS)

Per nomination. Non-refundable.

AUD $540

SAF Levy: Small Business (<$10M turnover)

Per visa year. Paid at nomination lodgement.

AUD $1,200/yr

SAF Levy: Large Business (≥$10M turnover)

Per visa year. Paid at nomination lodgement.

AUD $1,800/yr

Minimum Salary: Core Skills Stream

TSMIT as at current year. Add AMM where applicable.

$76,515+ super

Minimum Salary: Specialist Skills Stream

For CSOL Specialist Tier. Subject to applicable determination.

$135,000+ super

By law all sponsorship costs must be borne by the employer. They cannot be charged to or recovered from visa holders. Insight Idea and RedBridge service fees are quoted separately and confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Employer sponsorship FAQ →

Get Started

Submit an Employer Enquiry

We review all enquiries within 1 business day. By law, all sponsorship costs must be borne by the employer — they cannot be charged to or recovered from visa holders.

Company & Contact Information

Company Name*

ABN*

Contact Person*

Position / Title*

Email*

Phone*

Business Address*

Sponsorship History

Is your business currently an approved Standard Business Sponsor?*

Have you previously sponsored overseas workers?*

Are you an Accredited Sponsor?*

Financial & Operational Eligibility

Can you provide evidence of lawful business operation (ASIC records, financial statements)?*

Can the business demonstrate financial capacity to pay the required market salary rate?*

Current ratio of local Australian to overseas employees (approximate)*

Role & Position Requirements

Is the proposed occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)?*

Are you willing to undertake Labour Market Testing (4-week advertising on 2 platforms)?*

Can you provide a detailed position description meeting ANZSCO skill level requirements?*

Fees & Financial Responsibility

Will the business cover all sponsorship, nomination, and legal fees? (These costs must not be charged to visa holders.)*

Are you aware of the SAF (Skilling Australians Fund) levy requirements?*

If required, will you cover relocation costs?*

Compliance & Commitment

Will you provide a full-time, legally binding ongoing employment contract?*

Are you prepared to meet compliance requirements (timesheets, payslips)?*

Does the position offer a PR pathway (e.g. 186 TRT)?*

We review all enquiries within 1 business day. By law, all sponsorship costs must be borne by the employer — they cannot be charged to or recovered from visa holders.