TSS 482 visa Short Term Stream

The TSS 482 visa short term stream (temporary skill shortage subclass 482) is a temporary work visa enabling the visa holder to work in Australia for 2 years, with the possibility of extending once, for an additional 2 years.

Employers can sponsor overseas skilled workers for up to two years which can be repeated. Employers can only nominate positions listed in the Short Term Skilled Occupation List.

There are ways for an employer to sponsor a 482 short term visa holder for permanent residency through Regional Skilled Migration Sponsorship.

The term of the TSS 482 short term visa can be extended to four years if an International Trade Obligation applies.

English language requirements for the TSS 482 short term stream are the same as the medium term stream. For the 482 visa, this is the equivalent to an IELTS score of 5. The English language requirement does not apply if the candidate holds a passport issued by the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada or the United States or if the nominee has had 5 or more years of secondary of tertiary education conducted in English.

The government’s visa fee is from AUD 1,265.

Three quarters of short term TSS visas are processed in 5 weeks while 90% are processed in 8 weeks

Short Term Skilled Occupation List

ItemOccupationANZSCO codeAssessing authorityType of assessment
1automotive electrician321111TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

2baker351111TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

3cabinetmaker394111TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

4carpenter331212TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

5carpenter and joiner331211TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

6chef351311TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

7cook351411TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

8diesel motor mechanic321212TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

9electrician (general)341111TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

10electrician (special class)341112TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

11fitter (general)323211TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

12fitter and turner323212TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

13fitter‑welder323213TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

14joiner331213TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

15metal fabricator322311TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

16metal fitters and machinists (nec)323299TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

17metal machinist (first class)323214TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

18motor mechanic (general)321211TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

19panelbeater324111TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

20pastrycook351112TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

21program or project administrator511112VETASSESSSkills Assessment for General Professional Occupations
22sheetmetal trades worker322211TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

23specialist managers (nec) except:

(a) ambassador; or

(b) archbishop; or

(c) bishop

139999VETASSESSSkills Assessment for General Professional Occupations
24toolmaker323412TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

25welder (first class)322313TRA(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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