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

Item Occupation ANZSCO code Assessing authority Type of assessment
1 automotive electrician 321111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

2 baker 351111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

3 cabinetmaker 394111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

4 carpenter 331212 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

5 carpenter and joiner 331211 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

6 chef 351311 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

7 cook 351411 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

8 diesel motor mechanic 321212 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

12 fitter and turner 323212 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

13 fitter‑welder 323213 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

14 joiner 331213 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

15 metal fabricator 322311 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

19 panelbeater 324111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

20 pastrycook 351112 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

21 program or project administrator 511112 VETASSESS Skills Assessment for General Professional Occupations
22 sheetmetal trades worker 322211 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

23 specialist managers (nec) except:

(a) ambassador; or

(b) archbishop; or

(c) bishop

139999 VETASSESS Skills Assessment for General Professional Occupations
24 toolmaker 323412 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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

(b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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