Help! I need overseas workers
It’s no secret that Australian businesses are struggling to find workers. The halt on migration due to the pandemic caused extreme labour shortages throughout the country. Now, as life has seemed to evolve past the pandemic, businesses everywhere are looking for staff.
The recently released National Skills Commission report shows nurses, software engineers and care workers were the most in demand professions with construction managers, childcare workers and motor mechanics not too far behind.
With Australia’s migration program now open again and with increases in migration caps, Australian business are hoping this will help relieve some of their staff shortages. But when it comes to finding and employing overseas staff some guidance may be needed.
How do businesses get overseas staff?
Depending on the type of business, business owners may be able to recruit under labour agreements, a designated area migration agreement or employer sponsored visas. These options are available for roles where there are no local workers available to fill these positions.
While it’s great there are visa options available to employ overseas workers, the question is, how do you find the people?
Job Fairs
Job fairs are held in cities around the world and offer the opportunity for employers to showcase their company and actively recruit staff for jobs locally and abroad. It enables companies with overseas employment opportunities to meet with people who may be looking to migrate and require employment.
Overseas recruitment agencies
Often companies will send members of their human resources department to countries such as the Philippines to source skilled workers, especially those in the trades. Alternatively, there are recruitment agencies based in Australia that can assist in overseas recruitment.
Other options
Of course, Australian businesses with subsidiaries overseas may be able to transfer employees with the required skills to Australian branches.
There are many industries that also rely on particular visa holders to fill positions within their business.
The hospitality industry has for many years relied on international students. With borders now open to welcome international students back, restaurants, cafes and bars can once again start to fill their payroll.
Also breathing a sigh of relief is the agriculture industry. Working holiday visa holders are always relied upon to help with fruit picking and other seasonal work.
Visa Solutions Australia has many years of experience helping Australian businesses obtain visas for overseas workers. With their contacts in the area of overseas recruitment, the team at Visa Solutions is on hand to help you find a solution to your labour shortage.
If you would like to learn more about visa and sponsorship options when it comes to employing overseas staff contact Visa Solutions Australia on 1800 828 008.
