Expert Advice as a Key Partner Supplier of AHA (Vic)

In the heart of Australia’s thriving hospitality sector, the success of hoteliers and restaurateurs’ hinges on the global talent pool. The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482 visa) stands as a key to accessing this essential resource. Yet, navigating the visa’s requirements, including the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) of $70,000, ensuring competitive market rates, and aligning with relevant awards, is crucial for fair and compliant international recruitment.

482 Visa Sponsorship

For 482 visa sponsorship, it’s vital to ensure that the offered salary not only meets the $70,000 TSMIT but also corresponds with the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR), reflecting what an Australian in a similar role would earn. This promotes fairness and adherence to the Department of Home Affairs guidelines. The AMSR evaluation requires a thorough market salary review to ensure that wages are competitive within the Australian labour market for similar positions. Additionally, compliance with relevant industry awards or enterprise agreements is essential. These benchmarks confirm that salary and job conditions meet or exceed industry standards, necessitating detailed documentation for proof.

Consider the scenario at “The Seaside Inn”, where a foreign pastry chef is needed due to local skill shortages. The approach involves:

1. TSMIT: Setting a minimum salary of $70,000 ensures the international chef is compensated fairly, meeting the baseline requirement for 482 visa holders.
2. Market Rate: Conducting research to determine competitive salaries for local pastry chefs, ensuring your offer is both competitive and fair.
3. Relevant Award: Following the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 guidelines to ensure wages and conditions are fair for your overseas hire.

Effective compliance includes researching job boards for competitive salaries and documenting these findings to demonstrate adherence to market rate requirements. If research indicates that local pastry chefs earn between $65,000 and $75,000, offering $70,000 aligns with both TSMIT and market expectations.

Consulting the relevant award ensures the compensation package includes all necessary conditions, such as overtime and penalties.

Offering a $70,000 salary meets TSMIT requirements and ensures fairness, making your offer attractive to international talents and compliant with Australian labour and immigration laws.

Understanding and navigating the intricacies of 482 visa requirements, such as TSMIT, competitive salary offerings, and alignment with relevant awards can be complex. As an expert in 482 visa processes and a trusted partner for AHA, I specialise in simplifying these challenges. My services ensure your international hires are not only compliant but also competitively positioned, allowing you to focus on what you do best: running your establishment.

By leveraging my expertise, you can excel in your business, confident that your international staffing solutions are managed effectively.

The journey to securing global talent confidently and compliantly is just a call away. Book a consultation today for personalised assistance, and let’s enhance the potential of your business.

 

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WE CAN HELP

Navigating the complexities of 482 visa requirements like TSMIT, competitive salaries, and relevant awards can be challenging. As an expert in 482 visa processes and a trusted Key Partner Supplier for AHA (Vic), I simplify these hurdles. My services ensure compliant and competitive international hires, letting you focus on running your establishment effectively.

Cathrine Burnett-Wake, the Director and Principal Migration Agent at Ferntree Migration, is a leading expert in the field of Australian migration.

VISA STRATEGY

Our team strategically plans and prepares your visa application with thoroughness and attention to detail to avoid costly errors.

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Our team will create the best visa solutions for your hospitality staffing needs, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness, saving time and money.

ONGOING SUPPORT

We offer partnerships, not just services. Think of us as an extension of your team – your dedicated migration expert just a call away.

ABOUT US

With over 50 years of combined migration expertise, we have a profound understanding of Australia’s complex immigration system. Our invaluable insights can help you devise a strategy that aligns with your objectives, using the most efficient visa pathways available.
We deeply care and fully understand the importance of helping your business effectively leverage the Australian Migration system to attract top talents that will support your growth. Through our collaborative partnership, we aim to offer you invaluable guidance, ensuring the most favourable outcomes with maximum efficiency in terms of time and cost.

COST EFFECTIVE

1. From the get go, we will offer clarity on your options and the quickest migration pathways available to help you attract and retain top hospitality talents.
2. Our team strategically plans and prepares your visa application with thoroughness and attention to detail to avoid costly errors.
3. Through our collaborative partnership, we offer you expert guidance, ensuring the best outcomes with a streamlined processed to save you time and cost

Cathrine Burnett-Wake LL.M.
Director & Registered Migration Agent
MARN: 0324641

Full article as appeared in Hotel Today Industry Magazine by AHA (Vic) April/May ’24