Medical Training Review Panel 19th Report

Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)

The Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) is currently the most commonly used program for employers to sponsor overseas workers to work on a temporary basis in Australia.

Recipients may remain in Australia for up to four years and can bring eligible family members with them. They can work full-time, but only for their sponsor or, in some circumstances, an associated entity of the sponsor. Doctors are able to work for multiple and/or unrelated entities, but their sponsor retains obligations in relation to them.

Applicants must comply with the following conditions:

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  be sponsored by an approved employer;
  
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  have skills, qualifications, experience and an employment background that match those required for the position;
  
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  have a job with their approved sponsor;
  
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  meet the English language requirement unless eligible for a waiver;
  
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  be eligible to hold a licence or registration for the position (if required); and
  
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  be paid the rate of guaranteed salary specified in the relevant nomination, based on the market salary rate for the position.