The Australian Government is delighted to declare its initiative to hire construction workers who are prepared to move to Australia to alleviate the shortage of labor in the construction industry. This initiative is formally referred to as the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP).
Under this program, individuals will receive complimentary visa support services and financial incentives of up to $10,000 Australian dollars. These incentives are designed to motivate and assist construction professionals from abroad in relocating to Australia and engaging in roles within the construction sector.
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Australian Government Recruitment for Construction Workers
The Australian Government has introduced the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) as a prominent initiative aimed at aiding Western Australian construction enterprises in meeting their demand for skilled labor.
This program will offer grants of up to $10,000 to facilitate skilled migration visa routes for workers, helping to cover expenses like migration agent fees, visa application costs, and relocation expenses.
The program can be accessed by either Western Australian employers (through the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream) or independent skilled migrants (via the CVSP State Nominated Stream).
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Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for the Australian Government Recruitment for Construction Workers:
- Be sponsored by a CVSP employer as a skilled migrant in one of the following visa subclasses – 482, 494 or 186;
- Sponsored CVSP employer must be headquartered and undertaking building and construction work in Western Australia.
- Be granted a visa through the WA State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) in one of the following visa subclasses – 190 or 491;
- Be employed by a business headquartered and undertaking building and construction work in WA; and
- working in an eligible occupation.
How to Apply for Australian Government Recruitment for Construction Workers
Interested applicants for the Australian Government Recruitment for Construction Workers are to follow the following steps to apply:
Step 1
Lodge an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect to indicate your interest in WA State Nomination.
Step 2
If you have not already linked with an eligible WA employer, you can enter your details on the Skilled Migrant Employment Register (SMER).
Step 3
Once you have been approved for State Nomination and your visa has been granted by the Commonwealth’s Department of Home Affairs, register your arrival and visa approval with Migration Services.
Step 4
When you have commenced your employment with an eligible employer, and received your first payslip, complete the CVSP State Nominated Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form to receive your first payment.
Step 5
When you have completed six months of work in WA’s construction industry, complete the CVSP State Nominated Stream – Milestone 2 – Claim Form to receive your final payment.
Application Deadline: Not specified