On Hire Labour Agreement

Hire Overseas Workers with ARC Staff

It’s no secret. Skilled labour shortages are affecting businesses across Australia. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, or healthcare – the right people can be hard to find. Trust us, as recruitment specialists, we know!

That’s where we can help you.

ARC Staff has an approved on-hire labour agreement, as authorised by the Department of Home Affairs. This means we can sponsor overseas skilled workers on the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 Visa and on hire them to businesses like yours. We will handle the recruitment, sponsorship, visa compliance and payroll.

That means you can bring in experienced, job-ready talent without the burden or ongoing compliance responsibilities of becoming a sponsor yourself.

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A simpler way to access overseas workers

Becoming a sponsor in your own right takes time, paperwork and legal responsibility. Many businesses don’t have the capacity to take that on – especially when staffing needs are urgent.

Our on-hire model offers a straightforward solution. We sponsor the worker, take on the compliance responsibilities, and place them in your workforce. You get the skills you need without taking on the risk or admin.

This model is fully compliant with the Department of Home Affairs and is already being used by employers across Australia in sectors like construction, logistics, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing.

Skilled Sponsorship Made Simple

Through our On-Hire Labour Agreement, we can sponsor a broad range of skilled occupations, giving you access to qualified candidates from across the globe.

We also support placements in regional areas—ideal if you’re operating in locations where local talent is limited. Already have someone in mind overseas? We can assess their eligibility and guide you through the sponsorship process. Still looking? We’ll connect you with pre-vetted, job ready candidates through our trusted international networks.

We can also support placements in regional areas – which is especially useful if you’re operating in locations where the local talent pool is thin. Already have someone in mind overseas? We’ll assess their eligibility and help bring them over. Still looking? We can connect you with pre-vetted, job-ready candidates from our international networks.

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A simpler way to access overseas workers

Becoming a sponsor in your own right takes time, paperwork and legal responsibility. Many businesses don’t have the capacity to take that on – especially when staffing needs are urgent.

Skilled Sponsorship Made Simple

Through our On-Hire Labour Agreement, we can sponsor a broad range of skilled occupations, giving you access to qualified candidates from across the globe.

Key requirements of 482 Sponsorship

This service is designed for employers who can’t find the right skills locally and need to look overseas to fill a genuine vacancy.

Our team handles the labour market testing process to show there are no suitable candidates available within Australia. For someone to be eligible, they’ll need to:

Be able to demonstrate the skills and experience required for the role

Hold the relevant trade licences or professional registration (if required)

Be offered a salary that meets or exceeds the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), plus 20%*

Meet English language, health, and character requirements

Provide police checks for any country they’ve lived in for 12 months or more over the past 10 years

*The TSMIT +20% figure currently sits at close to $90,000 in 2025 — but this may change, so we recommend checking the latest guidance from the Department of Home Affairs.

Once the candidate has been offered the role, we’ll manage their nomination, support their visa application, and handle all relevant contracts and documentation.

Already found someone overseas?

If you’ve already identified a candidate overseas, we can assess their visa eligibility and sponsor them under our Labour Agreement – then on-hire them to your business. This route is often much faster and less complex than applying to sponsor them yourself.

Why choose ARC STAFF?

We’re more than just recruiters. We’ve been connecting businesses with job-ready staff since 2019, and now, with our on-hire Labour Agreement, we can help solve your staffing challenges with overseas talent.

Our clients trust us because we’re responsive, honest, and deeply experienced in labour hire. We understand the urgency behind every hire – and we move fast to find the right fit.

Let’s Talk About Your Workforce Goals

Whether you’re a business looking to hire or a candidate seeking opportunities, we’re here to help.

If you’re exploring overseas hiring or looking to be sponsored for work in Australia, let’s start the conversation. We’ll walk you through how our sponsorship model works, which roles are supported, and how quickly we can take the next steps.

Use the form below to register your interest and select whether you’re a client or candidate from the dropdown — we’ll be in touch soon!