The Australian Government recently announced a new Industry Labour Agreement for employers in the aged care sector/industry, allowing employers to sponsor direct care workers on skilled visas.
Eligible employers in the aged care industry will be able to sponsor overseas workers on skilled visas to work as Nursing Support Workers, Personal Care Assistants, and Aged or Disabled Carers. The workers will also have access to a faster pathway to permanent residency after two years.
The full media release can be accessed here.
Employers will need to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant union(s) for the occupation. Once an MoU is entered, aged care providers can submit their request to enter into the Industry Labour Agreement with the Department of Home Affairs.
If you are an aged care worker or an employer in the aged care sector/industry, contact our office to discuss your options.
