Not-for-Profit and NGO Industry

The Not-for-Profit and NGO Sector works to provide goods and services to vulnerable groups or communities. The Not-for-Profit and NGO sector operate on a charitable model where business decisions are not profit-drive. If you are a Not-for-Profit organisation or NGO looking to bring internationally skilled workers to Australia, VisaEnvoy can assist you in determining the best visa pathway.

Business Sponsorship for Not-for-Profits and NGOS

If you operate a Not-for-Profit or NGO business model, this business structure is eligible to apply for a Subclass 482 Sponsorship and sponsor an overseas worker. For further information about how VisaEnvoy can assist you, see our page on sponsoring a foreign worker here.

Is your Not-for-Profit/NGO a religious institution?

The Subclass 408 – Religious Work Stream Visa allows religious workers to complete full-time religious work in Australia for up to 2 years. This visa type may be suitable for your not-for-profit organisation or NGO. It must concern religious work that is undertaken by the applicant, predominately non-profit in nature and serves a religious objective. To find out more information about this visa subclass, see our page here.

Skilled Migration

Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List indicates the relevant occupations that are in high demand in Australia to fill labour shortages in various sectors due to the impacts of COVID-19. The following occupations related to the Not-for-Profit and NGO sector are on this list:

Employer sponsored nominations and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing.

Occupations in the Not-for-Profit and NGO Industry

There are several types of occupations that are valuable to the Not-for-Profit and NGO Industry. For further information regarding the skills and qualifications of not-for-profit and NGO-related occupations see below:

Additional information regarding Employer Sponsored Visas can be found here.

Short Term Skilled Occupation List – PR Pathways

The following occupations in the Health Sector are on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL):

For information regarding the available pathways to permanent residency in Australia for occupations on the STSOL, see our page here.

Book an appointment today for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents to find more about your visa options.