Australia

Skilled Sponsorship & Working Holiday

Australia has a documented, ongoing shortage of qualified chefs - Chefs alone accounted for over 3,900 Skills in Demand visa grants in a single year. Two distinct routes are open to Indians: employer sponsorship, and the annual Work & Holiday ballot.

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Australia - Country Snapshot

Oceania

Capital	Canberra
Continent	Oceania
Currency	Australian Dollar (AUD)
Population	~27 Million
Top Hospitality Cities	Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast
Income Tax	Standard local tax applies

Why Australia

Why Work in Australia?

Chef is on the Core Skills Occupation List - genuine, documented national shortage

Award wage floors are legally enforced, with weekend and public holiday penalty rates on top

Skills in Demand visa runs up to 4 years, with a PR route via the 186 visa after 2 years

English-speaking, with one of the world's highest standards of living

Established Indian community across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

Step-by-Step Process

How It Works

Free Counselling & Route Selection (482 vs 462)

Skills Assessment & Document Preparation

Employer Matching & Sponsorship (482 route)

Nomination & Salary Threshold Check

Visa Lodgement with Home Affairs

Health Examination & Police Clearance

Pre-Departure Briefing & Travel to Australia

Our Programs

Programs Available in Australia

Choose the right pathway for your career.

PR Pathway

Up to 4 Years

Chef – Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

Employer Sponsorship

Earnings

AUD 79,423+/year (Rs. 53.6 Lakh/year gross)

Roles

Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef

Eligibility

2 Years Experience | Diploma-Level Culinary Qualification | TRA Skills Assessment Mandatory for Indian Citizens

Program Fee

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Age 18–30

12 Months

Work & Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)

Ballot-Based Visa

Earnings

AUD 26.44–33.05/hour (Rs. 2.94–3.67 Lakh/month)

Roles

Any Hospitality Role - No Job Offer Needed

Eligibility

Age 18–30 | Ballot Registration Only (1,000 India places/year, June window) | PAN Card Required