Working in Australia from Afghanistan on a Skills in Demand — Core Skills (subclass 482)

Joaquín’s 408 PALM application was approved in Manila on a Wednesday. By the following Monday he’d been matched with a Mareeba mango farm and was packing for the wet season.

If you’re in Afghanistan and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skills in Demand — Core Skills (subclass 482), this page tells you exactly what work rights you have, what kind of jobs are open to you in Australia right now, and how to start applying before you fly.

Live Skills in Demand — Core Skills (subclass 482) jobs you can apply for from Afghanistan

• Underground Driller — Kalgoorlie, WA
• Resort Chef — Margaret River, WA
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanic — Karratha, WA
• HD Mechanic — Port Hedland, WA
• Process Operator — Karratha, WA
• Boilermaker — Karratha, WA
• Diesel Mechanic — Mount Isa, QLD
• Registered Nurse — Lismore, NSW

FAQ for applicants from Afghanistan

• Can I apply from Afghanistan? Yes — applicants in Afghanistan can lodge for the Skills in Demand — Core Skills (subclass 482) before arriving.
• Where do I see live jobs? The list below pulls only roles open to Skills in Demand — Core Skills (subclass 482) holders.