Working in Australia from South Korea on a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494)

Liu got the email at 11pm Beijing time. Visa granted. By morning she’d shortlisted four hospitality groups in Sydney, all of which had hired Mandarin-speaking baristas before.

If you’re in South Korea and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494), 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 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) jobs you can apply for from South Korea

• HD Mechanic — Port Hedland, WA
• Mine Surveyor — Kalgoorlie, WA
• Solar Farm Technician — Roma, QLD
• GP — Bulk Billing Clinic — Coffs Harbour, NSW
• Tourism Manager — Margaret River, WA
• Hospitality Manager — Mackay, QLD
• Diesel Mechanic — Mount Isa, QLD
• Agronomist — Griffith, NSW

FAQ for applicants from South Korea

• Can I apply from South Korea? Yes — applicants in South Korea can lodge for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) before arriving.
• Where do I see live jobs? The list below pulls only roles open to Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) holders.