Subclass 482 Nomination — employer-side form + LMT evidence

Subclass 482 Nomination links the approved Standard Business Sponsor to a specific worker for a specific position. Must satisfy:

  • Position description matching ANZSCO lead statement + main duties
  • Genuine position (real role, real need)
  • LMT compliance (if applicable to stream)
  • Wage matching AMSR (Annual Market Salary Rate) or applicable Income Threshold (CSIT / SSIT)
  • Sponsor's continuing compliance with obligations

Draft 600-750 word nomination strategy + evidence package for [EMPLOYER_NAME] (ABN [ABN]) nominating [WORKER_NAME] for [POSITION_TITLE] (ANZSCO [ANZSCO_CODE]) at AUD [PROPOSED_SALARY_AUD].

§1 — NOMINATION FORM (Form 1402 / online) (130-160 words)

Online via ImmiAccount Sponsor Portal:

Section 1 — Sponsor identification:
  • SBS approval number + validity dates
  • Sponsor type: Standard Business Sponsor / Accredited Sponsor / Labour Agreement
  • Business contact details

Section 2 — Position details:
  • Position title: [POSITION_TITLE]
  • ANZSCO classification: [ANZSCO_CODE] + lead statement
  • Number of positions being nominated
  • Position is full-time, permanent / fixed-term (specify)
  • Location: [WORK_LOCATION]
  • Reports to: [SUPERVISOR_TITLE]

Section 3 — Nominee identification:
  • [WORKER_NAME] — passport details
  • Current visa status (if in Australia)
  • Confirmation of authority to act on behalf of nominee

Section 4 — Salary + conditions:
  • Annual salary: AUD [PROPOSED_SALARY_AUD]
  • Bonus / commission structure
  • Other benefits (relocation allowance, accommodation, vehicle)

§2 — ANZSCO DUTIES MATCHING (200-250 words)

The nominated position MUST substantially align with the ANZSCO [ANZSCO_CODE] lead statement + at least 4-5 of the main duties.

Mismatch is the #1 nomination refusal driver.

For ANZSCO [ANZSCO_CODE]:

Reference the official ANZSCO 2021 lead statement + main duties from www.abs.gov.au.

Draft a position description that:
  • Restates the ANZSCO lead statement (paraphrased, not verbatim)
  • Specifies 6-8 specific tasks the worker will perform
  • At least 4-5 tasks should mirror ANZSCO main duties
  • Includes industry-specific context for [EMPLOYER_NAME]

Common ANZSCO mismatches:
  • Generic role titles ("Manager") with vague duties
  • IT roles: 261313 Software Engineer vs 261111 ICT Business Analyst — clear distinction needed
  • Engineering roles: 233211 Civil Engineer vs 233512 Mechanical Engineer
  • Marketing roles: 225113 Marketing Specialist vs 131114 Public Relations Manager
  • Healthcare: 254413 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) vs 254418 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

§3 — GENUINE POSITION EVIDENCE (150-180 words)

[EMPLOYER_NAME] must demonstrate the position is a real, ongoing role — not invented for sponsorship.

Evidence:
  • Organisational chart showing position within structure
  • Job description (formal, dated)
  • Recent business growth justifying new position
  • Project pipeline requiring the role
  • Comparable existing positions filled by Australians or PRs
  • For new positions: business case for creation
  • For replacement positions: evidence of departing employee + handover plan

For startups + small businesses:
  • Heightened scrutiny — DHA suspects positions invented for visa purposes
  • Provide business plan, revenue projections, customer contracts, existing employee headcount
  • Tax returns showing business activity

§4 — LABOUR MARKET TESTING (LMT) EVIDENCE (130-160 words)

For Core Skills Stream + most others (verify Specialist Skills exemption):

[LMT_PLATFORMS] expanded — each platform must show:
  • Platform name (LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, Workforce Australia, JobBank, JobActive, SEEK)
  • Date posted
  • Date closed (≥28 days advertising window required)
  • Job posting URL or screenshot
  • Salary + location matching nomination
  • Role description matching ANZSCO

LMT timing:
  • All advertising must close within 6 months of nomination submission
  • Must include the National Workforce Strategy advert (Workforce Australia)
  • Two additional platforms minimum (industry-specific OR general)

Documentation for nomination:
  • Screenshot of each advertisement
  • Date stamps
  • Number of applicants received per platform
  • Brief explanation: why no suitable Australian / PR applicant was found

§5 — SALARY + AMSR COMPLIANCE (130-160 words)

[PROPOSED_SALARY_AUD] must:
  (a) Meet the applicable Income Threshold (SSIT AUD 135,000 / CSIT AUD 73,150)
  (b) Match the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) — what an Australian / PR would be paid for the same role at [EMPLOYER_NAME] OR comparable industry rate

AMSR evidence:
  • Existing similar-position Australian employees' salaries (anonymised)
  • Industry survey data (Hudson, Hays, Robert Half, McGrath Nicol)
  • Awards / Modern Awards / Enterprise Agreement applicable
  • Recruitment agency rate data

Equal Treatment principle: [WORKER_NAME] must NOT be paid less than an Australian PR doing the same role at the same employer.

§6 — DECISION TIMELINE + POST-APPROVAL (60-80 words)

Standard processing:
  • Specialist Skills nomination: 7-14 days
  • Core Skills nomination: 1-3 months
  • Labour Agreement: varies

If approved: nomination valid 12 months for visa application
If refused: 21-day AAT review window OR re-nomination with corrections

End with: "DRAFT SUBCLASS 482 NOMINATION — for MARN-registered agent review. ANZSCO duty matching is the highest-leverage variable; mismatched job description vs ANZSCO duties drives most refusals. LMT documentation must be airtight — DHA increasingly audits LMT evidence post-2024 reform."