An Australian employer can sponsor a skilled employee for temporary or permanent residence in Australia. The applicant must take up a skilled position with the sponsoring employer.

Before applying for permanent residence under the employer nomination scheme you must have an offer from an Australian employer for permanent employment. The employer must comply with several requirements before being able to nominate you. Many positions are advertised online.

Representatives of foreign companies which intend to open a branch office in Australia may also sponsor employees from overseas.