Business Services

By becoming a sponsor, your business can unlock access to a global talent pool, allowing you to attract highly skilled professionals who can drive innovation and fill critical roles. Bringing in international talent can introduce new perspectives and ideas, giving your company a competitive edge, and allowing you to grow and achieve greater success.

Sponsoring employees not only helps you build a committed and diverse workforce, but also enhances staff retention, reducing the need for frequent hiring and lowering recruitment costs. It positions your company as a leader that values diversity and invests in its people—boosting your brand’s reputation and appeal as an employer of choice.

Hiring internationally can actually reduce risk by opening up a wider talent pool with specialized skills. Sponsored employees are usually very adaptable and motivated, often showing strong loyalty due to the stability a sponsored role provides, which can reduce turnover.

Sponsorship is an investment, but it often saves costs by reducing turnover and boosting retention. With the right support, the process is simpler than it seems, and the long-term benefits—productivity, loyalty, and lower recruitment costs—typically outweigh the initial expense.

To sponsor an overseas worker, a business must actively operate in Australia, demonstrate a genuine need for the position, and meet financial requirements to support the sponsorship. You must also have a history of complying with Australian laws.

To become an approved Standard Business Sponsor, you’ll need to demonstrate financial capability and lawful operation in Australia. Once approved, sponsorship status is usually valid for five years.