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Global Talent Visa Program

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The Global Talent Visa Program, also known as the Global Talent Independent Program, is a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia. 

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Australia is after the brightest and best global talent to work in seven future-focused sectors. The program is designed to help grow our innovation and tech economies. This will create opportunities for Australians by transferring skills, promoting innovation, and creating jobs. 

 

Australia is also a lifestyle destination, and one of the most prosperous, safe and culturally diverse countries in the world. Australia offers opportunities for innovation, with strong trading links and a business friendly regulatory approach. Through the program, talented individuals will be given permanent residency (Subclass 858 visa) to make their new lives in Australia.

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In 2024-2025, there are 5,000 places available under the program. 

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Eligibility

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To be granted a visa under the Global Talent Visa Program, a candidate will be highly skilled in one of the 10 target sectors. They will also be able to attract a salary that meets the high income threshold.

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Target sectors

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  • Resources:

 

This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Engineering

#Geology

#Metallurgy

#Waste management

#Energy saving technology

#Extraction and processing

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  • Agri-food and AgTech:

 

This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Seed technology

#Nanomaterials

#Biofuels

#Supply chain and packaging

#Wearable technologies

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  • Energy

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This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Clean energy
#Resource robotics
#Computational metallurgy
#Geostatistics
#Benefication
#Battery/energy storage

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  • Health Industries

 

This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Medical and biomedical technology

#Pharmaceutical and vaccine research and development

#IT biochemistry

#Digital health

#Implantables and wearable devices

#Genomics

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  • Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space

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This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Astrodynamics

#Satellite systems

#Rocket and avionics systems

#Urban mobility

#Military equipment acquisition and sustainment

#Automation and robotics

#Nano-manufacturing

#Sustainable manufacturing and life-cycle engineering

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  • Circular Economy

 

This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Bioenergy

#Sustainable production

#Recycling

#Waste treatment

#Waste to energy technology

#Emissions technology

#Ecologically sustainable manufacturing

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  • DigiTech

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This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Quantum computing

#Cyber sciences

#Cyber security

#Artificial intelligence

#Blockchain, IoT

#Big data

#Disruptive technology

#Smart cities

#Machine learning

#Network engineering

#Cloud computing

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  • Infrastructure and Tourism

 

This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Travel and tourism infrastructure

#Water infrastructure

#Energy infrastructure

#Regional development

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  • Financial Services and FinTech

 

This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Neobanking

#Payment systems

#Wealth and regtech

#Blockchain

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  • Education

 

This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:

#Cutting edge skills in emerging fields of the industry

#Developing advanced educational systems and curricula

#Improving the education infrastructure in Australia

#Digital data and eResearch platforms

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Talent

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To be eligible to apply for the Global Talent Visa Program under the Distinguished Talent visa, individuals must:

  • prove they are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements

  • still be prominent in their field of expertise

  • provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia, in their area of expertise

  • have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field

  • have a recognised organisation or individual in Australia nominate them as global talent, in the same field as the applicant

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Candidates must meet a high standard and show an exceptional track record of professional achievement. This may include senior roles, patents, professional awards and international publications and memberships.

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Places are also available to PhD graduates, and certain PhD students who are nearing completion of their thesis and can demonstrate their exceptional talent and international recognition in a target sector.

 

High income threshold

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On 1 July 2024, The Fair Work Commission adjusted the 2024-25 high-income threshold to $175,000. 

 

In assessing this, the Department of Home Affairs will consider:

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  1. current salary shown through payslips or a contract, or

  2. future job offers outlining remuneration, or

  3. recent PhD graduates in the target sectors

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CONTACT US

 

If you are interested, please feel free to email your resume to info@nudraft.com.au for a free assessment. 

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