Smithfield Plastics: Filling a Critical Skills Gap with AustraliaMigrate

AustraliaMigrate successfully assisted a Tasmanian business to secure a skilled overseas worker through an innovative visa strategy.

Our client, a Tasmanian-based company, urgently required a Plastics Technician, a role notoriously difficult to fill locally or even nationally. After extensive searching, they identified a highly skilled individual working in Egypt, originally from India, whose expertise perfectly matched their needs.

Eager to onboard him swiftly, the business approached AustraliaMigrate for guidance. Recognizing the urgency, our Director, Mr. Ian Singer, recommended applying for a Subclass 400 (Short-Stay Specialist) visa initially, allowing the technician to begin work in Australia immediately. However, the situation became complicated when the candidate resigned from his position in Egypt prior to visa approval, adding complexity and urgency to the case.

Despite this hurdle, our dedicated team navigated the complexities effectively, securing quick approval for the Subclass 400 visa. The technician promptly relocated to Tasmania and commenced employment with the business.

Impressed by his exceptional skills and wishing to retain him long-term, the employer aimed to continue sponsorship. AustraliaMigrate identified a suitable occupation—Pipe Testing Technician, a specialized stream under Mechanical Engineering Technician—which closely matched his professional profile. This strategic decision streamlined the process, allowing direct sponsorship through the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, avoiding the more costly, rigorous and lengthy Subclass 494 pathway.

This approach proved highly successful, and the technician’s Subclass 482 visa was approved smoothly. With employment stability secured, the next goal is reuniting him with his family from India, bringing the journey to full completion. The Tasmanian company are thrilled at this outcome as it fill a skills shortage position in their business which they have been struggling to fill

This case exemplifies AustraliaMigrate’s commitment to personalized immigration solutions, delivering timely results in complex scenarios.