Employment contract requirements
Employment Contracts must meet the following requirements:
- be current and have at least 3 months remaining at the date ROI is lodged.
- be consistent with the National Employment Standards (NES) and any awards, enterprise agreements or other registered agreements that may apply.
Contracts should contain:
- commencement / end dates
- duty statement / position description
- salary / pay rate
- relevant industrial instrument, award or agreement
- standard hours of work and,
- location of work.
If there is no formal contract, applicants must provide evidence of the job offer. They must also demonstrate that all pay and conditions are consistent with the National Employment Standards set out by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), as well as any awards, enterprise agreements, or other registered agreements.
Subclass 482 visa holders – Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway
If an applicant has been employed for less than 12 months with a Tasmanian sponsoring employer, a letter of support is required. The letter must confirm that the employer supports the nomination application and understands that the applicant will no longer be tied to their business once the Subclass 491 or Subclass 190 visa is granted.