The current shortage of professional and skilled workers in Australia is opening many opportunities for foreign individuals seeking employment in the country.
However, Australia’s migration policies are complex and government regulations can be arduous to both local businesses seeking workers and employees looking for jobs. Recruitment services offered by international recruitment agencies aim to bridge this gap.
Benefits to Employers
Australian employers stand to gain from recruitment services because they can get a ready list of potential workers who have been pre-screened as to eligibility and required skills. With recruitment agencies, employers are assured they get a wider market search but without doing the dirty job of sorting through piles of applications to find best matches. With international recruitment, the range of applications is even more vast, and the general quality can be poor, however, specialist international recruitment agencies can assist to source and recruit the gems. Employers save money they would otherwise spend on advertisements that may not reach the target market. They also save time and logistics because the agencies can shortlist applicants and arrange virtual interviews.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) allows Australian employers to hire foreign workers only for skills listed in the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) unless sponsored under a labour agreement. The DIBP also requires compliance with legal instruments, which are designed to regulate the TSS visa/457 visa program. International recruitment agencies can help assess the employer’s staffing needs vis-à-vis the skills listed in the CSOL. They also assist in filling-out and facilitating submission of documentation requirements.
Employers can also benefit from consultancy and facilitation services offered by recruitment agencies. Many agencies provide follow-through management coaching and some can facilitate skills development programs to strengthen businesses.
The biggest advantage of recruitment services is connecting and matching skills with job opportunities. Reputable international recruitment companies can effectively bridge expectations of both employee and employer about salary rates, benefits, and work conditions. This saves both parties from problems due to miscommunication and protects investments on both sides.
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