Global Talent Program
The Global Talent Independent Program has been designed to attract exceptional global professionals to work in one of the 10 target sectors and should also be able to attract a salary that meets the high income threshold.
The program aims to attract people who are at the pinnacle of their fields in growth industries the world over. These professionals can benefit from Australia’s business-friendly regulations, open opportunities for innovation, and also its reputation as a much-sought-after lifestyle destination.
The goal of the GTI is to grow Australia’s tech and innovation industry, thereby creating more employment avenues for Australians gradually. The government has a long-term vision of skill transfer, boosting innovation and job creation.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Global Talent visa Program, applicants must possess exceptional skills in one of the following ten target sectors:
- Resources
- Agri-food and AgTech
- Energy
- Health Industries
- Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space
- Circular Economy
- DigiTech
- Infrastructure and Tourism
- Financial Service and FinTech
- Education
Criteria
Applicants must:
Talent Requirements
- Be able to Demonstrate the internationally recognized exceptional achievements in their area of expertise.
- Be able to demonstrate current expertise in their domain.
- Be able to demonstrate that they would be an asset to an Australian community.
- Be able to demonstrate their ability to find suitable employment in Australia in their field.
- Have a nominator who is either a recognized Australian organization in the same field or a recognized Australian (An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident) individual who has the expertise in the same field.
Income and/or Qualifications Criteria
Must be able to meet at least one of following
- Have an offer of Employment with High-Income Threshold of $153600 per anum OR
- Have current employment with High-Income Threshold of $153600 per anum OR
- Have recently graduated with PhD in one of the target sectors as a High Performing student
- Applicants have to display a remarkable history of professional accomplishment. Examples may include patents, senior roles, professional awards, membership in professional bodies, research and thesis publications and any other publications and associations.
Spots are also open for students (PhD) who can illustrate their outstanding talent and global recognition across the sectors mentioned above.
Requirements for Nominators
As mentioned above, applicants must be nominated by an eligible individual or organization with a reputation in the same field.
The nominator-an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen, or an Australian organization-should endorse the applicant for their achievements and international standing. Further, the nomination should be able to explain how the applicant will prove to be an asset to the Australian community. It has to be established how the applicant will be able to find employment and become established in Australia.
The nominator does not need to employ the applicant.
