Target sectors

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• Resources

• Agri-food and AgTech

• Energy

• Health industries

• Defence, advanced manufacturing and space

• Circular economy

• Digitech

• Infrastructure and tourism

• Financial services and FinTech

• Education

 

* The above sectors have been approved since 17 December 2020.

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High-Income Threshold

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Candidates should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high income threshold of AUD167,500. This figure is adjusted annually on 1 July.

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

• current salary has shown through payslips or a contract, or

• future job offers outlining remuneration, or

• recent PhD in the target sectors

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Nominator Requirements

As part of the application, an applicant must be nominated by an eligible Australian individual or organisation with a national reputation in the applicant’s field.  The nominator will endorse the applicant’s achievements and international standing. Nominator is not required to provide applicant with employment in Australia.

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Global Talent Requirements

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

• prove they are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements

• still be prominent in their field of expertise in the past two years

• 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 endorse them as global talent, in the same field as the applicant

 

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 students who can demonstrate their exceptional talent and international recognition.