International Recruitment and 482 On-Hire Labour Agreements.

Can't find the right combination of skills and experience within Australia? Brunel can help.

By combining our extensive global talent network and in-depth understanding of Australian employment regulations, Brunel is able to source candidates which are aligned perfectly with the skill and experience requirements of your role, while also securing the work permits needed to employ them in Australia. All you need to do is brief our specialists, select your preferred candidate, and Brunel takes care of the rest.

Whether you need senior executives, engineers, scientific staff, ICT professionals or skilled trades, Brunel can deliver the people and skills you need, no matter how scarce or far away they may be.

We provide a number of employment mechanisms to lawfully engage your new hires in a way that provides flexibility while removing the need for you to negotiate complex visa or sponsorship processes.

Fast, far-reaching access to talent pools in 45+ countries

100% compliance with Australian immigration and workplace laws

Rapid access to 482 visas and flexible on-hire arrangements

Comprehensive mobilisation and relocation services available

482 On-Hire Labour Agreements

Brunel is one of relatively few providers who can offer our clients 482 On-Hire Labour Agreement slots, thanks to our track-record as a reliable, 100% compliant industry partner. Using this model, Brunel secures a 482 working visa for your candidate of choice, employs them directly and then on-hires them to you.

Our existing allocation of slots allows us to expediate this process while ensuring seamless compliance with Australian immigration and workplace regulations.

Access to global talent: Fill critical skill gaps by bringing in experienced workers from overseas who are qualified to perform specific roles.

Simplified sponsorship: Instead of handling individual sponsorship applications, your organisation can leverage Brunel's existing agreement, saving time and resources.

Workforce flexibility: A 482 On-Hire Labour Agreement gives businesses flexibility to manage their workforce and expand without the need to set up complex visa and sponsorship processes themselves.

Why choose Brunel?

Brunel is an expert recruiter and mobilisation provider which has been operating in Australia for nearly 30 years, with brick-and-mortar offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Our global network combined with our in-country infrastructure and expert knowledge enables Brunel to source and engage international talent quickly and reliably while freeing you of the processes and red-tape involved.

A world of talent at your fingertips: With offices and recruitment teams in over 45 countries around the world, Brunel's access to highly-skilled international talent is peerless. Whether you're hiring a few people or a full team, Brunel's services are designed to scale with your business needs.
The most stringent compliance: Navigating Australia’s complex labour laws can be challenging. We ensure that your workforce is compliant with local regulations, including tax laws, superannuation and employment rights.
Tactical mitigation of risks: Hiring and managing employees can expose you to legal and financial risks. With EOR, we act as the official employer, protecting your business from potential liabilities.
Everyone is paid like clockwork: We handle payroll processing, including tax withholding, superannuation contributions, and other statutory payments – ensuring your employees are paid on time, every time.
Exclusive 482 On-Hire Labour Agreement: Brunel's access to 482 On-Hire Labour Agreement slots allow us to employ skilled international workers on your behalf, in a way which is fully compliant with immigration and workforce regulations.

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Brunel has the unsurpassed ability to support Australian businesses to identify and engage suitable international talent when the skills and experience required can't be sourced from within the local market. By drawing upon the knowledge and talent pools of recruitment teams in over 45 countries, Brunel is able to locate the talent you need, no matter where in the world it resides.

In addition to handling working visas, employment contracts, payrolling and various other in-country HR services, Brunel can also provide turnkey relocation solutions which incorporate travel, accommodation and acclimatisation to their new environment.

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A few of the specifics

A Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) allows employers to sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position which they are unable to find a suitably skilled in-country candidate. Under the 482’s Short and Medium Term Streams, workers aligned with over 100 professions on the Skilled Occupation List can work in Australia for 2-4 years.

The On-Hire Labour Agreement allows the employer to hire workers through a third-party labour hire arrangement. This agreement typically involves a worker being hired by one company (the provider of the 482 On-Hire Labour Agreement) and then ‘on-hired’ to another client company. The client company benefits from skilled overseas workers without needing to directly sponsor them, as the labour hire provider is the formal sponsor.

The agreement ensures that both the employer (the labour hire provider) and the client are compliant with Australian immigration and employment regulations. The employer ensures the worker's visa conditions are met, including compliance with the correct occupation, wages, and working conditions.

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