[MarcellusF]

I probably could have researched this better before posting, but I thought I'd see if someone would take pity on me and do the hard work for me.

We are looking to employ a full time lab technician in our winery and by far the most experienced and qualified applicant has been an Italian girl currently on a WHV that finishes up in December. She's in her 30s.

Anyway, I would like to sponsor her if it's at all possible, but I wouldn't know where to start and if it's even possible. I imagine she'd have to sit an IELTS test at some point.

Can a person with a degree in applied pharmaceutical sciences be able to be sponsored for a lab tech role?

Cheers for the help, and sorry for the complete lack of research effort on my part.

 

[aussiesteve]

I suggest it would be best for you to consult a Registered migration agent. The requirements to sponsor someone are complex and you would be best seeking professional support.
There is a list of R MAs on the sticky at the top of the forum.

 

[CCMS]

I probably could have researched this better before posting, but I thought I'd see if someone would take pity on me and do the hard work for me.

We are looking to employ a full time lab technician in our winery and by far the most experienced and qualified applicant has been an Italian girl currently on a WHV that finishes up in December. She's in her 30s.

Anyway, I would like to sponsor her if it's at all possible, but I wouldn't know where to start and if it's even possible. I imagine she'd have to sit an IELTS test at some point.

Can a person with a degree in applied pharmaceutical sciences be able to be sponsored for a lab tech role?

Cheers for the help, and sorry for the complete lack of research effort on my part.

"Chemistry Technician" is currently on the skills lists for RSMS (sc. 187) visas.

Other than that, I agree with the other poster, the issues are so complex and wide-ranging that your best bet is to seek the guidance of a Registered Migration Agent.

It would take me at least half an hour to explain the bare basics here without even addressing the specific requirements for the role.

 

[MarcellusF]

Yep, I totally get it.

I'm just trying to get ahead on this so I know what might be involved on our side. Obviously we'd prefer to do as little bureaucratic wrangling as possible with she the applicant doing most of the heavy lifting - both in terms of expense and paperwork.

Again she's the best candidate, but I could train up a local and in 12 month's time they might be half decent. That is, if they stick around...

Can you give any insight into what might be involved on our end?

 

[CCMS]

Yep, I totally get it.

I'm just trying to get ahead on this so I know what might be involved on our side. Obviously we'd prefer to do as little bureaucratic wrangling as possible with she the applicant doing most of the heavy lifting - both in terms of expense and paperwork.

Again she's the best candidate, but I could train up a local and in 12 month's time they might be half decent. That is, if they stick around...

Can you give any insight into what might be involved on our end?

Send me an email and I will send you a detailed factsheet.

 

[sheilae]

I'd be curious to know how you go (as a lab tech, at a winery, in a regional area).