HR Glossary

What is TSS Visa - Temporary Skill Shortage (Australia)?

The former name for Australia's employer-sponsored temporary work visa program (now Subclass 482), which allows Australian employers to hire overseas workers for occupations they can't fill domestically, with visa streams lasting two to four years depending on the occupation and skill level.

Why it matters in hiring

TSS Visa - Temporary Skill Shortage (Australia) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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