Labour Market Testing (LMT) in Australia is a process designed to assess the availability of suitable Australian workers for a specific role before an employer can hire an overseas worker. The goal is to ensure that employers have made a genuine effort to recruit locally before seeking to sponsor an overseas candidate.
LMT involves testing the Australian labor market to determine whether an appropriately qualified and experienced Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible visa holder is available to fill the position. This process is crucial for certain employer-sponsored visas, such as the Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 visas, where employers are required to demonstrate that they cannot find suitable Australian candidates.
LMT Report
A Labour Market Testing report is a comprehensive document that outlines the efforts made by the employer to recruit locally. It typically includes:
- Job Description: A clear outline of the position.
- Advertisement Development: Creation of job ads posted on appropriate platforms.
- Application Management: Handling applications from eligible candidates, including Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible visa holders.
- Shortlisting: Identifying and shortlisting suitable applicants.
- Interviews: Conducting interviews with shortlisted candidates.
- Recruitment Outcomes: A detailed matrix showing the suitability of applicants and the outcome of recruitment efforts.
- Feedback from Industry Bodies: Including any relevant input from industry associations.
- Recruitment Evidence: Proof of fees paid for recruitment efforts, and documentation of the recruitment process.
- Supporting Research: Inclusion of relevant industry research, where available.
The report remains confidential and is used solely for the purpose of supporting a nomination application.
Timeframe and Compliance
Labour Market Testing must be conducted within four months prior to lodging the nomination application. This ensures that employers have genuinely attempted to find a local worker before resorting to hiring an overseas candidate.
The LMT report is a critical requirement for employer-sponsored visas like the Subclass 482 and 186, ensuring compliance with the Department of Home Affairs’ rules on labor market testing. The report provides detailed evidence that employers have made sufficient efforts to recruit Australian workers before considering overseas applicants.
Our LMT reports provide a thorough and professional analysis of the recruitment process, ensuring that your client’s business decisions are supported by strong, compliant documentation. If you need assistance with Labour Market Testing, we are here to help prepare detailed reports tailored to your client’s specific industry and recruitment needs.
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