Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

Specific Work Experience Points For Residency Visa:

You will be awarded points if you have been employed for three (3) of the last four (4) years in an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

You must have been employed:

• for at least 20 hours a week
• in a paid position
• At a skilled level in your nominated occupation or in a closely related occupation on the SOL.

Note: If you are using work experience obtained in Australia to meet this requirement that work must have been undertaken while you were the holder of a visa authorizing you to work.

Points awarded For Work Experience:

The table below sets out the points available under this part of the points test.

Evidence to attach to your application:

You must provide evidence of your specific work experience. This could include employment references and duty statements covering the required period. Please note that employment references must:

• be written on the official letterhead of the company or government department providing the reference
• indicate clearly on the letterhead, the full address of the company, any telephone and fax numbers, and email and website addresses
• Have the name and position of the person authorized to sign the employment reference typed or stamped below that person’s signature. A reference with an illegible signature will not be accepted
• include the direct contact number of the person writing the reference
• indicate the exact period of employment, including:
  • whether permanent or temporary
  • full or part time
  • the main five duties undertaken
  • the salary earned
  • Include a pay slip from your current employment; this is especially important for applicants working in government departments.
  • position/s held
    
    
  • Note: Positions should not be described by generic titles (for example, research officer) but according to the nature of the duties undertaken (for example, research chemist)