Yes — unlike the working holiday, the starting point here is an approved Australian sponsoring employer nominating you for a specific role. No employer, no 482 visa.
No. Your occupation has to appear on the government's occupation lists, and the salary offered has to meet the current salary floor — that figure gets updated, so always check the official site before negotiating.
By law, the employer pays the nomination fee and the training levy (Skilling Australians Fund) — they can't pass those on to you. If an employer asks you to secretly repay those costs, it's unlawful: walk away from that offer.
You don't lose the visa on the spot: you have a window of several months to find another sponsoring employer, during which you can stay in the country. Check the exact current time limit on the official site.
General information, not personalised migration advice. Always verify on the official Australian government websites. · Updated: Agosto 2026