The Job Ready Program

To be eligible, you must: have studied for an occupation on the Medium to Long Term Strategic Skills List, confirm that TRA is the skills assessor for that profession, and be eligible to apply for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa. The checklist also expects an Australian trade qualification (e.g. Certificate III, IV or Diploma from an RTO), a TRA-recognised occupation for JRP, and a positive Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA).

There are four stages. PSA checks your Australian trade qualification, IELTS 6 in each band, and work experience or vocational placement here within three years; a positive result supports a Temporary Graduate Visa and starting JRP. JRE is paid work in your occupation with evidence to TRA, then 12 months full time (38 hours per week) or equivalent part time with a TRA approved employer after TRA accepts the job. JRWA is the workplace assessment after 6 months full time or Employment Confirmation. JRFA needs a successful JRWA, an Employment Confirmation Form, proof such as payslips and bank statements, and 12 months of qualifying paid work within three years of your JRE start so you meet DOHA requirements for independent skilled migration.

You need paid employment in your occupation for at least 12 months full time with a minimum of 1,575 hours, and payslips, employment records, and work logs. Your visa must allow paid work and last long enough for the 12 month employment requirement. For JRWA you need at least one month of employment after you register your employer online. Keep records of work experience, training, and feedback for final TRA review at JRFA.