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Free Guide for Employers

What Is an Unfilled Role Really Costing You?

Most Australian employers only count the obvious costs of hiring β€” advertising and agency fees. This free guide breaks down the true cost of a vacancy, and compares it against sponsoring a skilled South African tradesperson so you can decide with real numbers.

  • 5-minute read, straight to the point
  • No fluff β€” just the numbers employers actually ask us for
  • Written for Australian business owners and hiring managers

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What's Inside

A Straight Answer to "What Will This Actually Cost?"

1

The Real Cost Breakdown

Advertising, agency fees, and β€” the one most employers underestimate β€” lost productivity while a role sits vacant.

2

Local vs. Sponsored Hire, Side by Side

A straight comparison of cost and time-to-fill so you can weigh both options with real numbers, not guesswork.

3

Visa Sponsorship Costs, Demystified

What employers actually pay to sponsor a skilled worker under the 482/186 pathway β€” no surprise line items.

4

The ROI Timeline

When a sponsored hire typically starts paying for itself, based on productivity gained vs. the vacancy it replaced.

5

Is Sponsorship Right for You?

A short self-assessment checklist to gauge whether overseas sponsorship fits your business right now.

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