Case Study: Bridging Global Talent with Local Needs – A 482 Visa Success Story
Client: CloudEdge Recruitment – Specialist IT & Engineering Talent Firm
Role: Senior Cloud Cyber Security Consultant
Candidate: Rafael Oliveira – Brazil-Based Cloud Security Expert
End Client Industry: Financial Services
Engagement Model: Contracting via SDP Solutions’ On-Hire Labour Agreement (OHLA)
The Challenge
CloudEdge Recruitment was retained to source a Senior Cloud Cyber Security Consultant for a two-year cloud transformation project for a major financial client in Sydney. The client needed deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP—experience scarce in the Australian market. CloudEdge identified Rafael Oliveira, a highly qualified consultant based in Brazil. The client was impressed but unwilling to sponsor directly, preferring a contracting arrangement.
The Solution
SDP Solutions stepped in with an On-Hire Labour Agreement (OHLA). We advised CloudEdge that we could sponsor Rafael on a Temporary Skill Shortage (482) visa and on-hire him to the client under a fully compliant model.
Our Process
- We obtained the client’s job description, candidate CV, and budget to assess suitability.
- SDP provided pre-approval and calculated a daily charge rate that included the candidate’s salary, super, leave entitlements, payroll tax, insurances, visa costs, and SDP fees, with CloudEdge’s agency margin included.
- The client approved the commercial terms, and SDP took over all compliance and logistics.
- Rafael’s employment contract was issued and signed while still in Brazil.
- SDP securely collected all required documents, completed 28-day labour market testing, and lodged both the nomination and visa.
- The nomination was approved within 2 weeks. Rafael completed police and medical checks (Brazil & UK). The visa was approved in 6 weeks.
- Rafael resigned from his current role and relocated to Sydney, ready to hit the ground running.
Outcome
Rafael was successfully onboarded and deployed to the client via SDP’s contracting model. The client was able to access global expertise without direct sponsorship obligations. CloudEdge delivered a hard-to-find talent solution, enhancing its reputation with the client while easily earning its margin.
Why It Worked
- For the Client: Access to global specialist talent without long-term sponsorship obligations. They only pay for days worked, making budgeting predictable.
- For the Agency: Increased placements and revenue through international candidate pools, without taking on sponsorship or compliance risks.
- For the Candidate: A fully supported, compliant relocation and employment in Australia.
About SDP Solutions
SDP Solutions is a Workforce Management company with over 20 years of experience connecting skilled overseas workers with Australian businesses. As an approved on-hire labour sponsor under the Skills in Demand 482 visa program, we act as the legal employer, making it easier for independent professionals to bring their expertise to Australia and for organisations to access the international talent they need. We simplify the sponsorship process by ensuring full compliance and reducing administrative burden, providing a reliable and hassle-free solution for both employers and skilled workers.
