How the Western Australia Construction Visa Subsidy Program Can Help Grow Your Business
- Gerald Takudzwa Musara
- Apr 27
- 2 min read
If you're a construction business owner or contractor in Western Australia, you already know that finding skilled workers is harder than ever.Labour shortages are slowing projects down and putting pressure on your bottom line.
That’s why the WA Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) is a game-changer for the industry and your business could be next to benefit. At Harmony Recruitment Solutions, we’re committed to helping businesses like yours find the talent you need and take advantage of every opportunity to make hiring easier and more affordable.
So let us unpack the Construction Subsidy Program in detail so that you understand how it can help you scale your construction with international skilled workers.
What Is the Western Australia Construction Visa Subsidy Program?
The WA Government launched the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to address the skills gap in the construction industry especially in the era where Western Australia is embarking on a construction journey to catchup iwth other states in terms of infarastructural development. This CVSP is aimed at assisting businesses fill skills gaps by sponsoring overseas workers and to make the whole process a lot more affordable.
The point to take home is that, if you sponsor a skilled migrant for an eligible construction role, you can claim up to $10,000 per worker to help offset the costs of:
Migration agent fees
Visa application costs
Relocation expenses
It’s real, practical support designed to help you hire smarter without carrying all the cost and risk.
How the Funding Works
The subsidy is paid to your business in three simple stages:
Stage 1: $2,000 after you lodge a valid visa nomination.
Stage 2: $4,000 once the visa is granted and your worker starts work in WA.
Stage 3: $4,000 after your sponsored worker has completed 12 months of employment with you.
Each milestone gives you financial support right when you need it most from paperwork to project delivery.
Why Your Business Should Take Advantage of It
Save on recruitment and relocation costs
Access a global talent pool when local workers are scarce
Strengthen your project timelines with skilled, reliable workers
Expand your team affordably with multiple claims available
And the best part? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Harmony Recruitment Solutions can guide you through the entire sponsorship and application process.
If you’re ready to tap into new skills and government support, the Western Australia Construction Visa Subsidy Program is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Talk to us today! We’ll help you build your workforce and your future.
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