The Job Ready Program (JRP) is a structured employment-based skills assessment administered by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) — the authority responsible for assessing workplace skills for skilled migration. It’s designed for international graduates and skilled workers who want to gain authentic Australian work experience and meet the standards required for long-term skilled employment or migration.
The Job Ready Program is a multi-stage process that helps international graduates demonstrate their real-world skills in actual Australian workplaces. It is especially relevant to those who have completed a trade or technical qualification in Australia but lack sufficient local work experience. Successful participation leads to a positive skills assessment outcome, which is a key requirement for several skilled visas and general migration pathways. Participating in and completing the JRP gives you:
Skills RecognitionStronger Visa EligibilityReal Australian Work ExperienceEmployer Confidence
Hold an Australian trade qualification or associate degree from an accredited institution. Bansal Immigration Have completed a Provisional Skills Assessment, confirming your qualification is suitable. Bansal Immigration Are on a valid visa with work rights (e.g., Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485) that allows you to work while participating in the program. Bansal Immigration Can undertake paid employment in your nominated occupation in Australia with a TRA-approved employer.
You must first obtain a PSA outcome that confirms your qualification aligns with Australian occupational standards and clears you to enter the Job Ready Program.
Processing times vary by country and season. Visa appointments and processing depend on the US Embassy schedule.