Regional Certifying Body

The role of a Regional Certifying Body (RCB) is to act as a source of assistance for employers to sponsor permanent or temporary skilled workers under 457 Visas or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS). As of the 1st January 2012 GAPDL's fee for service for Regional Certifying Services will be $500 + GST.

Through knowledge of the local labour market, Regional Certifying Bodies (RCBs) certify a nomination before it is submitted to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for approval.

Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited (GAPDL) is the gazetted Regional Certifying Body for the Gladstone Region.

The Temporary Business (Long Stay) subclass 457 Visa allows approved Australian or Overseas businesses to sponsor overseas employees to come to Australia on a temporary basis for up to four years, to fill skilled positions that meet minimum skill and salary levels while the RSMS is designed to help employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia fill skilled vacancies that they have been unable to fill through the local labour market.

If you would like further information on the services provided by GAPDL as a Regional Certifying Body, and how we can assist you, or your business, please view our RCB Services Brochure, or contact Ngari Daniel on 07 4972 4000 or ngari.daniel@gapdl.com.au