Can I change employer on a Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa?

You are not locked to one employer for life, but you can only work for an employer who has nominated you. If you want to change jobs, the new employer must be an approved sponsor and lodge a new nomination for your position before you start in the new role.

If your employment ends, you have a limited period to find a new sponsor, lodge a new nomination, or otherwise arrange another visa or depart Australia. The official change-in-situation guidance sets out the current timeframe and your obligations, so check it promptly if your job ends.