Common use of Endorsement Request Assessment Fee Clause in Contracts

Endorsement Request Assessment Fee. A fee for processing a Request for Endorsement is payable to the DAR. The fee is non-refundable unless the DAR determines that an application exceeds the ceiling available for allocation. The fee payable is calculated by multiplying the number of Overseas Workers requested by: $600 (plus GST, if applicable) if Business turnover is less than $10 million p.a. $900 (plus GST) if Business turnover is more than $10 million p.a. Payment is required before any endorsement assessment will be undertaken. A tax invoice will be issued immediately upon receipt of your endorsement application to facilitate payment. Payment options In Person at City Assist, Warrnambool City Council Offices, 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Bank Cheque - Payable to Warrnambool City Council Money Order – Payable to Warrnambool City Council Credit Card (Visa / Mastercard) - surcharge will apply By Mail addressed to Warrnambool City Council X.X. Xxx 000 Xxxxxxxxxxx 0000 Bank Cheque - Payable to Warrnambool City Council Money Order – Payable to Warrnambool City Council BPay via the Tax Invoice BPay or POST Billpay options 8.Signature Dated Signed by Name Signature Position Witness Name Signature Position Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Request for Endorsement Application Declaration I declare that: I have read and understand the information provided to me in support of this application, including the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement. I am aware of and capable of meeting the relevant requirements and obligations under Migration Legislation. My business is financially viable and has been lawfully operating in the designated area for at least 12 months. I have genuinely sought to recruit Australian citizens or permanent residents to fill the positions locally. I am looking to employ overseas workers to fill genuine full-time positions located in the designated area with duties that align with occupations on the approved list of occupations. I will provide all relevant details to the Designated Area Representative (DAR) if my business has had any redundancies or retrenchments during the last six months. I will provide terms and conditions of employment to overseas workers that are in accordance with those offered to Australian workers employed in the region undertaking equivalent work. I will abide by all relevant State/Territory and Commonwealth laws. I understand there are civil and criminal penalties for individuals and businesses breaching certain laws. I have provided details of any adverse information, including prior instances of non-compliance with State/Territory and Commonwealth laws, that may affect the assessment of my suitability to be a sponsor. I will provide all relevant documentation in support of my request for endorsement to the Department of Home Affairs. I authorise the DAR and Department of Home Affairs to make enquiries as necessary to verify the information provided. I understand that any false or misleading information provided by me may lead to revocation of endorsement by the DAR and the Department of Home Affairs will be notified. I understand that a positive DAR endorsement does not guarantee approval by the Department of Home Affairs at any stage. Full name: Position: Organisation name: Date: Signature: PART B See ‘GUIDE TO COMPLETING APPLICATION’ on pages 14 to 17 for further guidance. Whilst not compulsory, we strongly advise you request support from the Great South Coast Designated Area Representative (DAR) to review the information and documentation you will be required to submit to the Department of Home Affairs. The following checklist is provided to assist you in gathering the type of information you will need to directly submit to the Department of Home Affairs. Should the department require further information contact will be made directly with you. Note: DAR support, guidance and endorsement does not guarantee approval by the Department of Home Affairs at the DAMA Labour Agreement Request stage.

Endorsement Request Assessment Fee. A fee for processing a Request for Endorsement is payable to the DAR. The fee is non-refundable unless the DAR determines that an application exceeds the ceiling available for allocation. The fee payable is calculated by multiplying the number of Overseas Workers requested by: $600 (plus GST, if applicable) if Business turnover is less than $10 million p.a. $900 (plus GST) if Business turnover is more than $10 million p.a. Payment is required before any endorsement assessment will be undertaken. A tax invoice will be issued immediately upon receipt of your endorsement application to facilitate payment. Payment options In Person at City Assist, Warrnambool City Council Offices, 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Bank Cheque - Payable to Warrnambool City Council Money Order – Payable to Warrnambool City Council Credit Card (Visa / Mastercard) - surcharge will apply By Mail addressed to Warrnambool City Council X.X. Xxx 000 Xxxxxxxxxxx 0000 Bank Cheque - Payable to Warrnambool City Council Money Order – Payable to Warrnambool City Council BPay via the Tax Invoice BPay or POST Billpay options 8.Signature Dated Signed by Name Signature Position Witness Name Signature Position Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Request ATTACHMENT A - DOMESTIC RECRUITMENT EFFORTS SUMMARY Business name / entity name Occupation ANSZCO Code List all modes of advertising or recruitment efforts by your organisation in the last four months for Endorsement Application Declaration the Occupation Provide details of where the advertisement or recruitment effort took place Period/dates of advertising or recruitment Fee/s paid for advertising or recruitment Provide details of who the fees were paid to Geographical target audience Number of applications received Number of applicants that were hired Reasons that candidates were not successful I declare that: that the information I have read provided in this document is, to the best of my knowledge, true and understand the information provided to me in support of this application, including the Terms accurate and Conditions and Privacy Statement. I am aware of the penalties for providing misleading or false information to the Commonwealth. Signature: End of form Provide evidence of domestic recruitment efforts over the last six months, for example: Samples of advertisements in newspapers, professional journals, industry newsletters etc. Contracts with recruitment agencies Online job advertising including Seek, Facebook and capable website advertising Evidence of meeting participation in job search programs / activities (if any). ANNUAL EARNINGS & MARKET SALARY RATE SUMMARY Business name / entity name Occupation ANSZCO Code Monetary annual earnings ($) Non-monetary earnings (food and board) ($) Cannot exceed published Regional Victoria Homestay fee (source xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/regional-victoria-pricing/). Non-monetary earnings (other) ($) List each component Total non-monetary earnings ($) Total annual earnings ($) I declare that the information I have provided in this document is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate and I am aware of the penalties for providing misleading or false information to the Commonwealth. Signature: Please provide evidence of the relevant requirements and obligations under Migration Legislationmarket salary rate for each occupation. My business is financially viable and has been lawfully operating If you employ an Australian citizen or permanent resident in the designated area occupation, the relevant information will include: A copy of their employment contract; and Recent payslips. If you do not employ an Australian citizen or permanent resident in the occupation, the relevant information will include: Evidence of salary levels for this occupation in the GSC region GUIDE TO COMPLETING APPLICATION The following information is intended to assist employers in completing the Request for Endorsement Form. OCCUPATION, NUMBERS & CONCESSIONS Requires a statement regarding the number of Overseas Workers you will need, the roles they will fill and whether you are requesting any concessions to the standard TSS (Subclass 482) or ENS (Subclass 186) visa requirements. GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN Evidence that you have been actively operating for at least 12 twelve months and are financially viable. You will need to provide business documents, including for associated entities (if applicable) such as: Your Business Registration Certificate; Australian Business Number (ABN); Australian Company Number (CAN) (if applicable); Trust Deed (if applicable); and Recent financial accounts or BAS statements; and A letter of support from a registered Chartered Accountant or a Certified Practising Accountant confirming that you have been actively operating for at least twelve months and have the financial capacity to meet the migration obligations for the workers you wish to sponsor, for the proposed period that they will be employed by you. The letter must include the key financial data i.e. your turnover, net assets and profit/loss for the most recent financial year. ADVERSE INFORMATION Requires a statement confirming whether there have been relevant investigations or audits, resulting in an adverse finding to the business or any associated entities (including previously associated entities) in the last five years by bodies such as: The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman, or former authority with this function, or relevant State or Territory government authority in relation to compliance with workplace relations provisions; The relevant State or Territory government authority in relation to compliance with occupational health and safety provisions; and The Department of Home Affairs in relation to compliance with migration provisions. If a current or past business has been investigated or audited during the last five years you must provide details on why this happened and on the outcome. You should explain any mitigating circumstances that you think should be considered. The following information is required: The nature of the adverse information How the adverse information arose, including the credibility of the source of the adverse information In the case of an alleged contravention of a law, whether the allegations have been substantiated or not Whether the adverse information arose recently or some time ago Whether your business has taken any steps to ensure the circumstances that led to the adverse information don’t happen again Information about findings made by a relevant authority* in relation to the adverse information and the significance attached by the competent authority to the adverse information. Any other relevant adverse information should also be declared. Read more about Adverse Information on the Department of Home Affairs website xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/xxxx-xxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx#xxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxx DOMESTIC RECRUITMENT EFFORTS Evidence that the recruitment of Overseas Workers is only to supplement the Australian workforce and will not undermine employment and training opportunities for Australians. Employers must complete the Domestic Recruitment Summary Table showing that you have made genuine efforts to recruit domestic workers in the nominated Occupation and location over the past four months. I This information should include: The types of advertising or recruitment efforts you have genuinely sought to recruit Australian citizens or permanent residents to fill the positions locally. I am looking to employ overseas workers to fill genuine full-time positions located made in the designated area last four months with duties that align with occupations on the approved list of occupations. I will provide all relevant details respect to the Designated Area Representative relevant Occupations; The locations and duration (DARincluding start and end dates) if my business has had where those advertising or recruitment activities took place; The number of applications received; The number of applicants hired; and The general reasons why the other candidates were unsuccessful. Recruitment activities undertaken must meet Department of Home Affairs Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements as these apply to the subclass 482 visa. Refer to the Department of Home Affairs fact sheet on DAMA Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements for more detailed information. Employers should also provide: Details of any redundancies or retrenchments during that have occurred in the last six monthsmonths including any associated (including previously associated) entities for roles in the nominated Occupation or similar Occupations; Details regarding how you will make ongoing efforts to reduce your reliance on Overseas Workers; and Details of your current workforce including the number of Australian citizens / permanent residents, Subclass 482 visa holders and other temporary visa holders (including Subclass 457 visa holders). I will provide EQUAL PAY AND CONDITIONS Confirmation that the proposed terms and conditions of employment of the Overseas Worker(s) will be no less favourable than what would be provided to overseas workers that are an Australian performing equivalent work in accordance with those offered to Australian workers employed your workplace. If you do not already employ someone in the region undertaking equivalent work. I will abide by all relevant State/Territory and Commonwealth laws. I understand there are civil and criminal penalties for individuals and businesses breaching certain laws. I have provided details of any adverse information, including prior instances of non-compliance with State/Territory and Commonwealth laws, that may affect the assessment of my suitability to be a sponsor. I will provide all relevant documentation in support of my request for endorsement to the Department of Home Affairs. I authorise the DAR and Department of Home Affairs to make enquiries as necessary to verify the information provided. I understand that any false or misleading information provided by me may lead to revocation of endorsement by the DAR and the Department of Home Affairs will be notified. I understand that a positive DAR endorsement does not guarantee approval by the Department of Home Affairs at any stage. Full name: Position: Organisation name: Date: Signature: PART B See ‘GUIDE TO COMPLETING APPLICATION’ on pages 14 to 17 for further guidance. Whilst not compulsory, we strongly advise you request support from the Great South Coast Designated Area Representative (DAR) to review the information and documentation you will be required to submit to the Department of Home Affairs. The following checklist is provided to assist you in gathering the type of information same position you will need to directly submit to provide evidence of the Department market salary based on: Pay rates from applicable enterprise agreements in the local region; Applicable industry awards; Data from reputable industry remuneration surveys (usually conducted by peak industry bodies or professional associations); Australian Bureau of Home AffairsStatistics earnings data; and Job vacancy advertisements. Should the department require further information contact will be made directly with you. Note: DAR support, guidance and endorsement does not guarantee approval Such evidence is also required by the Department of Home Affairs at the time of nomination. As well as being equivalent to, or higher than the base rate of pay (usually based on a 38-hour week unless varied by an award) must also be equal to or higher than the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) unless a concession has been negotiated. The TSMIT is currently $53,900 per annum. The Overseas Worker(s) must be employed on a full-time basis as a direct employee and must be paid at least fortnightly. The position to be filled must also be located in the GSC region. The Overseas Worker may be able to travel outside the region for work-related reasons for short periods of time where this is consistent with the declared duties of the position. You must seek the agreement of the DAR if the Overseas Worker will be outside of the region for more than three out of twelve months. Read more about market salary rates on the Department of Home Affairs website xxxxx://xxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/xxxxx/xxxxxxxxx-xxx-xxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxx-x-xxxxxxxx/xxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx SKILLS AND SKILLS ASSESSMENTS You must acknowledge that Overseas Workers sponsored under the DAMA Labour Agreement Request stagemust satisfy minimum skill requirements as prescribed by ANZSCO for the Occupation, or skill requirements outlined on the GSC DAMA website. You must also provide a statutory declaration stating: You or a member of your staff has interviewed or will interview the applicant; You or a member of your staff has reviewed and confirmed, or will review and confirm, the applicant’s experience and references; You are satisfied, or will be satisfied, that the applicant has the skills and experience for the role; and If a licence / registration is required for the applicant to work in the Occupation in the GSC region, you undertake to ensure that the Overseas Worker will gain this licence / registration at the earliest possible time and before they commence employment.

Endorsement Request Assessment Fee. A fee for processing a Request for Endorsement is payable to the DAR. The fee is non-refundable unless the DAR determines that an application exceeds the ceiling available for allocation. The fee payable is calculated by multiplying the number of Overseas Workers requested by: $600 (plus GST, if applicable) if Business turnover is less than $10 million p.a. $900 (plus GST) if Business turnover is more than $10 million p.a. Payment is required before any endorsement assessment will be undertaken. A tax invoice will be issued immediately upon receipt of your endorsement application to facilitate payment. Payment options In Person at City Assist, Warrnambool City Council Offices, 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Warrnambool Bank Cheque - Payable to Warrnambool City Council Money Order – Payable to Warrnambool City Council Credit Card (Visa / Mastercard) - surcharge will apply By Mail addressed to Warrnambool City Council X.X. Xxx 000 Xxxxxxxxxxx 0000 P.O. Box 198 Warrnambool 3280 Bank Cheque - Payable to Warrnambool City Council Money Order – Payable to Warrnambool City Council BPay via the Tax Invoice BPay or POST Billpay options 8.Signature Dated Signed by Name Signature Position Witness Name Signature Position Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Request for Endorsement Application Declaration I declare that: I have read and understand the information provided to me in support of this application, including the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement. I am aware of and capable of meeting the relevant requirements and obligations under Migration Legislation. My business is financially viable and has been lawfully operating in the designated area for at least 12 months. I have genuinely sought to recruit Australian citizens or permanent residents to fill the positions locally. I am looking to employ overseas workers to fill genuine full-time positions located in the designated area with duties that align with occupations on the approved list of occupations. I will provide all relevant details to the Designated Area Representative (DAR) if my business has had any redundancies or retrenchments during the last six months. I will provide terms and conditions of employment to overseas workers that are in accordance with those offered to Australian workers employed in the region undertaking equivalent work. I will abide by all relevant State/Territory and Commonwealth laws. I understand there are civil and criminal penalties for individuals and businesses breaching certain laws. I have provided details of any adverse information, including prior instances of non-compliance with State/Territory and Commonwealth laws, that may affect the assessment of my suitability to be a sponsor. I will provide all relevant documentation in support of my request for endorsement to the Department of Home Affairs. I authorise the DAR and Department of Home Affairs to make enquiries as necessary to verify the information provided. I understand that any false or misleading information provided by me may lead to revocation of endorsement by the DAR and the Department of Home Affairs will be notified. I understand that a positive DAR endorsement does not guarantee approval by the Department of Home Affairs at any stage. Full name: Position: Organisation name: Date: Signature: PART B See ‘GUIDE TO COMPLETING APPLICATION’ on pages 14 to 17 for further guidance. Whilst not compulsory, we strongly advise you request support from the Great South Coast Designated Area Representative (DAR) to review the information and documentation you will be required to submit to the Department of Home Affairs. The following checklist is provided to assist you in gathering the type of information you will need to directly submit to the Department of Home Affairs. Should the department require further information contact will be made directly with you. Note: DAR support, guidance and endorsement does not guarantee approval by the Department of Home Affairs at the DAMA Labour Agreement Request stage.