Subclass 400 vs 482: which visa for a defined scope of work?

The Subclass 400 covers specialised, non-ongoing work of up to three months with no sponsorship obligation. The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand covers ongoing employment for up to four years, requires your business to be an approved sponsor, and carries obligations for the life of the employment. The deciding question is not duration or convenience — it is whether the role is genuinely time-bound. Resource Visa advises Australian employers on both.