Great people.
Stronger teams.
$0 recruitment fees.
Connect with pre-screened candidates already in Australia who are seeking long-term employment and an employer sponsorship pathway.
$0Recruitment fees
Keep your existing hiring process. You choose who to interview, who to employ and whether to sponsor.
- Onshore candidate focus
- Pre-screened for your vacancies
- National employer coverage
- No placement fees or obligation
You stay in control. We make hiring easier.
emplora supports employers who need reliable healthcare and care staff by introducing candidates who are looking for an employer willing to consider sponsorship. Our service works alongside your recruitment team—not instead of it.
Targeted sourcing
We identify candidates whose skills, location and sponsorship needs align with your vacancies.
Pre-screened candidates
We review experience, qualifications, registrations and available work-rights information before referral.
Your hiring decision
Your team interviews, selects and employs candidates through your normal processes.
Built for the care and healthcare workforce
Across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia, emplora helps employers find people for hard-to-fill roles.
Hospitals & healthcare
Registered and enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing, allied health and other hospital support roles.
Aged care
Residential and community aged care, personal care workers, nursing and care support roles.
Disability & NDIS
Disability support, supported independent living, complex care and community support positions.
Allied health
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and other allied health roles.
How emplora works
A straightforward process designed to fit your existing recruitment workflow.
Tell us what you need
Share your vacancies, locations, shift requirements and essential criteria.
Review candidates
We source and pre-screen suitable onshore candidates and provide their details for your review.
Interview & employ
Interview and select through your usual process. Eligible candidates can start work where their current visa permits.
Consider sponsorship
Where appropriate, explore an eligible sponsorship pathway, including after an initial probation period.
More options for building a stable workforce.
Depending on the employer, occupation and candidate circumstances, possible pathways may include:
Visa eligibility, employment conditions, government charges and sponsorship obligations vary. Any immigration advice or application assistance must be provided by an appropriately authorised professional.
New to sponsorship?
You do not necessarily need to have every sponsorship approval in place before you begin exploring candidates. Employers can consider eligible candidates and plan their recruitment while appropriate approvals are being assessed, subject to current work rights and applicable requirements.
emplora charges $0 recruitment fees. Government visa and sponsorship costs, and any separately agreed professional services, are distinct from our recruitment service.
Discuss sponsorship →Frequently asked questions
Find out how emplora screens candidates, supports sponsorship and helps you hire.
What does emplora do?
emplora connects Australian employers with pre-screened candidates seeking long-term employment and an appropriate employer-sponsored visa pathway. Employers remain in control of interviewing, selection and hiring.
Does emplora interview candidates before referring them to employers?
Yes. emplora conducts an initial screening and interview to assess candidates’ relevant experience, qualifications, communication skills, employment preferences and suitability against the employer’s requirements. This helps employers focus on candidates who appear to match their vacancies. Employers remain responsible for their own interviews, checks and final hiring decisions.
What information does emplora collect from candidates?
emplora collects information relevant to recruitment, which may include a CV and employment history; qualifications and professional registrations (including AHPRA where applicable); current visa status, work rights and sponsorship needs; relevant skills and experience; current location, relocation preferences and availability; initial screening notes; and supporting certificates or clearances where available. Candidate profiles and, where provided, video introductions may be shared with prospective employers through a secure referral portal, subject to appropriate candidate consent and privacy safeguards. Employers should independently verify documents and work rights before hiring.
Are candidates already in Australia?
Yes. Our primary focus is candidates who are already in Australia and are seeking employers willing to consider sponsorship.
We also source candidates from overseas where appropriate. Depending on their visa eligibility, processing times and availability, some overseas candidates could start working with you in as little as one month.
Start dates are assessed individually and depend on visa approval, work rights and employer onboarding requirements. A one-month start is possible in some cases, but cannot be guaranteed.
Can we employ candidates on a probationary period before committing to sponsorship?
Yes. Where a candidate already has valid work rights for the role, you can generally employ them under your usual employment arrangements, including a lawful probationary period, before deciding whether to proceed with sponsorship. Many employers use this time to assess suitability and performance. Probation does not extend a visa or its work rights, and sponsorship timing must be planned around the candidate’s visa expiry and any applicable conditions. Employment must comply with relevant awards, the Fair Work Act and visa requirements.
How quickly can candidates start working?
Some candidates may be available to start as soon as interviews, reference checks and onboarding are complete, provided their current visa permits the work. Others may need to give notice, obtain registration or clearances, or wait for appropriate visa permission. emplora will confirm each candidate’s availability and current work rights so you can plan a realistic start date. Sponsorship approval is not always required before starting work, but existing work rights must be verified first.
Your next great hire starts with a conversation.
Tell us what you need. We’ll help you explore suitable candidates, without recruitment or placement fees.
Enquire now →Need staff? Let's talk.
Tell us the roles you're hiring for and where they're located. We'll discuss whether we have suitable candidates who are seeking sponsorship—at no recruitment cost to your organisation.