The RCB’s role is to use local area knowledge to advise on whether the nominee for the position will be paid at least the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) for the occupation. This helps ensure fair local wages and strengthens regional communities by attracting skills where they’re needed most.
Business Chamber Queensland is responsible for servicing the following regional areas:
Cairns
Gold Coast
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay & Burnett (including Bundaberg),
Toowoomba
Townsville
Frequently Asked Questions
Regional Certifying Body (SESR subclass 494)
How do I sponsor someone?
Go to the Department of Home Affairs website or contact Home Affairs on 131 881 to find out what sponsorship option best suits your business.
Why do I need RCB advice?
The RCB’s role is to provide advice to Home Affairs on the SESR – ES applications, using local area knowledge to advise on whether the nominee for the position will be paid at least the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) for the occupation.
ES stream nominations must be accompanied by advice from an RCB; however, this advice can be provided before or after lodgment of the ES stream nomination application with Home Affairs.
Ensuring all relevant documents are included in the application, between 5-10 working days. If the RCB requires further supporting documents we will let you know.
Failure to provide further supporting documents within 25 days of receipt of the RCB application will result in assessment being made “as is” and forwarded to Home Affairs.
How do I know if my sponsored position is on a skills list?