Understanding the Genuine Position Report: A Critical Requirement for Employer-Sponsored Visas
When applying for an employer-sponsored visa such as the Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) or Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme), one of the most scrutinized components of your application is the Genuine Position Report (GPR).
This document plays a central role in helping the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) determine whether the nominated position is real, necessary, and aligned with the operations of the sponsoring business. At Sublime International, we specialize in preparing tailored, evidence-based GPRs that help avoid refusals and delays.
What Is a Genuine Position Report?
A Genuine Position Report is a supporting document required during visa nomination that provides a clear explanation and justification for the nominated role. It outlines:
- The business case behind hiring a foreign worker
- Why the position is essential to the employer’s operations
- How the role fits into the existing organisational structure
This report addresses the DHA’s primary question:
“Is this role genuinely required by the business, or has it been created solely for migration purposes?”
Why Is It So Important?
Over the last several years, the DHA has tightened its assessment of sponsored roles, particularly under Subclass 482. Businesses must demonstrate:
- That the position is consistent with the nature and scale of their operations
- That it is a real and ongoing need—not a nominal or inflated role
- That the role aligns with the correct ANZSCO code and has a legitimate operational purpose
A well-prepared GPR is critical to avoid common refusal grounds such as:
- Lack of evidence supporting the need for the role
- Mismatch between duties and the nominated ANZSCO code
- Inconsistencies between business turnover and the proposed salary or hierarchy
- Signs that the business is not commercially active
What Should a Strong GPR Include?
At Sublime International, each Genuine Position Report we deliver includes:
1. Business Profile
- Nature of business, size, and operational scope
- Number of staff, structure, and key offerings
- Summary of commercial activity and financial standing (if relevant)
2. Justification for the Nominated Role
- How the role fits into the current business operations
- Why an additional staff member is needed
- Whether there has been a resignation, business expansion, or increased workload
3. Detailed Role Description
- Title, ANZSCO code, duties, and responsibilities
- Required skills, qualifications, and experience
- Reporting lines and day-to-day tasks
4. Organisational Chart (if applicable)
- Where the role sits within the structure
- Who the nominee will report to and/or supervise
5. Optional: Supporting Metrics
- Business growth statistics
- Recent expansion (new services, locations, contracts)
- Increase in demand or client volume
- Equipment or infrastructure that justifies the technical role
All information must be fact-based and traceable. Generic or templated reports are likely to trigger DHA scrutiny.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Employers and agents often make the following mistakes:
- Submitting brief or generic justifications
- Copy-pasting duties from ANZSCO without business-specific context
- Failing to link the role to operational growth or change
- Not including internal structural context
- Including roles that don’t align with the business’s core activities
The DHA is trained to detect superficial documentation. A credible GPR must withstand close inspection.
Our Approach at Sublime International
We prepare GPRs that are:
- 100% tailored to the sponsoring business and nominee
- Aligned with DHA policy instructions and legislative criteria
- Structured to show operational need, functional integration, and skill alignment
- Clear, evidence-based, and professionally formatted
We work directly with employers, immigration lawyers, and migration agents to ensure every document is accurate, consistent, and on time.
Pricing
Our fee for a detailed, fully compliant Genuine Position Report is:
AUD 325 / INR 18,250
This includes:
- Industry-aligned duty mapping
- Role justification analysis
- Revisions, if required
- Full formatting and structuring for nomination readiness
We also offer reduced pricing for agents submitting regular or bulk documentation requests.
Conclusion
The Genuine Position Report is not a formality—it is a cornerstone of any employer-sponsored visa application. A vague or generic report can delay the nomination process or lead to outright refusal. A strong, accurate GPR, on the other hand, strengthens the application and demonstrates that the business is acting in good faith.
At Sublime International, we support Australian employers and migration professionals by providing GPRs that meet the highest standards of compliance, clarity, and integrity.
If your business is preparing to nominate a skilled worker, contact us today to begin the process with documentation you can trust.