Subclass 482 · Genuine Position Statement
Genuine Position Statement (GPS) for a 482 nomination
Short answer: the Genuine Position Statement (GPS) is the document in a 482 nomination that proves the role is a real, ongoing need of the business — what the position does, why it exists now, how it fits the organisation, why it can't be filled locally — and it is where most 482 nominations are won or lost, because a weak GPS draws the request for information that turns a 5-day decision into a 9-month one. What it must cover, how to evidence each claim, and the mistakes that trigger refusals, below.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney
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About the CPD →What to include in a 482 GPS
- Position justification — why this role exists and why it's needed now.
- Business need — the operational or commercial driver behind the role.
- Organisational structure — where the position sits and who it reports to.
- Duties — mapped to the nominated ANZSCO occupation, consistent with the position description.
- Ongoing nature — evidence the role continues beyond the visa term.
- Sponsor compliance — Standard Business Sponsor obligations addressed.
Common mistakes that invite scrutiny
- A generic or templated statement that could apply to any business.
- Duties that don't match the nominated ANZSCO occupation.
- A salary or title that doesn't reconcile with the market salary evidence or contract.
- No evidence the role is genuinely ongoing.
The GPS is one part of the pack — see the full 482 nomination document checklist, and how document quality affects processing time.
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What is a Genuine Position Statement for a 482 nomination?
A Genuine Position Statement (GPS) is a written statement that demonstrates the nominated position is genuine — that it is a real, ongoing role that the business needs, rather than a position created to secure a visa. It supports a Subclass 482 (and 186) nomination and addresses one of the most common areas of case-officer scrutiny.
Is a Genuine Position Statement mandatory?
While the exact document set depends on the case, evidence that the position is genuine is a core nomination requirement, and a well-structured GPS is the standard way to present it. A weak or missing genuineness case is a frequent cause of requests for information and refusals.
What should a 482 Genuine Position Statement include?
Typically: a clear justification for why the position exists, the business need it meets, how it fits the organisational structure, the duties mapped to the nominated ANZSCO occupation, evidence the role is ongoing, and Standard Business Sponsor compliance points. It must be consistent with the position description, salary evidence and employment contract.
Is there a GPS template or example?
There is no single official template — the statement must be tailored to the specific business and role, because a generic or templated GPS is exactly what invites scrutiny. We draft each GPS to the individual matter and the current Departmental assessment standards.
Who can write the Genuine Position Statement?
The employer or their registered migration agent prepares it. WIDEN drafts GPS documents for employers and, on a documents-only white-label basis, for fellow migration agents under a written service agreement.
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