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The Challenge
The client, a fast-growing IT services provider supporting major Australian enterprises, was experiencing:
- Chronic local tech talent shortages, particularly in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics
- Delayed project delivery due to unfilled critical roles
- Unsustainable salary inflation in the Australian tech hiring market
- A desire to balance onshore presence with offshore delivery for long-term scalability
The client needed a hybrid staffing solution to quickly scale teams, reduce costs, and maintain quality delivery across client engagements.
The SkillsNest Solution
SkillsNest developed and deployed a tailored global talent strategy that combined overseas sourcing, employer-sponsored visa migration, and offshore team setup.
Phase 1
Skills Mapping & Workforce Design
- Collaborated with the CTO and Delivery Heads to map talent gaps in:
- Cloud & DevOps Engineering
- Full-stack & Frontend Development
- Cybersecurity
- Business Intelligence & Data Science
- Defined workforce mix: 60% offshore, 40% onshore, with critical client-facing roles in Australia
Phase 2
Global Talent Sourcing
- Activated sourcing hubs in India, Vietnam, and the Philippines
- Screened candidates across:
- AWS/GCP certified engineers
- MERN and .NET developers
- Security analysts with ISO/OWASP knowledge
- Delivered shortlists within 5–10 business days
- SkillsNest used technical assessments, coding simulations, and structured interviews to ensure quality
Phase 3
Visa & Immigration Execution
- Managed employer-sponsored visa applications under:
- Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)
- Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Ensured alignment with Australian labour market testing, salary thresholds, and occupation lists
- Handled onboarding, relocation, tax file setup, and cultural training
Phase 4
Offshore Team Establishment
- Built a dedicated delivery pod in India with:
- Full-time developers and QA engineers
- Shared tech lead & delivery coordinator
- Managed local contracts, payroll, and HR compliance
- Integrated the offshore team with the client’s Jira, Slack, and Agile workflow\
Results & Impact
KPI
Total Roles Filled
Time-to-Hire
Visa Approval Rate
Cost Savings
Team Retention
Productivity Impact
Outcome
28 (12 Onshore, 16 Offshore)
12–18 business days avg.
100%
~42% per role (compared to Australian market rate)
96%
3 delayed projects brought back on schedule
Key Lessons
- A hybrid offshore/onshore hiring strategy helps tech firms remain competitive under tight market conditions
- Combining immigration expertise with tech hiring shortens deployment time significantly
- Cultural and delivery alignment are just as critical as technical proficiency for offshore success
Our Happy Client Say About Us
4.8 / 5 rating
“SkillsNest unlocked access to a global talent pool we couldn’t reach ourselves. They weren’t just recruiters—they were consultants, visa specialists, and project enablers. Our delivery timelines are back on track, and our clients have noticed.”
Software & IT Services Firm
— COO
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