The Regional Certifying Body (RCB) is an individual or organisation appointed by the Immigration Minister to use their local knowledge of business and labour market conditions in their respective regions. The role of a Regional Certifying Body is to certify RSMS and 457 category visas (Refer Fact Sheet 8). The RCB ensures that an application for skilled migration meets the legislative requirements of the immigration process, particularly certifying whether or not there is a legitimate skills shortage in the region.

Broadly the role of the RCB in relation to skilled migration is to assess the nominated position against a number of factors. They will do so based on the information provided by the employer and their own knowledge of employment opportunities in the area. Amongst other things an RCB will consider that:

• The tasks of the nominated position correspond to the tasks of a skilled occupation.
• The position being considered is a genuine, full time position that is necessary to the operation of the business.
• The working conditions of the position, including salary, will be no less favourable than those provided for under Australian legislation and awards.
• The position cannot reasonably be filled locally.
  

Contact Details
Geelong and Colac Region:

Manager
Victorian Business Centre
Regional Development Victoria
Box 1877
GEELONG VIC 3220
Ph (03) 5223 2104
Email: tim.sproat@RDV.gov.au