Can I apply for residence with a work visa?

Yes. The key is to see what kind of job you are engaged in. If it is on the Skilled Immigration Shortage Occupation List, there is no problem. For example, bricklayers, bricklayers, gardeners, electronic, mechanical, chemical engineers...

Skilled immigrants need to be scored. They are under 29 years old, have a bachelor's degree or above, IELTS score of 6.5, and one year of work experience in a shortage occupation. That's it. If you don't have a degree, it will take more than 10 years to barely get enough points.