Working in Australia

Visa Bureau is not affiliated with the Australian Government but is an independent UK company. Australian visas are available from the Australian Government at a lower cost or for free when you apply directly. Our comprehensive visa and immigration services include immigration advice from registered migration agents, an exceptional success rate, document checking and visa processing. Working in Australia can be a great opportunity, either to further a career or start a new one. There is plenty of opportunity on offer in Australia but like any other country, the job market can be very competitive, meaning it can take time, and more than a little patience, to find the ideal job. While patience is necessary to find a job that suits your circumstances, any job has to be in line with whichever Australia visa you might be entering the country on, such as ensuring the position is in a specified location. Finding work The federal government runs a service known as MyFuture which also has input from all states and territory governments and allows you to explore career options in Australia. There are plenty of websites dedicated to helping people find work in Australia which allow you to filter your job search down through industry, occupation and location. A few of the most popular include: JobSearch SEEK CareerOne MyCareer Jobs.com.au Further assistance can be had from the government through the Human Services resource. Registration and licensing Depending on the industry you nitend to enter in Australia, you may need to be licensed or registered with a governing body. These bodies often exist to due processes are followed throughout the industry, such as checking for identification for buying alcohol. Some of the industries which require licensing or registration include the hospitality industry (for serving alcohol) and the gambling industry. For most industries you need registration for, obtaining the correct certificates etc. will be your responsibility, so make sure you have thoroughly researched the industry and how to get them before you apply for a position, as not having them risks making you ineligible for the position. Applying Applying for a job in Australia is a very similar process to the UK but following convention for your first job in Australia will often create a more confident impression with an employer.