It’s not always easy to secure a work visa, but if successful, you could be living in a country which offers some of the highest graduate salaries in the world. If you have decided to move in search of a new job, you need to be aware of the realities you will face. Find out more about working in Australia at PROSPECTS.
Working visa requirements
Working Visa:
Instructions on what type of visa would be suitable for you. Please read the instruction, processes, and requirements.
Working Holiday Visa:
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) – or Canadian, Danish, French, Italian, Irish and UK citizens 18 to 35 years old (inclusive) – have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.
Training and Research Visa:
There are 2 types of visas in this category which may apply to you:
Training Visa:
If you intend to undertake occupational training.
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408):
If you are an academic who is invited to collaborate in a research project by an Australian tertiary research institution. Or a student or recent graduate who wants to undertake a research activity at an Australian tertiary or research institution related to your field of study.
Foreign Commonwealth office (from UK):
Highlights the most common types of travel and reflects the UK government’s understanding of rules currently in place. This information is for travellers using a full ‘British Citizen’ passport. If you are unclear about any aspect of the entry requirements for Australia, or you need further assistance, you need to contact the Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.
Job searching links
Useful contacts:
- The Australian Embassy, Australia House, Strand, London WC2B 4LA (UK), Tel: 020 7379 4334
- Prospects Australia
- Expatriate Information Desk
Recruitment Agencies:
- Givegradago – Focus on graduates for FMCG, Fashion, Digital, IT, Creative, Marketing, Advertising
- Jivaro – Fashion & Retail, FMCG, Digital, Tech & Marketing.
- Permanser – Fashion & Retail, Textile, Production, Supply Chain, Digital, Executive
- Hudson – Commercial, Accounting, Digital, HR, Risk Management.
- Michael Page – Retail, Marketing, sales, manufacturing, Supply Chain, Hospitality
- Creative Recruiters – Creative & Graphic Design, Marketing, Studio & Production management.
- Seek – Theatre Jobs in All Australia
- Grapevine Jobs – Theatre/TV/Film production, VFX, Design, Stage production
Job boards and networking sites:
- Gradconnection – Graduates job board opportunities
- Fashion Jobs – Permanent, Contract, Freelance for Retail
- Adzuna – Global job board network
- Careerone – Partner of Monster job board site