Working in Perth
Expats working in Perth will need a skilled visa, business visa, working visa or an employment sponsor in order to legally pursue a job opportunity.More often than not, expats working in Perth are connected to a career seated in Western Australia’s large deposits of coal and metal-ore.
Emerging Asian economies source many of their raw materials from the region, and as a result, Perth plays host to the headquarters of many companies related to the mining industry.
Apart from jobs in this key sector, expats may also find employment in supporting industries, like engineering and research and development.
General Skilled Migration visas are easy to obtain for professionals or qualified graduates who want to live and work in Australia either temporarily or permanently. To qualify applicants must be under 45 years of age, have an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupations List, have a competent standard of English, have a professional or trade qualification recognised in the country and have recent work experience.
The workplace style is similar to that of the Australian culture, namely relaxed and egalitarian. Staff relations are generally informal and direct. Perth is one of the last bastions of the Friday afternoon office drinks tradition.
