Working in Australia

Australia’s economy had until recently been on the rise for 17 consecutive years, with figures indicating an average increase in GDP of 3.3 percent per year. Australia ranks highly within the Asia-Pacific region for labour, agricultural and industrial productivity. Australia has a highly developed infrastructure, sophisticated financial centre and the location of the world’s big name companies.

There are many opportunities in Australia for expatriates looking for a good lifestyle and professional development (work in Australia), particularly those with specialised IT skills. There are also many opportunities in the social work, childcare, mining and the healthcare industries.

Working hours in Australia depend on your industry and employer, but generally office hours are from 8.30 or 9.30am until 4.30 or 5.30pm, with an hour’s break for lunch.

Visa and Work Permits

There are four categories for immigration and visa applications in Australia. These include: Skilled Independent Migration, an Employer Nomination Scheme, Business Migration and a Holiday Working Visa. Each applicant is assessed on an individual score, according to which your application will either be successful or not.