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Why work in Australia?

  • Earn 5-8 times more than your current salary

  • 400,000 job vacancies

  • Get Australia PR after 3 years

  • Eased work visa policies

  • Enjoy social benefits with your family

 

Australia Work Permit

Candidates can work in Australia for a temporary period or migrate permanently. After getting a work visa, candidates can live and work in Australia. Candidates should be able to boost the economy of Australia.

Candidates must follow the eligibility criteria and understand the processes to apply for a work visa in Australia. In order to migrate to Australia, candidates must check their eligibility criteria through the points system. Candidates must score a minimum of 65 points to become eligible for a visa. 
 

Types of Australia work visas

There are different types of Australian work visas, and candidates can apply for them to work temporarily or permanently in Australia. Let us discuss some of these visas in detail:

 

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

A temporary skill shortage visa, also known as Subclass 482, allows people to live and work in Australia for four years. An Australian employer must sponsor the candidates to apply for this visa. Candidates must have professional skills and experience relevant to the job vacancy that they have applied for.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa or TSS visa holders can work in Australia under any one of the three streams given below:

  • The Short-Term stream

  • The Medium-Term stream

  • The Labour Agreement stream

 

Employer Scheme Visa

An Employer Nomination Scheme visa has been introduced for employers who want to sponsor skilled workers to live and work in Australia permanently. Applicants have to possess relevant qualifications and work experience for the job that they have applied for. The occupation that candidates have applied for should be an eligible skilled occupation included in the combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Another name of this visa is Subclass 186.

There are three streams for this visa, which include:

  • Temporary Residence Transition Stream

  • Direct Entry Stream

  • Agreement Stream

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Requirements for Australia work visa

Australia has many work visas, each with separate requirements. Some of the requirements are based on the points system. Employers will need a visa depending on the type of work they have been invited to and the duration they want to stay in the country.

Employees who have applied for an ENS visa must show the skills needed for a particular job through skills assessment.

 

Other requirements to get a work visa are as follows:

English proficiency: Candidates must prove their English language proficiency through the IELTS exam. The exam is based on the band system, and candidates have to score at least 6 to be eligible to apply for a visa.

Occupation in SOL: The occupation for which candidates are invited should be available in the Skilled Occupation List of Australia.

Skill and Experience: Candidates need to have the skills and experience for the occupation for which invitations have been sent.

Skill Assessment: Skills assessment has to be done through an approved assessing authority. This includes the following:

  • CS

  • AACA

  • VETASSESS

Medical and PCC: Candidates must provide medical and character certificates and meet the criteria for both of these certificates.

 

Other criteria

  • Candidates need to have at least three years of experience.

  • The age of the candidates should be below 45 years.

  • Candidates have to read the booklet of Life in Australia

  • Candidates have to sign the Australia Values Statement

Highest paying jobs/occupations in Australia

IT and software Jobs in Australia

The jobs in the IT sector are booming everywhere. There is a massive demand for IT professionals, and hence, people who are willing to settle overseas with PR can migrate immediately. Making a move to immigrate to Australia as an IT professional gives you a new lease on life. Many tech companies are providing jobs to freshers and experienced skilled workers in Australia. There are numerous software engineer jobs in Australia and if you want to settle abroad, you can choose Australia to settle along with your family.

Engineering Jobs in Australia

The engineering sector in Australia offers a wide range of specializations. These specializations can be found in various settings such as government, education, private sector, and as independent practitioners.

Accounting and Finance Jobs in Australia

The finance sector in Australia offers high professional development. It is highly in demand in Australia because this sector offers many roles related to accounting, insurance, and investment. One among them is the Financial Officer.

According to the latest survey conducted on employees who are working as Financial Officers in Australia, these candidates have portrayed higher levels of job satisfaction. This satisfaction level is measured not only based on salaries but also by considering the progression made with experience in these jobs. These candidates also upgraded their skills with time, reaching top Financial Management positions.

Human Resources Management Jobs in Australia

A career in human resource management will allow individuals to be at the forefront of an organization. These individuals can work across many departments and that is the reason it is an in-demand career. The Department of Employment in Australia expects around  65,900 job openings by 2024. The average salary of an HR manager in Australia is $128,128 per annum.

Hospitality Jobs in Australia

The hospitality industry in Australia generates a GDP of around 10.4 percent and has employed around 320 million people. As the industry grows at a fast pace, thousands of workers are needed every year. Australia is facing a shortage of skilled workers at senior and management levels in all areas of the hospitality industry.

Sales & Marketing Jobs in Australia

The sales and marketing sector has a wide scope in Australia. The country is in dire need of managers, representatives, and many other job roles. The average salary of a sales and marketing manager is AUD 74,272 per annum. The salary of the entry-level positions is AUD 65,000 per annum, and experienced workers get a salary of AUD 110,930.

Healthcare Jobs in Australia

The job vacancies in the healthcare sector in Australia are at an all-time high because Australia strongly believes that health is their well-being. They believe that proper health care is evident in nursing homes. Hence, the nursing occupation has become one of the most in-demand jobs in Australia.

Teaching Jobs in Australia

Australia has many private and public educational institutions, and every state and territory has its own education system. Candidates must check the requirements to work as a teacher in a particular state. The salary for a new teacher in Australia is between $65,608 and $69,000, depending on the state where the job is being done.

Skilled occupations in Australia

  1. Construction project manager

  2. Engineering manager

  3. Child care centre manager

  4. Nursing clinical director

  5. Primary health organization manager

  6. Welfare centre manager

  7. Arts administrator or manager

  8. Environmental manager

  9. Dancer or choreographer

  10. Music director

  11. Musician (instrumental)

  12. Artistic director

  13. Accountant (general)

  14. Management accountant

  15. Taxation accountant

  16. External auditor

  17. Internal auditor

  18. Actuary

  19. Statistician

  20. Economist

  21. Land economist

  22. Valuer

  23. Management consultant

  24. Architect

  25. Landscape architect

  26. Surveyor

  27. Cartographer

  28. Other spatial scientist

  29. Chemical engineer

  30. Materials engineer

  31. Civil engineer

  32. Geotechnical engineer

  33. Quantity surveyor

  34. Structural engineer

  35. Transport engineer

  36. Electrical engineer

  37. Electronics engineer

  38. Industrial engineer

  39. Mechanical engineer

  40. Production or plant engineer

  41. Mining engineer (excluding petroleum)

  42. Petroleum engineer

  43. Aeronautical engineer

  44. Agricultural engineer

  45. Biomedical engineer

  46. Engineering technologist

  47. Environmental engineer

  48. Naval architect

  49. Engineering professionals (nec)

  50. Agricultural consultant

  51. Agricultural scientist

  52. Forester

  53. Chemist

  54. Food technologist

  55. Environmental consultant

  56. Environmental research scientist

  57. Environmental scientist (nec)

  58. Geophysicist

  59. Hydro geologist

  60. Life scientist (general)

  61. Biochemist

  62. Biotechnologist

  63. Botanist

  64. Marine biologist

  65. Microbiologist

  66. Zoologist

  67. Life scientists (nec)

  68. Medical laboratory scientist

  69. Veterinarian

  70. Conservator

  71. Metallurgist

  72. Meteorologist

  73. Physicist

  74. Natural and physical science professionals (nec)

  75. Early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher

  76. Secondary school teacher

  77. Special needs teacher

  78. Teacher of the hearing impaired

  79. Teacher of the sight impaired

  80. Special education teachers (nec)

  81. University lecturer

  82. Medical diagnostic radiographer

  83. Medical radiation therapist

  84. Nuclear medicine technologist

  85. Sonographer

  86. Optometrist

  87. Orthotics or prosthetics

  88. Chiropractor

  89. Osteopath

  90. Occupational therapist

  91. Physiotherapist

  92. Podiatrist

  93. Audiologist

  94. Speech pathologist

  95. General practitioner

  96. Specialist physician (general medicine)

  97. Cardiologist

  98. Clinical hematologist

  99. Medical oncologist

  100. Endocrinologist

  101. Gastroenterologist

  102. Intensive care specialist

  103. Neurologist

  104. Pediatrician

  105. Renal medicine specialist

  106. Rheumatologist

  107. Thoracic medicine specialist

  108. Specialist physicians (nec)

  109. Psychiatrist

  110. Surgeon (general)

  111. Cardiothoracic surgeon

  112. Neurosurgeon

  113. Orthopaedic surgeon

  114. Otorhinolaryngologist

  115. Pediatric surgeon

  116. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon

  117. Urologist

  118. Vascular surgeon

  119. Dermatologist

  120. Emergency medicine specialist

  121. Obstetrician and gynaecologist

  122. Ophthalmologist

  123. Pathologist

  124. Diagnostic and interventional radiologist

  125. Radiation oncologist

  126. Medical practitioners (nec)

  127. Midwife

  128. Nurse practitioner

  129. Registered nurse (aged care)

  130. Registered nurse (child and family health)

  131. Registered nurse (community health)

  132. Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)

  133. Registered nurse (developmental disability)

  134. Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)

  135. Registered nurse (medical)

  136. Registered nurse (medical practice)

  137. Registered nurse (mental health)

  138. Registered nurse (perioperative)

  139. Registered nurse (surgical)

  140. Registered nurse (pediatrics)

  141. Registered nurses (nec)

  142. ICT business analyst

  143. Systems analyst

  144. Multimedia specialist

  145. Analyst programmer

  146. Developer programmer

  147. Software engineer

  148. Software and applications programmers (nec)

  149. ICT security specialist

  150. Computer network and systems engineer

  151. Telecommunications engineer

  152. Telecommunications network engineer

  153. Barrister

  154. Solicitor

  155. Clinical psychologist

  156. Educational psychologist

  157. Organizational psychologist

  158. Psychologists (nec)

  159. Social worker

  160. Civil engineering draftsperson

  161. Civil engineering technician

  162. Electrical engineering draftsperson

  163. Electrical engineering technician

  164. Radio communications technician

  165. Telecommunications field engineer

  166. Telecommunications network planner

  167. Telecommunications technical officer 

  168. Automotive electrician

  169. Motor mechanic (general)

  170. Diesel motor mechanic

  171. Motorcycle mechanic

  172. Small engine mechanic

  173. Sheet metal trades worker

  174. Metal fabricator

  175. Pressure welder

  176. Welder (first class)

  177. Fitter (general)

  178. Fitter and turner

  179. Fitter‑welder

  180. Metal machinist (first class)

  181. Locksmith

  182. Panel beater

  183. Bricklayer

  184. Stonemason

  185. Carpenter and joiner

  186. Carpenter

  187. Joiner

  188. Painting trades worker

  189. Glazier

  190. Fibrous plasterer

  191. Solid plasterer

  192. Wall and floor tiler

  193. Plumber (general)

  194. Air-conditioning and mechanical services plumber

  195. Drainer

  196. Gasfitter

  197. Roof plumber

  198. Electrician (general)

  199. Electrician (special class)

  200. Lift mechanic

  201. Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic

  202. Technical cable jointer

  203. Electronic equipment trades worker

  204. Electronic instrument trades worker (general)

  205. Electronic instrument trades worker (special class)

  206. Chef

  207. Horse trainer

  208. Cabinetmaker

  209. Boat builder and repairer

  210. Shipwright

  211. Tennis coach

  212. Footballer

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