Fresh Graduates

Working in Australia

Australia is a famous goal for graduates searching for a working occasion, yet the legislature likewise urges applications to live and work from the individuals who may have the capacity to fill the nation's aptitudes deficiencies.

Australia is a mainstream decision for movement and work for UK graduates who need to encounter life as far from the UK as could be allowed. There are aptitudes deficiencies and Australia's visa framework can support graduates with the abilities they require. There are likewise visas accessible for working occasions that enable graduates to work temporarily, and it is conceivable to advance from a working occasion visa to a supported visa for an expert position and after that go ahead to perpetual living arrangement

Landing a position in Australia


Australia works a genuinely entangled visa framework intended to carry gifted laborers into the nation. On the off chance that you need to apply for a long haul work in the nation, it will improve the situation if your experience and business history coordinate one of the qualified gifted occupations. These are occupations for which you don't require sponsorship from a business, state or region government. Normal controls looked for incorporate designing, development, medication and the sciences. Applications are focuses tried on various criteria.

There are different alternatives accessible on the off chance that you are selected (supported) by a business or an administration office. You can discover more on the Australian government's Department of Home Affairs site.

 

In the event that you are thinking about work as a major aspect of a hole year or hiking trip around Australia, you may think that its less demanding to apply for a working occasion visa. These are accessible for those matured 18– 30 and are handled generally rapidly, as indicated by Australia's Department of Home Affairs. Usually for hikers to look for some kind of employment on ranches assembling in the collect amid the proper season. More data can be found on the Australian government's Department of Home Affairs site.

 

Where could you work in Australia?

Major industries: mining, farming, tourism, engineering, logistics
Leading employers: the big accounting firms all have offices in Australia (such as PwC, KPMG, Deloitte). The Australian Top 100 Graduate Employers, as voted for by Australian university students, include Google Australia, Apple, BHP, ANZ and Qantas. You can find more information about the Australian Top 100 survey and employers in Australia from TARGETjobs’ cousin down under, gradaustralia.
Skills in demand: engineering, sciences, medicine, construction, teaching, childcare
Language: English
Are UK qualifications recognised? Larger employers in Australia may recognise English qualifications, but check with employers if in doubt. There are also some agencies that may provide accreditation and conversion services for qualifications if required. For specialist disciplines such as law, you may be required to undertake further study or a conversion course before you are allowed to practise.

What’s it like to work in Australia?

Working hours: very similar to the UK, with an average of 38 hours per week.
Holidays: under national employment standards, workers are entitled to four weeks’ paid leave every 12 months.


Income tax: foreign residents for tax purposes pay a slightly higher rate of tax (32.5 cents on the dollar up to AUD $87,000), while those on a working holiday visa pay a slightly lower rate of tax (15 cents on the dollar up to AUD $37,000).


Where to find jobs


TARGETjobs maintains a list of vacancies around the world which you can find on our international jobs search page.
You are more likely to find a job if you are in the country and have a visa that allows you to work, such as a working holiday visa. There are a host of job websites that list vacancies across the country, including gradaustralia.
The Australian government maintains a jobs website to help people find work.

Newspapers with vacancies

You may still find vacancies advertised in the national newspapers such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the Canberra Times . On the whole, newspapers tend to use job sites for listings online.

CV, application and interview tips

The application processes for companies in Australia is likely to be the same as, or similar to, their counterparts in the UK. You may find that a CV is called a résumé, but the contents required will be the same.
Large graduate recruiters may have their own employment websites and processes (as well as information about employing non-Australian residents) so always check employers’ sites before you apply. Employer websites are also likely to include information about their policies on work permits and visas.
If you need résumé writing tips or tricks, check out TARGETjobs series of articles that take your from the first draft to a CV-writing masterclass:

Work experience, internships and exchanges


There are a range of internship programmes available in Australia. You may wish to apply to companies directly and take part on a working holiday visa, or you may wish to go through an agency. Many will offer opportunities as part of a paid ‘package deal’ that could include accommodation, transport and visa assistance. Always check online to make sure that what you are signing up for is a legitimate scheme – try to speak to someone who has used the same organisation to arrange an internship to get their advice. Your careers service may be able to help with research and contacts. There are also a number of associations such as AIESEC and IAESTE which help those looking for work placements in specific areas of expertise.

Volunteering

There are a whole host of companies offering gap year experiences or volunteering opportunities in Australia online in a variety of different areas, often including up-close experiences with local wildlife. As with internships, always do your research before you sign up to anything.
There are other opportunities available via the Australian government’s Go Volunteer website.

Do you need a visa to work in Australia?


You will need a visa if you intend to work in Australia and the longer you intend to live and work the more complicated, and lengthy, the process becomes. Working holiday visas can be obtained in a little over a month and last for up to 12 months.
Longer term visas can be applied for via the government’s Skill Select system. You will need to submit an expression of interest and will be judged on a points system before a decision is made and you may be invited to apply for a skilled migrant visa. The process is considerably longer than applying for a working holiday visa, with wait times of six months to a year for a complete application. Anecdotal evidence from those with past experience suggests that the process can occasionally take even longer. Applications are not cheap, and a visa application may cost in the region of AUD $3,500.

Living in Australia


Cost of living: Living costs may be cheaper in more rural areas, but Australia is also home to some of the world’s most desirable places to live – at a price. If you’re living in Sydney or Melbourne, do not be surprised if your cost of living is at least on par with any major European or North American city.
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD$)
Healthcare: It’s wise to invest in travel insurance to cover the possibility of healthcare costs, though Australia’s Medicare services allow some subsidised healthcare for UK citizens.
Laws and customs to be aware of: Australia is particularly strict when it comes to biodiversity laws (with good reason). Be aware that flora or fauna, including products made of such substances, may cause you problems upon an inspection at customs. See Australia’s Department of Energy and Environment website for more information.
The age threshold for use of tobacco and alcohol is 18.
Major religion: Christianity
Type of government: democracy, with a federal system for individual states and territories.



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