WORKING IN AUSTRALIA
Most workers in Australia are paid for public holidays, four weeks
annual or recreation leave, 10 days sick leave & long service leave.
Some workers may also have family leave (to enable them to look after
ill family members), or personal leave that combines sick & family
leave. Most workers in Australia are also paid Superannuation. This
is a retirement savings program while you are working to make sure
you have money to live on when you reach retirement age.
The anti-discrimination laws of Australia make it illegal to
discriminate against employees or those applying for work. Under
these laws, an employer cannot prefer one employee over another based
on their race, (including colour, nationality & ethnic origin or
national origin), gender, age, religion, or political opinion. If you
think that you have been discriminated during a job application
process, you may have this investigated. You can telephone the Human
Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission on 1300 656 419.
Approval to migrate does not guarantee a job, however, if you have
skills or experience in occupations where there are skills shortages,
your chances of finding work are improved.
Qualifications & Skills
Some occupations have special requirements including registration
or licensing with a government authority &/or membership of a
professional or industry association. You should confirm these before
you plan to migrate to Australia. Your professional skills &
qualifications may also need to be recognised by the appropriate
Australian authority before you are allowed to work in some jobs. In
some occupations, a bridging course may be required to meet specific
academic professional requirements for registration or membership of
a professional body (lawyers, doctors etc).
How to Apply for a Job in Australia
Job vacancies are advertised in the Positions Vacant part of the
Classifieds section of newspapers usually on Saturday & Wednesday.
Private employment agencies are listed in the Yellow Pages telephone
directory under 'Employment Services'. Many of these agencies also
have websites that advertise job vacancies.
If you know of a particular company you would like to work for, you
can contact that employer directly. It is a common practice in
Australia to approach them directly & ask if any work is available.
You can do this by telephone, letter or a personal visit. You can
also ask friends & relatives if they know of any jobs available where
they work.
Job vacancies can also be found on the internet & some of the main
websites include:
When you find a suitable job vacancy, the advertisement will
usually tell you how to apply for the position & the name of a person
to contact for more details of the position. Your application will
usually require:
- A cover letter indicating the position you wish to apply for
and explaining why you should be considered.
- A resume showing your personal details, skills, previous jobs &
experience, education & qualifications.
- Copies of references from previous employers, or details on how
to contact them on your resume.
The Australian job market is very competitive & an employer will
usually receive a number of other applications before deciding which
applicants to interview. To improve your chances of being selected
for interview, you should send a comprehensive application.
Being selected for an interview does not mean that you will get the
job. A job interview is usually held at the employer's premises &
there may be a panel of two or three people present to interview you.
Once all the applicants have been interviewed, you may find that some
weeks pass by before you are advised of the outcome of your
interview. To increase your chances of getting a job, you should be
selective & target only those jobs which you have a realistic chance
of obtaining.
Australian Migration & Citizenship Services can assist new migrants
to obtain employment in Australia. We provide the following
comprehensive job assistance services:
- CV/resume preparation to help Australian employers understand &
relate to your particular skills & qualifications better.
- Job Targeting & training to improve job search techniques.
- Intensive Assistance to improve your job interview &
presentation techniques.
- Australian salary/remuneration/wages advice & information.
- Advice on Australian registration, licensing & bridging course
requirements.
- Personal employment referral for selected clients in some
instances.
If you are intending to migrate to Australia then
please contact our
office for further detailed information on employment in
Australia, or Australian visas and citizenship including the fees &
costs, timing, supporting documents and application forms - and other
requirements to make a valid Australian visa or citizenship
application.
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