Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The DIAC offers a few different types of visa for people who intend to work in Australia. For temporary entry, applicants can choose a business visa, specialist entry visa or special visa for air and sea crew. For a more permanent move to Australia, DIAC offers visas for professionals, skilled migrants, doctors and nurses. Applicants who have en employer's sponsorship, intend to live in regional areas or work in certain occupations might find it easier to get visas.
Each type of worker visa has different requirements, including age, health, character, education and employment experience. An applicant might need to take language tests and go through skills assessment to prove his readiness to work in Australia.
To apply for an Australian worker visa, an applicant has to complete application forms, collect the necessary documents, pay the applicable fees and send the application to the DIAC. The fees are usually not refundable. The DIAC will contact applicants regarding the outcome of their applications.
The Australian government or a professional body might regulate certain occupations. A new immigrant to Australia might need to register or obtain a license with the appropriate organization before working.
To work in Australia, a person has to have a tax file number (TFN), complete a TFN declaration when accepting a job, pay income tax and contribute to a pension fund called the superannuation. The Australian government ensures that employers protect workers' health and safety and has laws in place to protect workers' rights.