Before applying for work visas, future immigrants must obtain positive skills assessments from a relevant Australian government skills assessing body. This ensures they have the qualifications for work visas.
Immigrants who intend to make their living in Australia need work visas. Applications are available on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website, with categories for employer-sponsored workers, business people, doctors and nurses, among others.
Australia looks favorably on visa applicants with prearranged jobs in Australia. Those without jobs can add their information to the Skill Matching Database, which allows Australian employers to contact them with job offers.
Every Australian worker needs a tax file number to receive a paycheck. Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship lists this as the first thing for immigrants to apply for after arriving in Australia.
The Australian government recommends that working immigrants register with Centrelink, which helps workers find jobs and settle into Australian life.
