Get Ready for Work in Australia

Find out how to identify opportunities, understand how the Australian workplace operates and know your rights as an employee.

Regulations for working in Australia

How to apply for permission to work. Find out about the regulations for working in Australia.

• Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) - Information for people who want to visit, work, study or live in Australia
• Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - What you need to know about the tax system in Australia
• The Australian Workplace Portal - The Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations gateway to employment information, government assistance, jobs, careers, training and working conditions

Getting Experience

Employers ask for experience and wide-ranging skills. How do you acquire these things, other than through paid work?

What are the alternative ways to get started in your career? Are there ways to gain personal satisfaction while building your employability skills?

The following links provide information to help you get started:

• Volunteering (pdf, 224k), (rtf, 61k)

Getting a Job

Helpful tips on finding and applying for work in Australia:

• Finding work in Australia (pdf, 296k), (rtf, 45k)