legally working in Australia

To work in Australia, you must first apply for a valid Australian visa with work rights. A range of temporary and permanent skilled visas are available, however, the Australian Government has strict laws regarding the employment of non-citizens and penalties for breaking the law so it is important to find out the necessary visa and eligibility requirements before you begin searching for work in Australia. Visit the Australian Government Department of Immigration and border protection for more information.

how can I get sponsored to work in Australia?

At Randstad, we often get asked by visitors on a working visa 'how can I get sponsored to work in Australia?'. Our recommendation would be to first apply for a working holiday visa as it is rare for a newly advertised job to include a sponsorship opportunity right from the beginning of your employment - most employers will want you to work for 3-6 months prior to them sponsoring to ensure you are the best fit for their company. To be eligible to be sponsored by an employer, there are a number of requirements you must meet including (but not limited to) the below:

only certain skilled occupations are eligible
you need to be earning over a certain set wage
need to meet health and English language standards.
your employer must be willing to sponsor you (and be preapproved to sponsor by DIAC).
your employer needs to be able to provide evidence of your relevant skills and reasons as to why you are most suitable for the position.

Visit the FAQ page for employer-sponsored visas on the Department of Immigration & Border Protection's website for an up to date list of all eligibility requirements.

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