Jobs in Australia - Australian Work Rights Visas

You will need a Work Rights Visa to be legally employed in Australia. A range of such visas is available, including the popular Skilled Visa which provides excellent employment prospects. This visa is available to professionals and tradepersons who have skills currently in demand in Australia.

Australia needs migrant workers:
The Australian economy is currently one of the most robust in the world with economic growth at a steady 4%. This growth in the economy has resulted in a shortage of skilled workers. The Australian Government is now seeking overseas workers who wish to live and work in Australia to address these shortages in the labour market.

More Australian Work Rights Visas available:
Due to increasing demand for skilled workers to fill labour market shortages, the number of available Skilled Visas continues to increase. As well as the very popular Skilled Visa, there are a number of other Australian visas that provide Work Rights on either a permanent or a temporary basis. The Australian Government has made 200,000 of these Work Rights Visas available between 2003 and 2006.

Categories of Australian Work Rights Visas:
There are three main categories of Australian Work Rights Visas. To find out more about each of these visa categories click on the headings below:

Skilled Migration Visa

Business Visa

Temporary Work Rights Visa

Temporary Visas:
You may also be able to work in Australia on a temporary visa. These options include the: Temporary Residence Visa With Work Rights and the Working Holiday Visa.
The Temporary Residence Visa with Work Rights allows applicants to live and work in Australia but requires employer sponsorship.
The Working Holiday Visa is available to young people who wish to travel in Australia and work in order to supplement their travel funds. Under this visa the primary purpose for residing in Australia is holidaying and employment needs to meet certain criteria.

See if you qualify for an Australian Visa:
You can find out if you qualify for an Australian Work Visa by taking an online eligibility assessment. You can take a free assessment that will instantly let you know if you meet the relevant visa criteria by clicking on this link to a:

Free Instant Visa Eligibility Assessment

Need a Temporary or Permanent Visa to Australia? All the information you require to make a decision and advise and guidance.

Want to live and work in Australia? Australia needs skilled workers! Over 200,000 jobs are advertised weekly, and the unemployment rate is the lowest in years. 102,500 Skilled Visas are to be granted by June 2008.

Australian Working Holiday visa provides opportunities for people between 18 and 30 years of age from some countries to work and holiday in Australia.

Are you planning on travelling to Australia to visit family and friends? The Australian Government has now made it possible to arrange an ETA via the Internet. Issued Online.

Would you like to study in Australia? Each year over 150,000 international students from around 140 countries drawn to Australia to study, work and live in Australia. Find out if you are one of the lucky ones.

Want to manage, purchase or set up a business in Australia? The Business Skills Visa class encourages successful business people to settle permanently in Australia and contribute to the Australian economy by developing new or existing businesses.

Work Visa