Why Migrate to Australia

What You Need to Know About Living and Working in Australia

Why Migrate to Australia?

Australia is part of the populous Asian region, and will continue to be an integral part of the expansion of trade and services in the Asia and Pacific region.

Although in the "down under" part of the world, Australia is an international player and part of the global economy. The Australian Government has in place a range of initiatives targeting commercialisation, venture capital, research and development and the growth of new technologies.

Australia has undergone a decade of change and economic growth with a strong focus on productivity improvement. Businesses in Australia recognise the economic challenges of globalisation, and strive to increase their competitiveness in the international market.

Australian people live in a multicultural society, with people from every country in the world living in a secular and tolerant way of life. There have been tremendous changes in recent years to the way that the Australian community views globalisation, and there is now a general realisation that Australians must be prepared to understand and participate in ongoing change if there is to be growth and international competitiveness.

Despite the current economic downturn, there is still a demand for skilled workers to fill positions unable to be filled within Australia. However, like many countries around the world, the Australian Government has considerably tightened the regulatory environment that aspiring migrants must comply with.

Criteria such as having certified skills and work experience, speaking fluent English, meeting character requirements and being less than forty-five years of age are strict requirements that the principal visa applicant must meet. Those applicants with skills that are in demand by Australian employers are given priority processing.

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It is anticipated that demand for skilled labour in Australia will continue for many years to come, as there are sectors of the economy still growing. With international employment opportunities lessened as a result of the global downturn, many young Australians are now returning home to work. However, many young Australians still look to a stint of working offshore as part of their professional development, resulting in a ?brain drain? of skills and experience out of Australia, that must be replaced with overseas skilled workers.

Australia has a high living standard and a stable, democratic government. There is an excellent education system with first class schools and universities providing a high standard of education that is recognised around the world. Australia?s health system is world class.

It is a big country, with relatively few people in relation to its size. Australians on the whole are easy-going and welcome immigrants who are looking for a new start or a different lifestyle in the ?lucky country?. Australia is clean and safe, has wide open spaces and lovely coastal beaches, and a friendly sport-loving people. Many Australians remember the contribution made by US and Canadian Forces during the Second World War. Successive Australian Governments have maintained close ties with the US and Canadian Governments.

Everyone entering Australia must hold a valid visa. Australia?s immigration laws are strict and favour younger, skilled migrants – but if you able to match the criteria required for living and working in Australia, there are rewards waiting there for you.

How does Australian Job Match work?

The Australian Job Match database is a cost effective way for you to bring your skills to the attention of Australian employers. If your occupation is shown in our Job Listing, and if you are currently working in that job, you can enter your details online immediately.

Australian employers regularly check the database, and will let us know if they are interested in talking to you about living and working in Australia. If they do, we will send them your CV / Resume and make arrangements for the employer to talk directly to you.

How is Australian Job Match different from other internet job recruitment sites?

We are NOT recruiters. We do not interview you, take a share of your income or charge you a fee if you get a job in Australia. Our job is to match you and your skills up with an Australian employer seeking someone like you. It is a bit like an internet date-matching service, really.

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You only pay the nominal fee of AUD $9.00 per month to be in the hunt for the chance to live and work in Australia. The employer will make arrangements to talk to you if they are interested in your skills and work experience.

We regularly monitor the activity of employers accessing the Australian Job Match database, to ensure that your skills are being brought to the attention of the maximum number of prospective Australian employers.

We will send you updates each month on the employment situation in Australia, and any changes to Australian migration law, once you are in our database.

How long has Australian Job Match been operating?

Australian Job Match has recently been launched in order to offer a good value way of data matching skilled workers outside Australia, with Australian employers.

Many Australian employers find the cost of international recruitment prohibitively expensive – using Australian Job Match they have the ability to browse your CV online at their leisure, and at a low cost.

The operators of Australian Job Match are Australians and are well respected, having lived and worked in the USA for many years providing advice to US residents travelling to Australia.

With tighter economic conditions worldwide there is a demand for a more cost effective, fast way of data matching skilled overseas workers with Australian employers – hence the launch of

Australian Job Match

Do you guarantee that I will get a job in Australia?

There are few guarantees in life, and listing on the Australian Job Match database is no exception. Your data will be available to prospective employers in Australia, but there are no guarantees.

If you are offered a work contract in Australia, the visa process requires you to obtain an assessment of your skills, meet any licensing and registration requirements for your occupation, and have a good character background. You and your family will have to be in good health.

Do I get my listing fee back if unsuccessful?

We at Australian Job Match will do our best to get you matched up with an Australian employer, but can?t make any guarantees. We will list you on our database but will not refund listing fees if you are not successful in gaining employment in Australia.

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Will my personal information be made available to other internet companies or marketing organisations?

Just like you, we have to put up with spam. We have no intention of creating more spam for you. None of your personal information will be divulged to anyone without your permission. If an Australian employer is interested in your listing, we will forward your CV / Resume, but will not release your personal information until negotiations reach the stage of you talking to the employer.

How should I present my CV / Resume?

Your CV / Resume should be presented in exactly the same format you would use if applying for a job in your home country. It should contain your contact information, your education and credentials, a summary of your qualifications and your employment history. It will also help assist your profile to list any organizations or industry bodies to which you belong, as well as any awards, prizes or honourary qualifications you have been awarded. Do not include private, non-job related details.

How will I know that the Australian employer is operating lawfully?

All Australian companies have to hold an Australian Business Number or Australian Company Number that can be checked through Australian Government channels over the internet. There are heavy penalties for Australian employers who breach Australia?s workplace laws.

Prospective Australian employers will have to pay a substantial amount up front to get you through the migration process, and we will check them out if and when they ask for your CV / Resume. There is an incentive for them to make their working relationship with you as harmonious as possible.

However, we can?t give you a guarantee that everything will go smoothly with your employer in Australia – it?s not a perfect world. Employers will be required to offer you a firm contract as part of the migration process and there are a wide range of organisations and legislation representing the interests of employees if there is a workplace dispute.

What costs will be paid by the sponsoring employer?

The employer sponsoring you pays a charge for us to liaise with you and get your documentation together, ready to lodge a visa application.

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When everything is ready, we will contact our affiliate in Australia who can get you through the tricky migration process and present your case for a visa in the strongest possible way to the Australian Government?s Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

What hidden costs are there?

If you are offered a contract to work in Australia, you will have to negotiate with the employer regarding your travel and moving costs, whether your family goes with you, your salary and the conditions of your employment.

Depending on your occupation, there will be costs involved with registration and/or licensing, and costs for having your offshore skills formally assessed by the relevant authority in Australia.

There will be costs for you and your family to undergo medical examinations. There will also be a fee for doing an English test if English is not your first language or if your Passport is from a non-English speaking country.

There will also be a fee payable to the Australian Government for visa application charges.

You should get a clear understanding of your liability for costs from the employer in Australia.

What if I or a member of my family has a health problem or a disability?

When you make a visa application you will need to meet health requirements, so that the Australian Government doesn?t have to meet any extra health costs. If there are health problems your visa application may not be successful.

When applying for a permanent visa, any dependent family member remaining behind must also pass the health test. If they do not, your visa application may not be successful.

This information will need to be provided during the visa application process and does not apply to your listing in the Australian Job Match database. We will not have access to any of your private health information.

Do I have to pass an English language test?

Applicants who hold passports from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland usually do not have to provide proof that they can speak English.

Holders of passports from other countries are required to demonstrate their level of English through an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test.

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Do I have to disclose any convictions?

When you make a visa application you will be required to meet a character test and will be required to disclose prior recorded convictions. A police check will be required from any country that you and any dependents have lived in for twelve months or more during the past ten years.

This information will need to be provided during the visa process and does not apply to your listing on the Australian Job Match database. We will not have access to any private character information or police checks.

What is the usual length of a work contract with an Australian employer?

If your application is for an employer sponsored temporary work visa, the employer can hire you for between 3 months to 4 years.

If you are on an employer sponsored temporary work visa, you must obtain a new visa or leave Australia once your contract and visa expires.

If your application is for an employer sponsored permanent residency work visa, the employer can hire you for 2-3 years. If you go to Australia on a permanent residency visa you can remain living and working in Australia after your contract finishes.

Both these visas have options for renewing the contracts by mutual agreement.

Can I go to Australia to work and leave family members behind, perhaps to join me later?

It is possible for the head of the family to work in Australia, and for the spouse or other dependent family members to stay behind, e.g., to finish studies. If these family members are aged 18 years or less they can usually (subject to character and health requirements), follow before the head of the family?s visa in Australia expires.

When applying for a permanent visa, any dependent family member remaining behind must also pass the health test. If they do not, your visa application may not be successful.

Once your dependents are over 18 years old and/or no longer dependent, they will have to apply for their own visa. It can be difficult to independently get a permanent or employer sponsored visa, so you should consider including them in your application (if they want to live in Australia) before they turn 18 and are no longer dependent on you.

What if my occupation is not listed in the drop down menu?

If your occupation is not listed in the drop down menu we are unable to list you in the database. The occupations shown are those most likely to be required by Australian employers.

What if I have been laid off and am not actually working in the occupation that I did previously?

It is important that you are working, and have been working for some time, in the occupation that you are listing. You will have difficulty lodging a visa application if you do not have work references showing that you are working in the occupation that you are listed under.

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What is stopping me from lodging a bogus entry on the Australian Job Match database?

It is not uncommon for people to try and get around the system. If you can?t substantiate your claims you are not going to get far. Don?t waste your time trying to lodge a bogus entry.

What are the working conditions and pay rates in Australia?

Australian workplaces are subject to government regulation, at both Federal and State level.

The Australian Government?s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website contains information about working in Australia:

www.workplace.gov.au

There are also a number of websites providing information about pay rates in Australia. You should also contact the professional body representing the occupation you work in for more information.

What is the cost of living like in Australia, and where is the best place in Australia to live and work?

Each State and Territory in Australia has a detailed website.

You can access at the following internet links:

Australia Government www.australia.gov.au

New South Wales Government www.nsw.gov.au

Victorian Government www.vic.gov.au

Queensland Government www.qld.gov.au

South Australian Government www.sa.gov.au

Western Australian Government www.wa.gov.au

Tasmanian Government www.tas.gov.au

Australian Capital Territory Government www.act.gov.au

Northern Territory Government www.nt.gov.au

Do my other family members have work and/or study rights if I am working in Australia on an employer sponsored visa?

Family members who are secondary applicants to temporary or permanent residency employer sponsored visas are given full work and study rights.

Does my family have access to the social security system, subsidised health care or subsidised education in Australia?

Holders of employer sponsored temporary visas should make arrangements for themselves and their family to have health insurance for their entire stay in Australia. If the sponsoring employer arranges health insurance on the employee?s behalf, the employee should ask for details of the health insurance policy and find out what health treatment is covered by that policy.

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Payments for health insurance should not be deducted from temporary overseas worker?s salary without the agreement of the employer. Generally, any cost charged to the employee and/or family members for treatment in public hospital in Australia (when admitted as a public patient) is the responsibility of the sponsoring employer.

Temporary employees cannot access the Australian social security system or receive subsidised education for family members.

Holders of permanent residency visas can live and work in Australia on a permanent basis, and can study, receive subsidised health care, and access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods).

Can I buy real estate when in Australia on a working visa?

The Australian government Foreign Review Investment Board introduced a temporary resident exemption which applies to any real estate contract that was entered into on or after 18 December 2008.

To be eligible to purchase property in Australia while on a temporary visa under the exemption guidelines you must be living in Australia (not just visiting or holidaying for an extended period of time), and your temporary visa must allow you to stay in Australia for a continuous period of more than 12 months.

Permanent residents can purchase property in Australia.

For more information go to the Foreign Investment Review Board website:

www.firb.gov.au

Do I have to get my skills and qualifications recognised in Australia?

Permanent residency applicants will need to have their overseas qualification checked against the Australian requirements.

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There are a number of Australian Government and professional bodies that provide this service. There is a cost involved and you will need to provide full information about your qualifications. This process can be lengthy, depending on your occupation.

You can get this process underway at any time, if you are fully qualified. If you have an employer interested in hiring you, it is advisable to get this process underway quickly to avoid delays with your visa application.

What licensing requirements are needed for me to practice my profession in Australia?

Australia has a three tier system of government – Federal, State and Territory and Local Government. Some occupations require Federal licensing only, some require Federal and State and/or Territory licensing, some only require licensing at State or Territory level. Some occupations do not need licensing at all, just the requirement to have your skills assessed.

There are also requirements for some occupations to have registration with the professional body regulating that occupation.

We will work with you and your employer to sort this out before you make the next step towards lodging a visa application. If there is a licensing or registration requirement that you can?t meet, it is not likely that you will be able to fulfil the requirements for migrating to Australia on an employer sponsored visa.

What if I get homesick and want to go home?

You will need to negotiate with your employing sponsor if you wish to break your contract.

Sometimes a crisis happens with family members back home, sometimes a partner finds it difficult to get work, and sometimes it just doesn?t work out. As your sponsoring employer will be making a considerable investment in hiring you from overseas, you should be sure that you and your family are ready to make the big move.

Employer sponsored visas allow multiple entry in and out of Australia, so there is no visa restriction to your leaving Australia. Remember, if the primary applicant leaves, the secondary applicants also have to leave.

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What if my relationship with my spouse breaks down while I am working in Australia?

Sadly, this does happen. Secondary applicants can leave at any time, but if the primary applicant leaves, the secondary applicant will also have to leave or make other visa arrangements if wanting to remain in Australia, bearing in mind that it may be difficult to obtain work rights.

Can I come to Australia and have a look around before entering into a work contract with an Australian employer?

There is nothing stopping you (apart from the expense of course) from making an application to come to Australia first, as a visitor or as a student. Visitors don?t have work rights and students have restricted work rights. If interested in travelling to Australia, go to www.Australian.com

Should I use an Australian Registered Migration Agent if/when I need to apply for a visa?

You don?t have to, but we recommend you do. The Australian visa requirements and the application process are pretty demanding, and it is worth investing in professional advice if you are considering a move to the other side of the world.

Who will pay the fees for using an Australian Registered Migration Agent?

When you get to the stage of making a visa application, you will need to find out what costs the employer is prepared to meet as part of your employment negotiations.

You may need to meet the costs of using a Registered Migration Agent yourself. There are other costs involved with moving, medical checks, skills assessment and registration and/or licensing, and you should be clear about who is going to pay for these costs in advance.

Will I have a better chance of getting a visa if I use an Australian Registered Migration Agent?

Registered Migration Agents will help you present your case for an Australian visa in the strongest possible way, but can?t guarantee that you will be successful. The success of your visa application will depend on your qualifications and ability to meet the regulations. Using a professional Registered Migration Agent will assist you in ensuring that you meet the requirements.

What regulations govern the advice and activities of Australian Registered Migration Agents?

Australian Registered Migration Agents have to be registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) a body operated by the Australian Government?s Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

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Australian Registered Migration Agents are required to work under a Code of Conduct which can be accessed on the MARA website – for more information go to the MARA website at www.themara.com.au

Do I need health insurance?

Temporary employees cannot access the Australian social security system or receive subsidised education for family members.

If I go to work in Australia on an employer sponsored temporary visa, can I apply for Permanent Residency while I am there?

If you go to work in Australia on an employer sponsored temporary work visa, there is an employer sponsored pathway to gaining permanent residency in Australia. There is also a pathway to independent permanent residency based on your skills and ability to meet a points test.

If I am single or divorced and meet someone in Australia, can I apply for a spouse visa or interdependent visa (same sex) while I am working there?

If you enter into a relationship with an Australian permanent resident or Australian Citizen whilst on a temporary work visa, you may be able to lodge a spouse or interdependent partner visa and be granted permanent residency.

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If I marry an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident, does this change the conditions of my employer sponsored work visa?

If you apply for a spouse or interdependent partner visa whilst holding a temporary work visa you may be eligible for permanent residency.

Any change of circumstances should be advised to the Australian Government?s Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Can I hold more than one citizenship?

This depends on the laws of the countries involved. In some cases, people can become dual citizens automatically, or after successfully applying for the citizenship of another country. Australia now permits dual citizenship with a number of countries.

For more information about Australian Citizenship go to:

www.citizenship.gov.au

Are there other ways of migrating to Australia other than an employer sponsored visa?

Yes, there are a range of other Australian visas, although they may not have work and study rights, and there are currently restrictions on the number of independent skills-based visas being granted.

It goes without saying that there are a lot of advantages for migrants about to move to Australia when they have a work contract and visa arrangements already in place.

What will be the citizenship of children born while we are in Australia?

This depends on the status of the children?s parents. For more information about Australian Citizenship go to www.citizenship.gov.au

What happens if I am laid off or if my employment contact is withdrawn while I am in Australia?

When you enter Australia on a temporary work visa you can be laid off, and if you can?t find another employer willing to sponsor you, you have 28 days to leave Australia. The sponsoring employer has an obligation to pay the air fares home for you and your family.

Permanent residency visas are granted on the basis of completing a fixed contract term of employment whilst in Australia. There is a requirement for a fixed contract of 3 years, or 2 years if you are working in regional Australia.

OK, I have been told by an Australian employer that I have a job offer.

What happens next?

First of all, congratulations! You are about to have a life-changing experience.

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You will be provided with confirmation of costs involved, and an agreement will be sent to you for signing so that we all know clearly where we stand legally. We will also make contact with the employer to confirm arrangements.

Once this is done, we will work with you to get all the necessary documentation together. This can take time as there is a level of complexity involved (particularly with recognition of your skills and Australian licensing and registration requirement). You will have access to someone to email or talk to about the process.

Once your documentation is together, we will forward it to our affiliate Migration Agent in Australia who will then assist you to get your application ready to be submitted to the Australian Government?s Department of Immigration and Citizenship. From that point on your contact will be with the Australian Migration Agent. They will keep you and your prospective employer advised of the progress of your visa application.

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