For two hundred years migrants have contributed to Australia's richness and diversity. Migrants continue to contribute to the skill base and intellectual capital of Australia's workforce; in fact, maximising Australia's intellectual capital is one of the government's key policy making priorities.
Working In Australia brings together advice and professional assistance in partnership with the Australian Government and immigration experts so that you can make the move as smoothly and quickly as possible.
Want to move to Australia? Australia offers incentives to skilled migrants!
Are you a skilled professional that can help alleviate Australia's growing shortage of nurses and other health professionals? Our Government has implemented immigration regulations that enable employers to easily access skilled workers worldwide and it offers incentives to some intending migrants, particularly those seeking nursing jobs in Australia.
Nurses get "priority processing" meaning that they get their Australian visas granted faster.
Some Australian state governments have set up specialised migration units to attract highly skilled overseas professionals and assist them to move to Australia. The Tasmania Department of Economic Development offers free services for skilled migrants, including:
- visa sponsorship and nomination for skilled and business migrants
- information on housing,
- information on education
- information on the Tasmanian labour market and key sectors of the State's economy
- information on living and investing in Tasmania and more.
The Victorian Skilled Migration Unit works with employers who have skilled staff shortages and they work to ensure that your move to Victoria is as smooth as possible.
The South Australian Government is committed to helping new migrants move to South Australia. The unique Immigration South Australia program provides services that help skilled independent and business migrants establish their new life in South Australia.
You need to know that moving to Australia is the right decision
Do your research on opportunities for employment in Australia first.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship suggests coming here on a temporary visa so that you can experience the lifestyle and check out opportunities for work in Australia. Once here you can apply to change your temporary Australian visa into a permanent one.
Obtaining your Australian Visa
Advance Australia Visas point out that for many visa categories you must have your skills and qualifications assessed by the relevant professional body here in Australia.
Many Australian visa applications cannot legally be lodged in your home country, it must be lodged and processed in Australia so a temporary Australian visa is a good idea.
Australian migration law is complex and constantly changing. BDO Migration Services says that "negotiating the migration process can be time consuming and costly, so getting it right the first time is vital." A broad-based migration consultancy, they offer you professional assistance with your migration plans and with obtaining your Australian visa.
If you are a skilled migrant seeking work in the health sector and want to move to Australia permanently your skills will be highly sought after. Permanent residence is available to you through a number of Australian visa options and Working In Australia recommend that you seek the advice of a registered professional migration agent.
Do you want to move to Australia?
Take the first step: discover if you are eligible to move to Australia and acquaint yourself with Australian employers.
Check out the various regions in Australia as well.