Jobs in Australia

Many international students in Australia who get part time or casual jobs when they’re studying are being advised to make sure they are aware of their employment and visa rights. The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued advice so that overseas students understand their entitlements. It points out that students are entitled to minimum pay and [...]

Overseas workers in Australia with temporary working visas will not be able to escape their tax obligations under a programme allowing tax officials access to their details. A data matching programme means that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is able to acquire temporary working visa data from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The [...]

Young people on holiday in Australia or planning a long stay can now look for temporary positions on a new online jobs board which features the latest vacancies. Many Australian tourism businesses are currently struggling to fill temporary positions. They are being encouraged to take advantage of a recently launched online jobs board that allows [...]

The Australian government approved 33 labour agreements for employers to recruit overseas workers in the six months to the end of 2012, the latest figures show. The agreements, which allow for the recruitment of an agreed number of overseas skilled workers and for both temporary and permanent visas to be granted, are proving popular across [...]

Australia needs a larger and more qualified workforce in the 21st century as technology, globalisation and challenges make the future more competitive, according to a new report. The country already relies heavily on skilled workers from abroad in many industries and the publication of the report from the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) suggests [...]