How to find your place on the green continent: work in Australia

Australia is a very beautiful country with rich natural resources, a technologically advanced economy, fair laws and a high standard of living. Tens of thousands of foreigners from all over the world dream of receiving an Australian passport and settling permanently on this distant continent. One of the weighty arguments in favor of labor migration to Australia is the opportunity to significantly improve well-being.

Salaries in Australia are among the highest in the world. The country needs foreign specialists who have skills that are scarce in the local labor market and who are capable of quickly adapting to a foreign country. Australia's immigration programs are very effective not only in terms of employment. If certain conditions are met, you can open your own Australian business or leave for the purpose of family reunification. Next, we will find out what salaries are in Australia in 2021.

Requirements for candidates

If you are a qualified worker, know English at a sufficient level and sincerely want to live and work on the territory of this continent, then you will find your place.

This year the list of in-demand professions is really wide. If you are interested in working in Australia for Russians, then you will certainly find your employer.

If you are in doubt whether you should go to work in this state, then read these rules and then the decision will be made as informed as possible.

So, the main requirements for Russian applicants in Australia:

• You must be under 45 years of age at the time of submitting your visa application ;
• You must know English at least at the level of Vocational English;
• you need to have a diploma of higher or incomplete higher education;
• the profession you choose must be included in the declared official list of professions of the Australian Department of Migration;
• You must work in the declared profession for at least one year and present a work record book confirming this fact.

Average salary in Australia

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average salary in Australia in 2021 is AUD 1,191.5 per week (€760) before taxes. The annual income of an Australian is 62,280 dollars, and the monthly income is 5,190 (3,305 euros). Women receive $959.5 weekly, and men $1,427.8. The average salary in Australia in the public sector is $1432.6, and in the private sector it is $1136.3.

The level of salaries in Australia largely depends on the experience, qualifications, age of the worker, region, industry and number of working hours. For example, full-time employment earns an Australian adult an average of $1,632.1 per week . The highest weekly salaries are received in the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) - $1,803.10 and in Western Australia (Perth) - $1,742.8. The Australian state of Tasmania earns the least - just over $1,350.

By profession

• Waiter $33,045
• Sales Consultant $41,246
• Bus Driver $53,185
• Programmer $68,455
• Builder $82,792
• Mechanical Engineer $72,030
• Electrician $68,802
• Cook $46,664
• Accountant $55,186
• Secretary $48,659
• Cleaner $44,015
• Court Assistant $49,589
• Miner $100,997
• Public Relations Manager (PR) $57,391
• Human Resources Manager (HR) $60,465
• Teacher $60,000
• Policeman $70,000

Minimum salary

The minimum wage in Australia is reviewed by the government of this country annually on June 1. Raising or lowering the rate is determined by the decision of a special commission called the Fair Work Commission's.

In Australia, it is customary to calculate wages per hour or per year.

In 2021, the minimum salary is 18.2 AUD (Australian dollar - the national currency of Australia). With an average work week, citizens of the Commonwealth of Australia receive a minimum of 695 AUD. According to the Labor Code, citizens of this country are required to work 38 hours a week.

Australian dollar

In 2021, the minimum hourly wage was only 17.7 AUD. Compared to 2021, this figure increased by 3.3%.

It is impossible to predict an increase in the minimum wage for 2021, since the increase or decrease of this indicator depends on the wages of Australian citizens employed in the national labor relations system.

Salary statistics appear only at the end of the year.

Documents for a work permit in Australia

You can work in Australia only if you have a work permit - an appropriate visa (temporary or permanent). Today Australia offers the following types of work permits for Russians:

• Short-term work is temporary employment related to the provision of specialized services, which is issued for a period of up to 6 weeks.
• Internship – issued to Russians taking part in cultural exchange schemes, upon invitation from the organization. More suitable for university graduates under the age of 30, fluent in English and with work experience in their specialty. The internship is not paid (with rare exceptions).
• By invitation (non-permanent/workshop). If a citizen’s position is included in the list of specialties for nomination by the employer, only then can he find a job in Australia by invitation. The invited specialist must receive at least 43 thousand dollars per year.

Salaries by profession

The salary of a citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia directly depends on his specialty, qualifications and sector of employment.

Salaries in Australia by profession in the mining industry (salary per year indicated):

1. Drillers earn from 159,300 AUD.

   Work as a driller

2. Environmentalists receive an average of 149,500 AUD.
3. Representatives of mining engineering earn 162,200 AUD.
4. Maintenance employees have an income of AUD 114,700.
5. Workers involved in processing receive from 156,600 AUD.

Salaries of Australian citizens working in the provision of business services (salary per year indicated):

1. The analyst's salary is 103,100 AUD.
2. A business development specialist receives from AUD 182,300.
3. A consulting specialist earns from 148,400 AUD.

Salaries for specialties in the construction and architectural fields (salaries for the year are indicated):

1. The average architect earns from 90,800 AUD.
2. A BCA consultant receives at least 142,200 AUD.
3. The appraiser has from 126,000 AUD.
4. An operating engineer can expect a salary of 122,000 AUD.
5. The average salary of a designer is 82,100 AUD.
6. A landscape architect earns from approximately 82,000 AUD.

Average salaries in the government sector and military department:

1. Emergency services employees earn AUD 71,500 annually.
2. Police officers and prison workers earn from AUD 79,800 per year.
3. Government sector employees earn an average of AUD 82,500 annually.

Salaries in the medical industry by specialization (salary per year):

1. A nurse earns from 101,400 AUD.
2. A nurse caring for the sick and disabled earns on average from AUD 78,540.
3. A resuscitator receives from 76,050 AUD.
4. A dentist can expect a salary of 67,800 AUD.

   Working as a dentist

5. A psychiatrist earns from 68,500 AUD.
6. A gynecologist receives an average of 72,000 AUT.
7. A rehabilitator has from 70,050 AUD.
8. A pharmacist can expect a salary of 113,950 AUD.
9. A physiotherapist earns on average from AUD 69,000.
10. An orthopedist earns AUD 66,300.
11. A speech therapist earns over AUD 71,500 annually.
12. The surgeon receives from 76,900 AUD.

Table: salaries by profession

Obtaining a work visa

Types of visas

• Qualified - Independent, Subclass 189
• Qualified - Sponsored, Division 190
• Qualified - Regional Sponsored, Subclass 489
• Qualified - Regional, Subclass 887
• Qualified - graduate, subclass 485
• Qualified - Recognized Graduate, Subclass 476
• Recognized Talent, Subclass 124

Required documents

A package of documents must be attached to your work visa application, namely:

• A valid passport (it must not expire before the expiration date of the requested visa).
• General passport.
• Completed application form in English.
• A job offer from a local employer.
• Sponsorship letter (if the employer pays all expenses).
• Marriage and birth certificates.
• Work book.
• Medical insurance policy.
• Certificate from work.
• Property documents (land, real estate, car, etc.).
• Semi-annual bank account statement.
• Receipt of payment of the consular fee.
• Recommendations from former employers, translated into English and notarized (preferably).

You must also attach copies of all listed documents.

When your temporary visa expires, you must apply for an extension. This can be done repeatedly. Having a work visa, a foreign worker also has the right to bring his family. Then the temporary permit is replaced with a permanent one.

How to get a job?

Before you decide to work in Australia, you should improve your English and get a work visa.
Photo: pixabay.com You must have an Australian license. This is the main condition. They can be obtained by completing special courses and passing an exam. But that is not all. To study, you will need excellent knowledge of the English language, so you should start there.

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There is another option. You can confirm the rights that you received earlier. To do this, sign up for a road traffic test at any Australian department of transport.

Of course, you must first obtain a work visa and provide your existing ID translated into English. If you do not have local rights, then according to the law you will work for no more than three months, and then you either go back or receive the necessary document of the required sample.

If you have a visa, you can apply for the following types of professions:

• Bus driver;
• Light truck;
• Garbage truck, etc.

Business immigration

The Australian authorities have thought through all the principles of business immigration. They are interested in attracting experienced entrepreneurs.

Initially, most foreign businessmen receive a temporary class 188 visa. It is issued to entrepreneurs who score at least 65 points on a special test adapted for assessing investors. They must also obtain approval from the sponsoring state. If the enterprise turns out to be profitable, the investor will be able to apply for a permanent subclass 888 visa.

Business in Australia

The government of the country views the immigration of businessmen as an opportunity to attract capital and talented people to the state who plan to:

• invest your capital in the development of various Australian programs;
• implement your business project on Australian territory;
• invest in Australian companies that are already operating.

The following have the right to enter the country on a business visa:

1. Heads of large companies.
2. Owners of companies.
3. Investors.

Attention! For all applicants, except investors, the age limit is 55 years.

Search vacancies

The easiest way to find a job in Australia is through the Internet, but not all employers post their advertisements there. During your search, don't neglect social networks such as linkedin.com. In addition, you can contact employers directly if you know where exactly you would like to work. Before you start your search, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the list of professions in short supply; it is also valid for 2021. It can be found on the website of the country's employment service.

You can find vacancies on the following sites:

• workingin-australia.com
• careerone.com.au
• adzuna.com.au
• au.jora.com

You can also contact a recruitment agency or look through the local newspaper.

The most up-to-date information is provided on the Immigration Department website. Depending on your state of residence, the list of in-demand vacancies may change. For example, in the south of the country there is a shortage of electricians, masons and cooks. Plumbers, fitters and bakers can all come to Victoria. Queensland is in need of carpenters, plumbers, hairdressers and welders.

Ways to find a job

To find a job, you should use all possible means:

1. Internet.
2. Recruitment agencies.
3. Personal connections.
4. Local press.
5. Employment service.
6. Visiting potential employers.

First of all, you need to register on job search sites in Australia:

• seek.com.au;
• workforce.com.au;
• www.gumtree.com.au;
• careerone.com.au;
• jobssearch.gov.au;
• www.jobserve.com;
• www.simplyhired.com.au.

Don't discount the social network LinkedIn either. It is also advisable to offer your candidacy to companies of interest by studying the sections about vacancies and careers on their websites. But first, it's important to create the right CV that will appeal to Australian employers. It is better to involve local specialists in the process, since they know all the subtleties and nuances.

In addition, it is useful to look through newspapers and go to the local labor exchange. And when looking for unskilled work, go directly to employers: farms and construction sites, restaurants and shops. There is always a shortage of workers in Australia, so finding temporary work that will help tide you over while you look for a “warm place” is usually not difficult.

Next, the applicant responds to vacancies and sends out a resume. In the best case scenario, he will receive a direct invitation to an interview from the employer, but this does not happen often. Typically, the immigrant will be contacted by a representative of the recruiting agency.

When looking for a job, all means are good, including looking at printed publications

Don't despair if you don't immediately find a job you like. Not everyone succeeds in this in the first years. However, try to gain a foothold in the field in which you would like to work in the future, even in an entry-level position or as a volunteer.

Finding a job in Australia took about two months. Compared to Kiev, where it was possible to change jobs almost every few weeks, such delays were new.

Alexander Petrenko

https://blogs.elenasmodels.com/ru/immigration-to-australia/

As for those who come here with the desire to continue working in a profession acquired and mastered in Russia, everything depends on their knowledge of English and their claims to the quality of life and place of residence. For example, in Sydney it is difficult to find a job as an engineer, but if you move to the suburbs, there will be more vacancies.

Maria Antipina

https://newslab.ru/article/644958

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Summary

Working in Australia is not at all a utopian exoticism, especially in our age of effective information technology. To get a long-awaited job with career prospects and an income significantly above the average in Australia, not to mention your homeland, you don’t have to jump over your head. It’s enough just to do your job efficiently from the very “morning”:

• for students this means good study in an interesting and in-demand specialty;
• for those who already have a diploma, the acquisition of unique skills and experience.

In essence, both of these theses are not key and unique, you are considering such work in Australia. Their implementation will be useful to you even in your homeland. But working in Australia will open up broader prospects for you to create and develop your own business.