Work in Australia
Explore Working Holiday, temporary skilled work, and employer-sponsored pathways, then find a registered migration agent to help.
Work visa options
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Working Holiday visa
Permits young adults from eligible countries to work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months.
Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa
Permits skilled workers nominated by regional employers to live and work permanently in regional Australia.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
Allows visa holders to do short-term, highly specialised work in Australia for up to 3 months.
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
Enables individuals to work in Australia under specific government-to-government agreements or for diplomatic purposes.
Temporary Activity visa
Allows individuals to come to Australia temporarily for specific activities such as entertainment, religious work, research, or sport.
Skills in Demand visa
Lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker to fill.
Temporary Graduate visa
A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work in Australia after completing their studies.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
Allows skilled workers sponsored by an employer to live and work in regional Australia with a pathway to permanent residency.
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English requirements for work visas
Points-tested skilled work visas use the competent/proficient/superior scale below. The TSS 482 visa requires a minimum of functional English (IELTS 4.5 per band). Always confirm requirements for your specific subclass.
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
| Band score | Level | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in each | Competent English | minimum |
| 7 in each | Proficient English | +10 pts |
| 8 in each | Superior English | +20 pts |
PTE Academic
Pearson Test of English Academic
| Score | Level | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 in each | Competent English | minimum |
| 65 in each | Proficient English | +10 pts |
| 79 in each | Superior English | +20 pts |
Frequently asked questions
General information about working in Australia
The information below is general in nature. It is not migration advice. Always consult a registered migration agent for guidance on your individual circumstances.
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