There are a variety of employment opportunities for foreign nationals working in Australia. Australia is a country that continues to grow and presents many opportunities. Apart from its beautiful nature, diverse food culture and vibrant cities, Australia also has one of the strongest economies in the world. The Australian job market is very competitive. As a foreign national, the most in demand sectors are medical, IT, hospitality, construction and education. The most in-demand jobs for migrants in Australia are Bank managers, Lawyers, Registered Nurses, Software and Applications Programmers, Electricians, Carpenters, Construction Managers, Management consultants, University Lecturers and Tutors, Civil Engineering Professionals, Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers, Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists, ICT Business and Systems Analysts, Health and Welfare Services Managers, White Collar Management or Professionals and many more. The most popular cities to work in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

A job application in Australia requires a resume or a Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter. The resume should be in reverse chronological format and personal details such as religion, age, race, marital status and signature should never be included in a job application for Australia. The resume should include professional experience, educational background, soft skills and career goals. A complete dossier of educational certificates, diplomas, job recommendations and references will be requested by the company you are applying to. The cover letter should explain why you are right for the job and how you could add value to the company despite not being from the country. Salaries vary from 23,000 AUD per year (minimum salary) to 405,000 AUD per year (maximum salary). The top five highest paying careers in Australia are Surgeons and doctors, Judges, Lawyers, Bank managers and Chief Executive Officers.

Australia has over 20 different types of visas related to work including student visa, work and holiday visa, graduate visa, sponsor visa, skilled visa etc. The skilled visa is the most popular visa application pathway for skilled workers. The skilled visa application pathway is a points-based system whereby there are certain requirements based on qualification, language ability and work experience. Tax File Number (TFN) or Australian Business Number (ABN) is a must to get a job in Australia. The Tax File Number (TFN) is required in case of an immigrant employee and is to be provided to the employer upon commencement of the job. In case of a freelancer or a contractor, the Australian Business Number (ABN) is required.