Working in Western Australia

Working in Western Australia

Western Australia needs skilled and experienced workers to fill positions that are not able to be filled by the local workforce. Australian workplaces are different from those of other countries.

Below are some guides in several languages that explain how we do things in Australian workplaces.

A guide for migrants who wish to enter the Western Australian workforce

Visit the Settlement Services section for more information on working in Western Australia.

Visit the Jobs and Skills WA website for tips on Finding a job and to view a list of Western Australian Occupation profiles.

For information on Western Australia's economy and labour market, visit the Workforce planning and development section of the Department of Training and Workforce Development website.

25 September 2018

New graduate stream for State nomination now available

A new graduate stream is now available for Western Australian State nomination.

The new stream is available to eligible university graduates who have studied for at least two years in Western Australia at a Western Australian university, and have an available occupation on the new Graduate occupation list for the intended visa subclass.

Visit the State nomination requirements page for more information and the full list of requirements you must meet in order to be eligible for this stream.

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