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 information 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 development section of the Department of Training and Workforce Development website.

July 2020 invitation round for State Nominated Migration Program

7 July 2020

WA Migration Services is awaiting allocation of State nomination places from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for the 2020-21 program year. Invitation rounds have been paused during this time.

We will continue to assess applications received. Nominations in SkillSelect from 1 July 2020 will be dependent on DHA confirming allocation of places for the new program year.

WA Migration Services appreciates your patience and looks forward to progressing the State migration program as soon as possible.

Updates on future invitation rounds will be provided on the WA Migration Services website.

For more information on the invitation process visit the invitation rounds page.

The Argyle Diamond Mine in the far north of Western Australia is one of the world's largest suppliers of natural coloured diamonds.