Overseas candidates

Unless specifically marked as open to overseas candidates, Australian employers will not generally consider candidates who don't already have the right to live and work in this country.

Australian migration sites

See below for a list of websites that can assist you with information and contacts and to help you apply for residency or a working permit for Australia.

• Australia Immigration Essential Information: A free guide for anyone wanting to studying or work in Australia.
• Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
• Australian Immigration Lawyers
• Australian Visa Consultants
• Gap Year Australia
• Visas Australia: Visas Australia specialises in travel to Australia and New Zealand, and currently assist around 15,000 backpackers each year.
• Visa for Australia: Visas for Australia offer a specialist service for anyone wishing to travel to Australia for either tourism or business.
• Visa First: Visa First organises working holiday, business and sponsorship visas.

Other sites of interest

Other websites that are useful for English language courses, travel guides online and information for migrants seeking jobs are listed below.

• Language Courses: Learn a new language where it is spoken.
• PURE Australia Travel Guide: PURE Australia is an invaluable resource providing gap year travel advice for backpackers visiting Australia.
• Tribus Lingua Publishing: Publications for migrants job hunting and looking to settle in Australia.