Australia Country Guide
for International Job Searchers
Australia has an enviable, strong economy with a per capita GDP on par with the four dominant West European economies. Robust business and consumer confidence and high export prices for raw materials and agricultural products are fueling the economy, particularly in mining states.
Australia's emphasis on reforms, low inflation, a housing market boom, and growing ties with China have been key factors behind the economy's 16 solid years of expansion. Drought, robust import demand, and a strong currency have pushed the trade deficit up in recent years, while infrastructure bottlenecks and a tight labor market are constraining growth in export volumes and stoking inflation. Australia's budget has been in surplus since 2002 due to strong revenue growth. (From CIA World Factbook).
- Population: 20.4 million
- Major Language: English
- Capital: Canberra
- Major Religion: Christianity
- Currency: 1 Australian dollar = 100 cents
- International Telephone Code:+61
Employment Information
Unemployment rate: 4.9% (2007)
The Australian government has compiled a list of over 100 occupations that have good job prospects. Professions cover a wide range. See the list here and click on a profession to see weekly earnings and requirements for each type of job.
Jobs in Australia
- Australian Job Search (government site)
- Work and Travel Jobs in Australia (for 18-30 year olds)
- Seek Job Site
- Australia Recruit.net
- Technical jobs
Work Permission & Citizenship Information
The Australian government is tough on unauthorized foreigners, given that migration is a very sensitive topic.
However, the Australian government allows non-citizens to work temporarily or permanently in Australia, with a number of visa options.
Short-term visas allow non-citizens aged 18-30 to work briefly as a Working Holiday Maker.
For more information, contact your nearest Australian embassy or consulate.
How to Become an Australian Citizen
Salary Information
Business Etiquette
Advice from Newcomers Network about how to address someone, whether to give gifts, how to dress appropriately for business meetings, how to entertain successfully, and other tips.
Relocation Information
Study
Media Links
- Online Radio Stations
- Australian newspapers on the Internet
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