Job opportunities in Australia
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The Australian economy is quite stable and tends to ensure work for almost everyone who starts looking for it. All you need to work in Australia is a valid and current visa. You will have access to all kinds of jobs with both the Work and Holiday Visa and the Student Visa.
To get a job in Australia, your experience does not count so much, but your desire to start. No matter how old you are or your nationality, in Australia you can find various job opportunities to continue exploring Aussie life.
Live and work in Australia
What are the most in-demand jobs in Australia?
Being a very large and sparsely populated country, Australia offers many options when it comes to finding a job. Some aspects that you will have to take into account when you start looking for a job are the following:
- A good level of English : you will be able to access more specialized jobs as you improve your English.
- Flexibility: finding your first job in Australia will not be complicated, but you will have to keep in mind that your first job will be one of those considered temporary, that is, those related to hospitality, construction, cleaning or agriculture. Over time you will be able to specialize more and more and having access to better jobs.
work on a farm
The great opportunity to discover paradises
Advantages
You decide how long you want to work on a farm. It can be something seasonal, like something permanent.
One of the great advantages of the “farm” is that you will have the help of the Australian Government to extend your Work and Holiday visa. The only condition is that you will have to work more than 88 days in the agricultural sector.
What is it like to work on a farm?
Farm work can be focused on the agricultural, fishing or meat sector. Normally the job includes room and board, which will allow you to save a lot of money. The usual thing is that you charge per week or every two weeks. It is not common to work on weekends, nor on days when weather conditions do not allow it.
Work at hospitality
Flexibility and a good salary
Advantages
If you have a student visa in Australia, working in the hotel sector will be a great option. This sector offers a lot of flexibility and you can choose to work in the mornings or in the afternoons and thus be able to follow your classes without any inconvenience. Being a highly demanded job, the salaries are very good and increase if you work on weekends or during local or national holidays. Your salary will range from $20 to $35 an hour.
Available positions
Depending on your experience and the level of English you have, you can access the following positions:
- Runner: Its function is to bring the dishes and drinks to the restaurant tables.
- Waiter: will be the one in charge of picking up the orders and taking the orders.
- Host: is the one in charge of receiving customers upon arrival at the restaurant.
Available positions
- Barista: is the one in charge of preparing the coffees and derivatives. It is a highly demanded position, since it requires certain specialization.
- Bartender: is the one in charge of preparing cocktails and alcoholic beverages in a bar.
- Kitchend hand – is a kitchen helper. He will be in charge of assisting the chef with everything necessary.
- Glassy: is the one in charge of collecting the glasses in a bar or restaurant.
- Dishwasher: will be in charge of collecting the plates, glasses, putting them in the dishwasher and organizing all the cutlery.
Work as a “cleaner”
Easy access and does not require advanced English
As it is not a highly qualified job, it is easily accessible. It is very well paid (around $24) and does not require an advanced level of English.
It is a highly demanded and flexible job. You can sign up with many cleaning agencies or you can work on your own. There are various schedules and you can choose to work in the morning or at night.
Depending on whether you work in an agency or if you work for yourself, your fees may change. If you decide to work on your own, you will have to make an initial investment of around $80 to be able to buy cleaning products. Do not worry! You will recover the investment in a short time.
Work as a delivery man
Perfect to have extra money
If you come to Australia with a student visa, being a delivery person for platforms such as Uber, Menulog, Dorshman or Delivero will be a great option. Being a delivery driver in Australia will allow you to earn extra money in your spare time. It is also easily accessible and offers you flexible hours.
The job consists of making home food deliveries. Deliveries are usually made by bicycle, motorcycle or car. The requirement is that the transport be your own, as well as the official backpacks of each platform for which you decide to work. Normally they usually pay 9 or 10 AUD per delivery.
Work as an aupair
Requirements
- The most important requirement is that you like children and that you consider yourself a responsible person.
- Have a medium level of English, which allows you to communicate with parents and children.
- Have the Blue Card or criminal record certificate (Working with Children Check) whose method of obtaining varies depending on the state. Have a visa that allows you to work.
- You may also need a driver’s license.
Advantages
One of the great advantages of this job is that it will keep you speaking English constantly, with which you will learn and improve a lot. It will allow you to directly experience the Australian way of life.