Australia is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world’s sixth-largest country by total area.
The Australian Government has many opportunities for meaningful careers in just about every field, from scientists and lawyers to cooks, public policy developers, and office managers. However, it can be difficult to find the right job for you or to know how to best show your skills through recruitment processes. This section pulls together a range of practical information and tips to help you.
The economy of Australia is a developed and one of the largest mixed market economies in the world, with a GDP of AUD$1.67 trillion as of 2016. Australia’s total wealth is AUD$8.9 trillion as of June 2016.
The Australia skills list or Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is used as part of the Australian points system for immigration. In order to qualify for skilled migration to Australia, you must nominate an occupation from the SOL. However, if you are applying for skilled migration via nomination by a State or Territory Government, you also have the option of nominating an occupation from the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL).
Applicants are required to have a legal right to work or a valid working visa (eg: Working Holiday Visa or Student Visa with the working condition) in Australia, TFN and an Australian Bank Account for employment.