Working in Australia - FAQ

• Eligibility: Will I be subject to English Language testing if I wish to work in Australia?
• Eligibility: What if English is my first language and I wish to work in Australia?
• Eligibility: What English Proficiency standards apply if I wish to work in Australia?
• Eligibility: What if I completed my IELTS exam over two years ago and I wish to work in Australia?
• Eligibility: What if I have completed an English Language test other than the IELTS in the last two years and I wish to work in Australia - am I exempt?
• Registration: How long does it normally take to get registered to work in Australia?
• Registration: Is there anything that I can do to get a head-start on the registration process to work in Australia?
• Employment: How long is a typical position in Australia?
• Employment: What indemnity cover do I need to work in Australia?
• Relocation: What sort of driving licence do I need in Australia?
• Relocation: What is schooling like in Australia?
• Relocation: Will I have access to staff accommodation in Australia?
• Relocation: What personal health insurance cover do I need In Australia?
• Finance: What is the taxation rate in Australia?
• Finance: What is the "Cost of Living" in Australia?
• Finance: How much will it cost me to work in Australia?
• Finance: When do I become a resident for tax purposes in Australia?
• Finance: Will my employer reimburse me for any relocation costs incurred when moving to Australia?
• Finance: What is my earning potential as a doctor in Australia?
• Immigration: What type of Visa do I need to work in Australia?
• Immigration: How long can I work on a temporary visa in Australia?