Where to look for Work  in Australia

Employment Agencies - The are plenty of Job placement agencies in every major Australian City. The Yellow Pages telephone directories have a list of all of them. 

Centrelink computers - You can use the Centrelink computers to find jobs anywhere in Australia. They are linked with major employment agencies, and the use is free. Also, the Yellow Pages have the list of all Centrelink locations in every town. Normally the computers are near the entrance, and they are "touch-screen". You can search by city, type of work, and professional expertise, and you can print out the results to call (also free) the employer by phone. You can also use other computers to print out your CV or Resume. Everything is free.

Note: "Centrelink" is a Government Department whose main job is to pay social benefits for retirement, unemployment benefits, family assistance, etc...

Newspapers - Saturday is the best day to look for jobs. 

Shop Windows - This method is used by shop owners to hire casual workers. They advertise the position in the shop window telling you what kind of job is available. Just pay attention to shops and restaurants, or walk in and ask.

On the Streets - Similar to the one above, but what you do is... Print lots of cards, CV's or Resumes and choose a busy area to walk shop to shop promoting your skills. Ask to talk to the manager, and tell him/her about your job search. Leave a card or Resume with your contact phone number. You may enter 100 or 200 shops before you find something. It is not guaranteed but you know, many people have gotten jobs acting this way.

Friends and People you Know - Tell everybody you are looking for a job. Someone may know the brother of the son of the uncle of the guy who needs a hand, or maybe someone has seen an sign in a shop window advertising for help.

    On the internet

Tip: Many places will only contract you if you have a Bank account in Australia to deposit your wages. If you don't have one, it is very easy to open (not much bureaucracy). Go for the " Saving Account" which is better and cheaper to run. This account gives you an EFTPOS card, so that you can buy things in shops and get money from any ATM in Australia.

Where to get the "Working Visa" .

Dept of Immigration & Multicultural affairs- (DIMA)

From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - A fee of about A$ 60 is charged - Take your passport. The visa is given in less than one hour if you are allowed to have a Working Visa - Phones and address are in the Phone Book of your town - Call beforehand to make an appointment. 

Where to get the " Tax File Number" 

A tax file number is very important when applying for a job. Note that all tax paid, can be partially returned to you before you leave the country. To get your tax file number go to any branch of the ATO ( Australian Taxation Office) in your town, or you can send by mail to the nearest town. Hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

Tip: Many Universities and Technical Courses in Australia have an employment agency inside the Campus.

Internships-( not paid) They are a good opportunity to have qualified work experience and may open doors for future employment. 

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