Work visas

To work in Australia, overseas workers must obtain a work visa.


The specific requirements for a work visa vary depending on the type of visa and the individual's occupation, qualifications, and experience.


Some general requirements for obtaining a work visa include the following:

  • A valid passport

  • A formal job offer from an Australian employer

  • Proof of qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job

  • English language proficiency

  • A positive skills assessment from the relevant Australian assessing authority *depending on the visa and occupation

  • Police clearance certificates from countries lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years

  • Medical and x-ray certificates


Before we present candidates to employers, we must ensure that they are eligible for a work visa.


Candidates will need to provide us with the following:

  1. A copy of their valid passport

  2. A copy of their CV

  3. Evidence of qualifications

  4. If we request it, evidence of English language proficiency - this request is dependant upon the country of passport held and whether the candidate’s education was conducted in English (a candidate may be required to undertake an English language test, such as an IELTS, and provide us with the results before we present the candidate to any employer).