Staying in Australia to work

If your study in Australia was funded by a scholarship, please check your scholarship conditions to find out if you are allowed to remain here for post-study work.

Visa options

Temporary graduate visa (485)

Graduate Work stream
Post-study Work stream

Points tested skilled visas

Skilled Independent (189)
Skilled Nominated (190)
Skilled Regional (Provisional) (489)

Employer sponsored visas

Employer Nomination Scheme (186)
Temporary Skill Shortage (482)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (187)

Careers

If you are looking to stay in Australia for work after you finish your studies at Flinders, you can use the services of the Careers and Employability Service on the University’s website at Careers.

You may want to do some research on the types of jobs that are in demand, the Australian workplace and how to find work. The information below is a starting point:

Getting your skills recognised

You can find out whether the qualifications and skills you received in your home country are recognised in Australia, by visiting the Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI) website. ASRI links to the Australian Bureau website for more information on occupations.

Skilled occupation list

Information on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills list (MLTSSL) came into effect on 18 April 2017 replacing the Skilled Occupation List.

Websites

The department of Home Affairs and the Immigration of South Australia websites are also useful sources of information

You can contact the Department of Home Affairs Service Centre by Phone on 131881

The Australian workplace

The Australian workplace is a multicultural environment, without formalities such as ceremony and protocol
managers use collaborative rather than directive communication styles with their employees
employees are expected to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to work independently or in diverse teams.

Tips for finding work in Australia

Be prepared to begin work at entry level
your ability to effectively market yourself is central to your success in gaining and sustaining employment
emphasise your skills, passions, knowledge and expertise. Identify your point of difference to stand out from your competitors
research the companies and employer for whom you would like to work
volunteering or taking on internships can help you gain experience.
Visit the Volunteering SA website for current positions
networking is a valuable way to make contacts. It raises your profile and enables you to gather information and develop ‘market intelligence’ on the hidden job market
intercultural skills are increasingly valued and sought after. You must demonstrate ability to adapt and adjust to other cultures
communicate with prospective employers in a professional tone and formally through face to face contact, over the telephone, email, discussion boards, chat rooms, and formal applications.