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If you're looking to kickstart your tech career, Australia is the place to be! With a booming demand for IT and Data Science professionals, this guide will help you figure out the migration process.

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Australia has a thriving tech industry, offering a wealth of opportunities for career growth and personal development. The sector is dynamic, innovative and an ever evolving field with a strong future outlook. It combines competitive pay, job stability and a chance to make meaningful contributions.

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Need help understanding your visa options?

To enter Australia as an overseas national, you'll need a valid visa. There are various types of visas available depending on the purpose of your visit. Each visa has its own requirements, conditions and application processes. Check out some of the options below.

Student visa

Working holiday visa

This visa requires applicants to be sponsored by an approved Australian employer in a skilled occupation. You must have the necessary skills and qualifications for the role, meet the relevant English language proficiency requirements and health and character requirements. The visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia temporarily, typically for up to four years, with pathways to permanent residency in certain circumstances.

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)

This visa requires applicants to be nominated by an Australian employer for a permanent position in an eligible occupation. You must have the necessary skills and qualifications for the role, meet the relevant English language proficiency requirements and health and character requirements. This visa pathway facilitates employers in addressing skill shortages by sponsoring skilled workers for permanent residency in Australia.

Employer Nomination Scheme

This provisional visa requires applicants to be sponsored by an Australian employer for a job located in a designated regional area. Applicants must have the skills and qualifications for the nominated occupation and meet English language proficiency, health, and character criteria. This visa pathway aims to address regional skill shortages by facilitating the sponsorship of skilled workers for temporary residency in regional Australia, with pathways to permanent residency after a few years.

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional

Employer sponsored visa

This pathway requires applicants to meet the points test threshold, have a positive skills assessment, English language proficiency, and meet health and character requirements. Occupations must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

Applicants must be nominated by a state or territory government, and meet the points test threshold, skills assessment, English language, health, and character requirements. Occupations must be on the relevant state or territory occupation list.

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

This pathway involves nomination by a state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible relative in a designated regional area. Applicants must meet the points test threshold, skills assessment, English language, health, and character requirements, and commit to living and working in a designated regional area for a specified period.

Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491)

Skilled visas

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Australia has a stable and developed economy, which supports a thriving tech industry. The country offers great wages and working conditions compared to many other parts of the world.

Strong economy

Say goodbye to long commutes and hectic schedules. In Australia, you'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Work-life balance

From the sun-kissed beaches of Queensland to the cosmopolitan streets of Melbourne, Australia offers a lifestyle like no other. Every day is an adventure waiting to be had.

Experience the Aussie lifestyle

Australia is a melting pot of cultures, with a rich tapestry of ethnicities, languages, and traditions. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds, enriching your own experience and broadening your horizons.

Diversity and inclusion

Rest easy knowing that your health and well-being are in good hands with Australia's world-class healthcare system. Access affordable medical care, top-notch educational opportunities for you and your family, and a range of support services to help you settle into your new life with ease.

World-class healthcare and education

Australia welcomes skilled migrants with open arms, offering various pathways to permanent residency and citizenship. There are plenty of opportunities to build a fulfilling and prosperous future for yourself and your family in the land Down Under.

Pathways to permanent residency

Why migrate to Australia?

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For job-seekers, WorkinTechnology is the first stop to finding a new job in the tech industry. Local talent gain benefits like using video to better pitch their skills in a competitive market. International talent visiting Australia or already here can easily find Australian employers willing to hire them.

For employers, WorkinTechnology is backed by advanced recruitment technology to improve recruitment marketing and compliance. It's also supported by a growing number of partnerships, giving WorkinTechnology greater reach via other job boards across the Workinitiatives network with no extra effort.

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