Employment
The requirements to work in Australia depend on the occupation. In some occupations, these requirements must be met before you start working, and may be required by law. Meeting these requirements is usually a separate process to applying for a job. In all occupations, the employer decides who they will employ.
For specific occupations
Occupations that require specialised knowledge and skills in Australia have registration, licensing, professional membership or other industry requirements that must be met before you can start working. We do not assess qualifications for these purposes because in Australia, there are authorities responsible for these occupations. Information on occupational requirements and responsible authorities can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s Australian Skills Recognition Information.
If you are having difficulty identifying the relevant authority for your occupation, contact us.
For general purposes
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and are looking for a job with no specific requirements as above, you can contact an Australian state of territory government Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) listed below if you would like to know how your overseas qualification compares in Australia.
An OQU can assess your overseas qualification in general terms or provide you with further advice on how to get your overseas qualification recognised. We work with OQUs to facilitate their advice.
If you have been referred to us by an OQU or another organisation for a qualification assessment see Services for individuals.