Find work in Australia
Where to search, how to rewrite your CV for the Australian market, and what sponsorship actually involves — plus the roles we're currently tracking.
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Australia job hub
Everything a UK applicant usually has to piece together from a dozen forums. The sites below are independent search platforms, not partners of MoveToOZ.
Australian job websites
Australia's biggest general job board — start here for almost any industry.
Best for office, tech, finance and roles where recruiters approach you.
Broad aggregator — useful for hospitality, retail and casual work.
Strong for casual, hospitality and regional work.
Australian public service roles (most require citizenship or PR).
Government job site, including regional vacancies.
Australian CVs vs UK CVs
- Two to four pages is normal in Australia — a one-page UK-style CV can look thin.
- No photo, no date of birth, no marital status, no full home address.
- Lead with a short profile and a 'key skills' block; recruiters skim for keywords.
- Spell out your visa status and work rights near the top — it's the first thing employers check.
- Give two referees with Australian contact details where you can, or note 'available on request'.
Finding jobs before you move
- Apply for roles that genuinely sponsor, or roles you can start once you land with a working holiday visa.
- Say when you'll be in Australia and that you'll attend interviews by video in the meantime.
- Get any qualification recognised or skills-assessed early — it's often the slowest step.
- Expect silence on some applications: many employers won't consider anyone not yet in the country.
Finding jobs after you arrive
- Get a Tax File Number and an Australian bank account and phone number first — you'll need all three.
- Casual hospitality, retail and warehouse work is the usual bridge while you look for career work.
- Walk-ins still work in hospitality; take printed CVs.
- Recruitment agencies are used heavily for office, trade and healthcare roles.
Visa sponsorship basics
- An employer must be an approved sponsor and nominate you for a specific occupation.
- Your occupation usually has to appear on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Sponsorship takes time and costs the employer money, so smaller employers often won't offer it.
- Check the requirements on the Department of Home Affairs site before relying on any job ad's claim.
Where Brits usually land work
Hospitality
Cafés, bars and restaurants hire year-round in every city; an RSA certificate helps for bar work.
Healthcare
Nursing and allied health are in steady demand, but registration with AHPRA comes first.
Office and admin
Usually recruiter-led. Australian-format CV and local references matter most here.
Graduate roles
Intakes run on a fixed cycle; most large programmes require citizenship or PR.
Construction and trades
Strong demand, but you'll need a White Card and often a local licence or trade recognition.
Regional work
Farm, hospitality and mining-town work can also count toward a second working holiday visa.