Can I work on an Australia Partner Visa?

Yes. You can work in Australia while staying there on a Temporary (Subclass 820) Partner Visa or Permanent (Subclass 801) Partner Visa. Australia allows Partner visa holders to take up any type of employment in the country and work without any restrictions. This visa also allows you to live, study, or travel around the country freely. Candidates can even start working while their Permanent (Subclass 801) Partner Visa is being processed, provided they have received approval for the Subclass 820 (Temporary) Partner Visa.
 

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Work Rights for an Australia Partner Visa Holder

The Government of Australia does not specify any rules or restrictions for Subclass 820 or Subclass 801 visa holders willing to work in Australia. The right to study or work in Australia is one of the key benefits of this visa, allowing the partner to integrate well into Australian society. Candidates can seek full-time or part-time work in their field of expertise.
 

The table below lists some of the highest-paying jobs in Australia as of 2025:

Job role	Average Annual Salary (in AUD)
Neurosurgeon	$162,000- 4219,711
Anaesthetist	$150,002- $223,481
Financial dealer	$105,000-$195,00
Internal Medicine Specialist	$122,434-$225,750
Psychiatrist	$140,400-$231,558
Other Medical practitioners	$100,000-$296,400
Lawyers	$101,000-170,228
CEO	$122,000-$198,000
Mining Engineer	$115,000-$195,000
Financial Investment advisor	$80,625-$150,716
Engineering Manager	$120,517-$201,778
ICT Manager	$114,828-$167,091
Data Scientist	$106,406- $173,625
Enterprise Manager	$1123,044-$179,950
Supply chain director	$149,215-$215,338

 

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How to apply for an Australia Partner Visa?

You can fill out a combined application for Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visas together. The Subclass 801 (Permanent) Partner Visa might take around 8-26 months to get processed, but with an approved Subclass 820 visa, you can enjoy the same benefits a Subclass 801 visa offers. The application process for an Australia Partner Visa is detailed below:
 

Step 1: Create an ImmiAccount

Step 2: Lodge a single application for Subclass 820 and Subclass 801

Step 3: Gather all the documents required

Step 4: Complete the fee payment

Step 5: Wait for the visa to be approved

Note: Both partners must be physically present in Australia while applying for the Partner Visa.
 

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