Can I work on an Australian tourist visa?

No, you cannot work in Australia on an Australia tourist visa. Candidates have to apply for a separate visa to work in the country. An Australian tourist visa is for applicants who want to visit the country for tourism, to visit their family or friends, for leisure, short-term education, or small business trips. To work in Australia, you need to apply for an Australian work visa.
 

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What are the different types of Australian work visas?

There are two types of work visas in Australia. The following are the different types of Australian work visas:
 

1. Permanent work permits in Australia

• Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (RSMS)
• Skilled Nomination Visa
• Skilled Independent visa or Subclass 189 visa
• Distinguished Talent visa
   

2. Temporary work permits in Australia

• TSS visa (Temporary skill shortage)
• Skilled Regional (Provisional visa)
• Temporary work (short-stay Specialist) visa
• Working Holiday visa
   

How to get jobs in Australia?

The following is the procedure to get a job in Australia:

Step 1: Research about the job in the Australian job market

Step 2: Make an ATS-friendly resume, as employers are using to find the right candidate for the job

Step 3: After making your resume, apply for jobs that will match your qualifications and work experience

Step 4: After getting a valid job offer, apply for a visa

Step 5: Wait for your visa approval

Step 6: Fly to Australia
 

Eligibility criteria to work in Australia

The following are the eligibility criteria and the maximum points you can score to work in Australia:

Eligibility Criteria	Maximum Points
Studying in a regional area	5 points
Accredited in community language	5 points
Professional year in a skilled program in Australia	5 points
State sponsorship (190 visas)	5 points
Spouse or de facto partner with ‘competent English’ (Not required to meet requirements for skills or age factor)	5 points
Having a skilled spouse or de facto partner must meet the age, skills & English language requirements	10 points
PR holder or spouse who is an Australian citizen or applicants who don't have a spouse or de facto partner or	10 points
Completed Doctorate or Master’s degree by researching in Australia	10 points
Regional sponsorship or have a relative (491 visa)	15 points
8 to 10 of work experience outside Australia	15 points
Doctorate degree done from outside Australia	20 points
8 to 10 of work experience in Australia	20 points
8 bands in English skills	20 points
Age between 25 and 32 years	30 points

 

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