4 Benefits of Working in Australia
Working with a high salary is everyone’s dream. One way to get a big salary is to work abroad. Many things lead to the emergence of a person’s desire to work abroad such as: wanting to improve his financial situation, wanting to get bright future prospects and others.
One of the most desirable countries for work purposes is Australia. We’ve rounded up some of the reasons why so many people want to work in Australia. Following are the 4 Benefits of Working in Australia.
1. High Salary
In Australia the average salary per week can be 1,568 Australian dollars. and 6,272 Australian dollars per month. The amount of the salary will still be deducted by taxes which will be felt again by you in the form of state facilities and complete health services. If you are good at cooking, you can become a chef. Chef salaries in Australia are also very tempting, reaching 2,738 Australian dollars. With such a large salary, it is not surprising that many people want to work in Australia.
However, you have to understand that the cost of living in Australia is not cheap either. The price of mineral water in a 330-milliliter bottle in Australia is around 2.65 Australian dollars. If calculated, the minimum amount of money needed for living costs in Australia per month is 3,010 Australian dollars. However, please note that this number is not absolute, because it depends on everyone’s lifestyle.
For those who have been to Australia, most will say that Australia is a “work hard, party hard” country. (if you work, work hard – if you are on vacation, it’s really a vacation). Their typical working hours (full time) in Australia are Monday – Friday working, and Saturday and Sunday holidays.
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2. Obtaining Status as a Permanent Resident
Permanent resident permits are granted to people from other countries working in Australia. The good thing about getting a permanent resident is that your status is the same as an Australian citizen. So, in granting rights, you are no different from an Australian citizen you can also enjoy benefits, such as:
- Education subsidies up to 80 percent;
- Health subsidies so you can get free services;
- Can live forever in Australia;
- No need to change nationality;
- Wife or husband can also be included in the permanent resident program;
- Children can become Australian citizens.
3. Many Job Vacancies Available
If you often read the news, you will definitely come across headlines about Australia which requires a lot of manpower. Many industrial sectors in Australia are in need of manpower such as: The health and social services industry. This industry needs around 250 thousand new workers until May 2022. Then there is the construction sector which needs 120 thousand new workers. Then there is the food service and accommodation industry which opens vacancies for 97 thousand new workers.
Job vacancies in Australia are open not only for people who have a bachelor’s degree, but also for people who don’t have a bachelor’s degree who can work in Australia. For example, just to work as a handyman, restaurant waiter, picking plantation products, washing dishes and others. Educational background is not that important. They still accommodate people who are willing to work hard and have little experience.
4. Opportunity to Build the Future and Have Many Relationships
Apart from having the opportunity to become a permanent resident and enjoy the benefits, of course, this is a golden opportunity to build a decent future with the opportunity to earn a large salary. Then with so many people coming to Australia from various parts of the world, you have a great opportunity to establish relationships / cooperation with these people. Whether it’s in the field of business, work relations, or friends traveling. The options are open to you.
Australian Job Requirements
After knowing what benefits you can get by working in Australia, you must meet the terms and conditions of working there. The following are the conditions for working in Australia.
1. Mastering in English
As a former British colony, of course Australia uses English as the national language. Consequently, you must master English if you want to work in Australia. However, the required English language skills will be different on each visa.
For example, on a Work Holiday Visa, you simply have a pre-intermediate level of English with a minimum IELTS score of 4.5. While on a work visa with special skills, the required English language skills are Advanced level, with an IELTS score of 8.0-9.0 with 20 points or A plus.
2. Manage Tax File Number (TFN)
Tax File Number (TFN) is a personal number in the Australian tax system. TFN is an important requirement that you should have before working in Australia. You can work without taking care of your TFN first, but you will be subject to higher taxes, it can even be up to 46.5 percent.
You can apply for a TFN by coming directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) or online at ato.gov.au. Don’t worry, there is no charge for TFN management.
3. Open a Bank Account in Australia
If you want to work in Australia, you have to open a bank account there so the company you work for can transfer your salary. By having a bank account, you can also transfer money to Indonesia, or pay bills and rent.
You can open a bank account in Indonesia or after you arrive in Australia, but preferably no later than 6 months from your arrival. If it is less than 6 months, you just need to show your passport as proof of your identity. But if it’s more than 6 months, you need another identity such as a birth certificate, driver’s license or credit card.
4. Attend Training or Have a Certificate
Some jobs in Australia require applicants to undergo training before starting work. For example, if you want to work as a bartender, you must get an RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate. Another example is if you want to work in construction, you have to complete training to get a White Card. Don’t worry, this training includes entry-level training and is generally only a few hours long, so you should be able to finish it.
5. Have an Australian Telecommunications Mobile Provider Card
Make sure you have an Australian telecommunications provider card (SIM Card) to make it easier for prospective recruiters to contact you, for example for an interview call.
Types of Jobs Required in Australia
As explained earlier, Australia is a large country, but they have a very small population (26 million – 2022). So that Australia sometimes finds it difficult to find workers in some sectors to keep improving their economy, Australia needs outside workers to cover their important sectors such as plantation sector, food and accommodation service sector, agriculture sector, public service sector and others.
Best Job Categories in Australia:
Below is a list of new jobs that have made significant progress over the last 5 years especially in Australia:
Artificial Intelligence Specialist ($106,000 to $153,000 per year)
Cybersecurity Specialist ($102,000-$153,000 per year)
Marketing Automation Specialist ($95,000-$140,000 per year)
Robotic Software Engineer ($83,000 – $117,000 per year)
Site Reliability Engineer ($128,000-$184,000),
Customer Success Specialist ($90,000-$145,000),
Data Scientist ($111,000 – $160,000),
Data Engineer ($111,000 – $160,000),
Growth Manager ($100,000-$150,000),
Chief Strategy Officer (starts at $78,605 per year, depending on hiring company policy),
Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (approximately $89,540 per year on average, depending on hiring company policy),
Fraud Analyst ($72,000-$92,000),
Product Owner ($124,000-$180,000),
Service Designer ($97,000 – $191,000),
Full Stack Engineer ($97,000 – $191,000),
Automation Consultants averaging about $62,000 per year, depending on hiring company policy).
Control Systems Engineer ($95,000-$126,000)
