Employment Contacts/Links

Mining Contacts

To find out more information about the resource sector in our area including mine company contacts, contractor contacts and a quick insight on what to expect when working in this sector visit our Mines & Energy page within the website.

Employment Agencies

Looking for work but don’t know where to start searching? Contact one of our local employment agencies to find out who will help connect you to the numerous vacancies that exist in the community. You can find them through our website directory or download this handy guide.

Wages & Award Entitlements

To find information and advice about Australia’s new national workplace relations system visit the Fair Work Online website. You’ll also find links to Fair Work Australia - the national workplace relations tribunal.

Tax Rates

To find out what your individual income tax rate is, following the link to the Australia Taxation Office website.

Visa/Immigration Questions

Follow the quick links to the Department of Immigration and Citzenship’s website www.immi.gov.au to find out more information about your particular situation.

Quick Links

Outreach Officer Network
Outreach Officers provide information about skilled migration recruitment options including information regarding the rights and responsibilities of workers.

Visa Options Comparison Charts
Comparison charts of visa options for overseas skilled workers and employer sponsored options.

Visa Entitlement Verification Online
Registered Australian organisations can check aspects of a person's Australian immigration status.

Employer Sponsored Workers
For people with recognised skills seeking to work in Australia after being sponsored by an Australian or overseas employer.

Professionals and other Skilled Migrants
This program is for people who are not sponsored by an employer but who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia.

Regional Employer Initiatives
Information about options available to encourage skilled migrants or temporary entrants to live and work in areas outside of Australia's major cities.

Doctors and Nurses
Information and visa options for doctors and nurses who want to work in Australia.

Employers
Australian employers can sponsor overseas skilled workers to work in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis and check worker entitlements.

Working Holiday
For people aged between 18 and 30 from arrangement countries to have an extended holiday supplemented by short-term employment.

Temporary Residence Sponsor Obligations
For sponsors who are approved as a sponsor for a temporary residence sponsor class.