AGENCIES
Register with some specialist recruitment agencies who will help you find work in your chosen field. Don’t limit yourself to one or two agencies – the more you join, the more interviews you will get.
If you have office experience and are considering temping work as a receptionist, admin support, data entry or telesales representatives, this kind of work can be handy for short-term roles, but bear in mind it can be very competitive as there are hundreds of other people out there who are trying to do the same thing.
Try to make a good impression with the agencies you visit. Come well presented and have an up-to-date CV available in a recent version of Microsoft Word or as a PDF file.
As a jobseeker in Australia, one of the most important things you can do is to create an Australian version of your CV. This will be the key to getting you an interview. You should consider getting professional help with your CV. The RedStarResume is a specialist resume writing company based in Sydney. www.redstarresume.com
Another recommendation is that you scan any references and qualifications and keep them on your laptop, phone or memory stick so they are easily accessible when you are job hunting. You can then keep your originals in a safe place .
TAX FILE NUMBER
In order to be employed in Australia you must apply for an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) which is relatively easy to be obtain. You can make the application in person at the Australian Tax Office or you can apply online which is more efficient. Refer to the Australian Taxation Office website www.ato.gov.au for more details.
BANK ACCOUNTS
Opening a bank account is another task that you should get out of the way early. Most employers will pay you by direct debit (standing order).
Some of the major Australian banks provide a specialised migrant banking service to people emigrating to Australia giving them the option to open an account before arrival in the country which is very useful.
National Australia Bank and Commwealth Bank are two Australian banks who have offices in the United Kingdom to help with migrants based in Ireland, UK and Europe with their banking needs and information on the financial/banking aspects of emigrating to Australia.
Useful links:
National Australian Bank
Banking options for general banking once you are in Australia
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ)
