Work In Australia

Thinking about working in Australia? Thousands of Brits successfully relocate to work in Australia each year and take advantage of the great benefits and working conditions.

Most people working in Australia have between 4 and 6 weeks annual holiday each year as well as long service leave. 35 – 40 is the average number of hours people work in Australia and your employer is bound by law to contribute 9% of your gross salary into a retirement fund.

Working conditions in Australia are generally much better than the UK mainly because of the high percentage of the working population in Australia being members of a union. Employment and working conditions are strictly legislated in Australia through the workplace relations act 1996.

Brits who now work in Australia talk about the relaxed and friendly working environment and how the lifestyle gives you a much better work life balance.

Climate has to be a factor in the choosing to work in Australia even in Autumn and winter northern and central Australia has clear warm days, and the south has cool days with occasional rain but still plenty of sun. Many homes enjoy pools, tennis courts and space for entertaining and the property in Australia can be very much cheaper than the UK.

Those moving from the UK to work in Australia comment on the comparatively low cost of living. Fruit and vegetables grow in abundance and are usually locally grown, so you’ll find they are not only cheaper but much fresher than here in the UK. The meat is also relatively cheap and of an excellent quality.

There are both fantastic lifestyle and career opportunities open to those wishing to find work in Australia.