Once you decide to migrate to Adelaide you will need to research jobs and wages. You will need a tax file number before commencing work in Australia. This can done at the tax office itself or a much easier option is to complete it online. It will take approx 20 minutes to complete the online form and you will be given a reference number whilst your tax file number is posted to your home address. For some trades people additional skills assessment and/or licensing is also necessary prior to commencing work.
Before leaving for Australia you can gauge how much you may be earning on your arrival by using some of the wages guides listed below. Using job searches will also give you an indication on wages and how in demand your skills will be as well as contacting employment agencies. Links to these can be found on the other Working in South Australia pages on this website. There are many professional associations you can join and use to find information for trades and professions in Australia. Job descriptions will assist you with yours skills assessment in the initial stages and to compare your experience with.
This section provides links to websites where you can apply for a tax file number online and get tax and wages information along with help writing your resume (CV) when applying for jobs in Australia.
Tax in Australia
