Can foreigners get a government job in Australia?

Yes, foreigners can get government jobs in Australia based on the requirements specified for the particular job posting. Most government jobs in Australia, which involve a high level of security clearance, require you to be an Australian citizen or a PR holder. However, certain job roles under the state or regional government are open for valid temporary visa holders in Australia.   

 

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Government jobs in Australia for foreigners

The following are the job roles offered by the Australian government to foreigners upon eligibility:

 

• Administrative roles
• Policy and advisory roles
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Health and Community Service
• Technical and trade roles
• Education Roles

 

The table below lists some specific job roles along with the average annual salary offered by the Australian government to skilled and eligible foreigners:

Job roles	Immigration status requirement	Average annual salary (in AUD)
Administrative Officer	Australian work visa holder	$64,427
Police Officer	Australian citizen or PR holder	$64,589
Client Liaison officer	Australian work visa holder	$82,730
Gallery Manager	Australian work visa holder	$78,941
Information Specialist	Australian citizen or PR holder	$99,744
Teacher	Australian work visa holder	$93,178
Taxation Officer	Australian citizen or PR holder	$101,608
Business Analyst	Australian work visa holder	$105,162

 

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How to find government jobs in Australia as a foreigner?

You can follow the steps listed below to search and apply for government jobs in Australia:

 

• Search for job vacancies in the government portal of job postings
• Read the job description to understand your eligibility
• Tailor your CV and cover letter accordingly
• Apply for the job
• Research the recent trends in your field
• Prepare well for the interview

 

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