Things to Know About WORKING in Australia | Moving to Australia

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This video is a complete guide on everything to know about working in Australia, including work hours, flexibility, holidays, average salary in Australia, minimum wage in Australia, things to avoid in the workplace, and much more.

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⏰ Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - How many hours a week do Australians work?
00:50 - How long are lunch breaks in Australia?
01:07 - Is leaving work on time seen as bad in Australia?
01:28 - How flexible are Australian employers?
02:18 - How many vacation days do you get in Australia?
03:09 - Do you get sick leave and parental leave in Australia?
03:45 - What employee benefits do you get in Australia?
04:26 - Public holidays in Australia
04:56 - Salaries and Tax in Australia
06:55 - This can get you fired in Australia
07:47 - Is there a probation period in Australia?
08:21 - Quitting your job in Australia
08:38 - Do I need a degree to work in Australia?
09:18 - Do I need an English test to work in Australia?
09:41 - How hard is it to get a job in Australia?

[aussie]

U do an awesome job on talking about Australian life to foreigners (which we need to fill jobs in our society).. but I must correct u on the topic of finding a job.. it’s so easy to find a job in Australia and in most industries we have a shortage of employees.. so if u r living in another country and u r thinking of coming here… please come on down we need more people.. seriously if u want a change and a good paying job think of Australia.. u don’t need a degree to earn top dollar in Australia.👍

[michaelcanlas]

I got a job offer in Melbourne and my working visa will be sponsored by the company. excited to move soon! your channel helped me a lot in answering many questions in my mind.

[anojadharmapala]

I like your clips very informative. I am an Australian. I worked for Australian Federal Government more 20 years for two organisations. As you said there's no discrimination at work place. We are very strict on respecting individuality. When my kids were young we were offered Purchase leave 48/52. It was additional to normal 4 weeks Annual leave. We can take additional 5 weeks and it is unpaid leave adjusted accordingly to your pay scale. It was so handy when you have school going kids. We had to apply one year ahead to get the approval so management can work out their staffing levels. I used to take 5 weeks Purchase leave and 4 weeks Annual leave divided among kids school term holidays. Many of us with young kids used that benefits. It was so helpful. I don't know private companies had the Purchase leave system. Working as a Public Servant there's so many benefits and equal opportunities.

[cartheym]

As an Australian I enjoy watching these kinds of videos to gain insight into other cultures opinion living in Australia and the differences etc.

However one thing that stands out on your channel and separates you from the rest is the accuracy of your content. Not everyone goes to the trouble of properly researching these topics and merely speaks from their (sometimes misguided) experience, whereas it's clear you've got a good grasp of the topic and topped it up with your research.

Nice work and good content for those new to Australia or considering coming here to live. 👍

[dudeguy]

I am binge watching your videos! Thank you for the information. These videos are an amazing resource for my wife and I. We are planning to move to Brisbane in the future!

[dominiqueenglish]

It made me feel happy when you said Aussies are very laidback. We are I agree 100% and I really like how positive you are about our island home. So refreshing.

[romaflores]

Thanks for the video 🙂
I'm thinking of moving in Australia with my hubby, and your channel helps me. God bless. 😊

[harpreetsingh-uhdl]

I love your vlog. You are doing absolutely amazing by sharing all this info and your personal experience in Australia. Great work 👍👍👍

[manyuhahulisani]

I'd really love to relocate to Australia and start working it looks like Australia has alot to offer💯

[billybobwombat]

I used to be a Queensland fireman, I used to get approx 6 weeks holidays ever 8.5 months

[osocooltoo]

Wow...you explain things so well in general terms. 👍

[shelamaesantos]

Can't wait to move in Australia soon!!!

[alishojaee]

Thanks for your efforts to make this video, It was highly effective and useful for me. I strongly recommend it to anyone who is on the verge of moving to Australia .👏

[AussieKrak]

Hi Martina, I love your vlog and very truthful information about Australia and society in general. I understand your blog is aiming mainly to younger generation, but you missed one work benefit, which is maybe less relevant in modern times, but is VERY nice one, if you managed to work for the same employer longer than 10 years, you are entitled to so called Long Service l
Leave, which is 3 months paid holiday!😉 another detail is that when you have an annual leave, which is your 1 month holiday, you are getting extra 17.5 % of your hourly salary on top of each day, you go for holiday. This sort of work benefit is unheard beyond Australia, but it exists nearly 100 years and history is that because of a huge distance from England and Europe, Australian Parliament of that time has passed legislation to compensate the work travelling time (app. 6 weeks by sea). Funny thing is that nobody dares to change this law to adjust it to modern times.🤣

[metanasteusi]

you have done fantastic job in your videos, I love the links you have put, I love the details you gave to me, I will see all your videos, I was born in Melbourne and I want to come back with my family, nice to meet you and thank you a lot for your excellent work!

[francisleroy]

Shift workers get 5 weeks vacation per year, as well as 7 or 8 paid public holidays depending on the state....cheers...

[karinagarcia-elias]

Thank you so much, this was a really informative video!

[SamanthaSmith-uv]

I am highly impressed about Australian society .... they sound so intelligent, giving so much high priority to the psyche of people especially in the work place. I see that they dont kill themselves working like an animal cause the economy over there seems stable. when I have seen how people interact in society as in your previous videos like in college campus, ...everyone seem to be so respectful to one another .... there is no hanging out, I mean, like loitering around other neighbors houses, campus and the likes. my gosh! America! LEARN !

[hainguyen-szkv]

i love you with something you have shared for everyone

[TonyBorger-yiwl]

An example of current august 2024 working conditions in Australia when we desperately need 40, 000 tradesmen. Employers have to work hard to both attract and importantly retain good people.
Each “Canvanaut employee ” receive free breakfast, lunch and snacks from its in-house chefs, along with a gym membership, employee assistance programs, stock options and the option to join its social clubs such as Dance Club, Wine Club or Friday Foodies.
Second example
“Atlassian employees” meanwhile receive an annual learning budget, health and life insurance, and paid days to volunteer at a charity.

Airwallex offers some perks including generous paid parental leave and subsidised yoga, but has come under scrutiny for its high-pressure culture, high turnover and gruelling work hours.