Before starting your application, it’s important to understand the requirements and options available in South Australia.
You can choose to apply for a visa or state nomination on your own, or you may decide to engage a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
Dreaming of a better lifestyle while growing your career? South Australia could be the answer!
Which occupation suits your skills? Explore the different Occupation Lists to check your eligibility.
While completing your application, use this information to understand the process, requirements and supporting documents.
Skilled migrants wanting to move to South Australia can support their visa application by applying for State nomination.
State nomination from South Australia can strengthen your skilled visa application.
If you are applying for state nomination for a skilled migration visa, this checklist outlines the documents required to support your application.
Starting life in a new place comes with plenty of excitement, and a few big tasks. Read some practical tips to help you settle in.
Cannot fill your South Australian business position locally? You may be able to sponsor a skilled migrant to join your team.
While there are a number of steps involved in employing overseas skilled workers, we want to make the process as easy to navigate as possible.
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Through this program, migrants can prepare for the local job market with access to free services including resume support, interview preparation, job readiness workshops, industry networking, and community connections. Services are available across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Delivered by trusted partners across South Australia, each program provides specialised services to help you enter the workforce and thrive in your chosen industry.
Resume and interview support, job search assistance, and networking events. Note: This program is fully subscribed for the IT sector
Recruitment support and industry-led networking to connect skilled workers with opportunities in South Australia’s construction sector.
Australian workplace and cultural training, industry networking, career support services and connections with local community services.
Job readiness workshops, industry networking events, and opportunities to connect with new arrivals to Adelaide.
Resume and interview preparation, workplace integration support, and employer connections through career expos.
Structured career support, mentoring, and industry connection opportunities and regional tours in the Eyre Peninsula and Far North.
