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Working in Western Australia

Welcome to Western Australia, the place offers opportunities without boundaries and secure quality jobs like no other.

Contents

  1. Tradespeople
  2. Health care workers
  3. Community workers
  4. Working holidays
  5. Global Business and Talent Attraction
  6. Australian business visas
  7. Migration information
  8. Teach in WA
  9. Police Officers
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Discover Western Australia and our employment opportunities,  offering secure quality jobs across a variety of industries in both metro and regional locations.

Work in our thriving economy and discover our ancient, energetic land, brimming with opportunity.

We welcome you to explore work across a range of industries at all levels of expertise for both professionals and tradespeople.

Attracting skilled workers to Western Australia and supporting our state's strong economic growth and pipeline of works is a priority for the WA Government.

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Tradespeople

Build A Life In WA.
Find employment opportunities in a range of trades and information on automatic recognition of your licences and registrations.
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Health care workers

Belong in WA.
We welcome diversity and wealth of experience that overseas professionals bring to our health services. Find information about current vacancies across WA Health.
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Community workers

More than just a job.
Work in your community across social housing and child protection and support positions in administration and operations. We work to create inclusive and connected places where people can prosper and have a place to call home.
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Working holidays

The Paid Escape.
It’s time to ditch the ordinary job and enjoy a far from ordinary Paid Escape in WA’s regions. Find information on working holidays and accommodation allowances to assist with your travel costs.
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Global Business and Talent Attraction

The Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce is targeting trailblazers and innovators with the drive to succeed, who can inspire cutting-edge research and development, create jobs, and build industry ecosystems. The Taskforce provides a streamlined pathway to permanent residency.
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Australian business visas

There is a wide range of Australian business visas for investors looking to set up a business in Australia and for employer-sponsored workers.
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Migration information

Find details on a range of services and information to help skilled migrants settle and work in Western Australia. Information includes details on visas, settlement information, overseas qualification assessments.
Teach in Western Australia

Teach in WA

Make a difference in the lives of children and young people across WA. With over 800 public schools, we offer a diverse range of teaching experiences. Our salaries are amongst the highest in Australia with ongoing benefits and support for teachers who relocate to our State.
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Police Officers

Same career, different life. Join the WA Police Force for a job with more. New adventures, new experiences and a team who values your skills. You can keep your career on track with plenty of opportunities and maintain a job with purpose.
Page reviewed 13 September 2022

Western Australia, it's like no other.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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