Jobs, Scholarships, Visas and Ways to Migrate to Australia
Explore jobs for foreign workers, employer sponsorship, scholarships for African and international students, Australian universities, skilled migration pathways and legal options for living and working in Australia.
Your Guide to Working, Studying and Moving to Australia
💼 Work in Australia
Explore skilled jobs, employer sponsorship and opportunities for overseas workers.
🎓 Study in Australia
Find scholarships, universities, Student visa guidance and post-study options.
✈ Migrate to Australia
Compare skilled, employer-sponsored, regional, family and innovation pathways.
▤ Visa Guide
Understand visa selection, documentation and the application process.
Can Foreigners Work in Australia?
Yes. Foreign nationals can work in Australia when they hold a visa or immigration status providing appropriate work rights. Employment-based pathways can involve employer sponsorship, skilled independent migration, state or territory nomination, or regional migration.
Employer Sponsorship
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage visa. Eligible employers can sponsor appropriately skilled overseas workers where program requirements are met.
Subclass 482 — Employer-Sponsored Work
Core Skills Income Threshold
For relevant nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Specialist Skills Threshold
Current indexed threshold for the applicable period.
Stay & Visa Charge
Core Skills visa charge currently starts from AUD $4,015. Charges can change.
Industries Foreign Workers Can Research
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How to Apply for Australian Jobs
Scholarships for African and International Students
African students can access funding from the Australian Government, universities, research programs and other organisations. Funding may include tuition support, stipends, travel or other allowances depending on the program.
Always verify nationality, degree level, course, academic requirements, English requirements, funding coverage and deadlines.
Australia Awards Africa
Government postgraduate opportunities for eligible applicants from participating African countries.
2027 intake: Closed. Applications ran from 1 February to 30 April 2026. Check the official site for the next intake.
Support can include tuition, return air travel, establishment allowance, living contribution and health cover.
Research Training Program (RTP)
For eligible Research Master’s and PhD candidates. Support can include fee offsets, living stipends and research allowances.
2026 base stipend: AUD $34,315.
2027 base rate: AUD $35,550.
Students apply through participating universities.
Step-by-Step Guide for International Students
Research universities and courses → check admission requirements → apply → receive an offer → accept and satisfy conditions → receive Confirmation of Enrolment → arrange Overseas Student Health Cover → prepare financial evidence → apply for Student visa → address Genuine Student requirements → complete health, character and identity requirements → receive a decision → travel.
Studying and Working in Australia
Confirmation of Enrolment
Applicants generally need a valid CoE and must satisfy the applicable Student visa requirements.
Work Rights
Standard limit per fortnight while the course is in session, subject to visa conditions and exceptions.
Genuine Student
Applicants must demonstrate that studying is the primary reason for the visa and support their answers with genuine evidence.
Can International Students Stay After Studying?
Potentially. Eligible graduates may explore the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), but graduation does not automatically grant permanent residence.
Post-Higher Education Work
Post-Vocational Education Work
Eligible Regional Graduates
Different Legal Ways to Move to Australia
| Pathway | Suitable for | Employer? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills in Demand 482 | Sponsored skilled workers | Yes | Temporary |
| Employer Nomination 186 | Eligible employer-sponsored workers | Yes | Permanent |
| Skilled Independent 189 | Points-tested skilled workers | No | Permanent |
| Skilled Nominated 190 | State/territory-nominated workers | No employer | Permanent |
| Skilled Work Regional 491 | Regional skilled migrants | Nomination/sponsorship | Provisional |
| Employer Sponsored Regional 494 | Regional sponsored workers | Yes | Provisional |
| Student 500 | International students | No | Temporary |
| Temporary Graduate 485 | Eligible graduates | No | Temporary |
| National Innovation 858 | Exceptional talent | No conventional sponsor | Permanent |
| Partner / Family | Qualifying family relationships | No | Depends |
Migration Routes Explained
Skilled Independent 189
Points-tested permanent pathway without employer sponsorship. Applicants generally submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect.
Skilled Nominated 190
Points-tested permanent pathway requiring state or territory nomination.
Skilled Work Regional 491
Provisional regional pathway involving eligible nomination or family sponsorship.
Employer Nomination 186
Permanent employer-sponsored pathway for eligible workers.
Skills in Demand 482
Temporary employer-sponsored pathway with potential later options where separate requirements are met.
Regional Employer 494
Employer-sponsored option for designated regional areas.
National Innovation 858
Specialist permanent route for people with internationally recognised exceptional achievement.
Partner & Family
Routes based on qualifying family relationships and visa-specific requirements.
How Australia's Points-Based System Works
Applicants for points-tested 189, 190 and 491 pathways generally submit an Expression of Interest. Points can reflect age, English ability, qualifications and work experience.
Minimum threshold
Meeting 65 does not guarantee an invitation.
After invitation
Current period to submit the relevant visa application.
How to Apply for an Australian Visa
Identify your purpose and visa subclass → check eligibility → complete skills assessment or English testing where required → obtain sponsorship, nomination or enrolment where applicable → gather documents → use ImmiAccount → pay the applicable charge → complete health or biometric requirements if requested → respond to further requests → wait for the Department of Home Affairs decision.
Documents You May Need
Identity
Passport, birth records and other identity evidence.
Qualifications & Work
Education, employment history, skills assessment and English results.
Visa-Specific Evidence
Sponsorship, nomination, CoE, OSHC, finances or relationship evidence.
Health & Character
Medical examinations, police checks and translations where applicable.
This is a general guide, not an exhaustive checklist.
Avoid Australian Job, Scholarship and Visa Scams
Job Scams
Be cautious about paid job offers, guaranteed sponsorship or employment without genuine recruitment.
Migration Scams
No one can guarantee Australian PR, a SkillSelect invitation or visa approval.
Scholarship Scams
Verify scholarships with DFAT, Study Australia or the relevant university.
Spreemkt does not issue Australian visas, provide employer sponsorship, guarantee invitations or award scholarships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can apply to employers from Nigeria, but you need appropriate work rights before commencing employment.
Yes. Eligible employers can sponsor qualifying overseas workers under applicable programs.
Potentially. Skilled Independent 189 does not require employer sponsorship, while 190 uses state or territory nomination.
The current minimum threshold for points-tested 189, 190 and 491 pathways is 65, but meeting it does not guarantee an invitation.
Yes. Eligible students can explore Australia Awards Africa, university scholarships and RTP research funding.
The standard Student visa limit is currently 48 hours per fortnight while the course is in session, subject to conditions and exceptions.
No. Post-study and migration pathways have separate requirements.
No. Meeting initial requirements or submitting an application does not guarantee a visa grant.
Start Your Australia Journey
Whether you’re searching for sponsored employment, competing for a scholarship, planning to study, considering regional Australia or exploring skilled migration, research the requirements before spending money.