Finding work in NSW
Settlement stories
Watch Ahmad Zarar, Mayada, and Tsering share their experiences finding work in NSW.
People from refugee backgrounds share their experiences finding work in Australia. The video covers job searching, interviews, language challenges, and getting support to build confidence and settle into new workplaces.
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Finding a job
Find support with job searching, writing applications, preparing for interviews and building skills to help you find work.
Working in Australia
Learn about workplace rights, pay, tax and superannuation, and what to do if you have a problem at work.
Skills and qualifications
Find out how skills and qualifications can be recognised and build new skills for work in Australia.
Starting a business
Learn how to start a business in Australia, including registering for an ABN and accessing support programs.
Key employment resources
Get started with useful information
Find basic information about working in Australia, including how to find a job, understand the workplace and access support services.
Employment information (Australian Cultural Orientation Program)
Read information about employment in Australia from the Australian Cultural Orientation Program.
Australian Cultural Orientation (AUSCO) Program translated resources
Read information about the Australian Cultural Orientation (AUSCO) Program, which is offered to Refugee and Special Humanitarian Program entrants over the age of five years, prior to their departure for Australia.
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