2. Australia in a Glance
Australia is a diverse, multicultural society comprised of people from many
backgrounds
An estimated 22% of the population are born overseas
Australia is considered to be one of the most resilient, high growth economies
in the world
The standard of living in Australia is high in comparison to many other countries
With a temperate climate, beautiful landscape and political and economic
stability, Australians really have a quality of life to be envied.
3. Facts and Figures about Australia
Multicultural
Population
Australia's population in estimated at 22.02 million
Nearly 25% of its population was born outside of Australia
and have ethnic ties spanning over 140 countries
Language English is the national language of Australia
2.4 million plus people speak another language at home
Geography Australia is the world's largest island and has the world's
lowest population densities
Government
and Politics
Australia is a stable democracy with freedom of speech
There are three levels of government :
Federal Government ; State and Local Governments
4. Health Care in Australia
Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world
It is widely accessible to all people living in Australia
All permanent Australian residents pay a Medicare levy (an additional tax) to
fund the public healthcare system, which is like a medical insurance
This entitles them to free or subsidised services by medical practitioners and
public hospital care
There is also an extensive private health system
Those join a health insurance fund can receive extra benefits for optical,
physiotherapy, dental treatment and other medical services
5. Schools in Australia
Australia's excellent education system and lifestyle makes studying and living in
Australia a fun and rewarding experience for students of all ages
There are two categories of schools in Australia - Public and Private schools
Schooling begins with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of studying in
Primary and Secondary school
The school year is divided into 4 terms and runs from January to late November
There is usually a 2 weeks term break and a 2 months Summer holiday
Students attend school from Monday to Friday each week. School hours vary
slightly across Australia but generally from 9am to 3.30 pm each school day
6. Australia Labour Market
The Australian workforce has experienced structural improvements over the
last decade which has contributed to the growth in job creation & productivity
In the last two years, employment has grown by more than 2% per annum
In April 2013, the unemployment rate was 5.5%
Australia is ranked 11th in the world for overall productivity, as measured by
GDP per person employed
The 3 major occupation groups are: Professionals, administrative workers and
technicians/trades workers
Approximately 25% of the Australian labour force is comprised of employees
born overseas
7. Working in Australia
Australia has a strong, skilled workforce of approximately 10 million people
The majority of Australia's work force is educated and well trained
Most workers having earned some trade or university qualification
The current monthly Australian unemployment rate is 5.5%
The annual average Australian unemployment rate is 4.9%
Annual average job vacancies are 179,600
Significant majority of these vacancies in the private sector (160,700)
Compared with 18,800 vacancies in the public sector
8. Trade Qualifications Australia
Australian legislation covering the recognition of professional and trade
qualifications varies according to where candidate live within Australia
It has a federal system and is divided into six States and two Territories
Some professions and trades required to be registered
A person registered to practice in one State can carry out same occupation in
any other State after registered with the relevant Registration Board
Every occupation or group of occupations has its own individual pathway to
recognition as a professional or tradesperson in Australia
Occupations can be divided into three categories - Regulated by law,
Self-regulating and Unregulated.
9. Unemployment Rate by State
State / Region Unemployment Rate
(Monthly Trend)
Job Vacancies
(Annual Average)
Australian Capital Territory 3.4% 6,400
New South Wales 4.9% 47,300
Western Australia 3.8% 28,000
South Australia 5.2% 10,400
Victoria 5.5% 40,800
Queensland 5.5% 41,600
10. Australian Wages Chart
Australian working conditions are considered some of the best in the world
The average weekly total earnings of workers in Australia averaged A$1056.16
Average Wages by State
Australian Capital Territory $1,310.42
New South Wales $1,054.71
Western Australia $1,187.65
South Australia $933.78
Victoria $1,021.82
Queensland $1,052.82
11. Australian Working Conditions
Australian working conditions are regulated by federal legislation, workplace
agreements, awards and contracts
The Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard protects the minimum wage,
maximum work hours and minimum leave entitlements of all employees
The average weekly working hours is 36 hours
Standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, with rest and meal breaks
Overtime rates of pay and flexi-time arrangements are becoming common
Average retirement age for Australians is 57 years
Aged Pension is currently 60 years for women and 65 years for men
12. Australian Employment Opportunities
Depend on the local economic circumstances & type of work sought
Australia allows workers and employers to negotiate agreements while federal
legislation guarantee a minimum rate of pay and leave entitlements
Thousands of jobs are advertised each week in Australia
Diverse jobs for skilled & semiskilled professionals and trades people
Many Australian employers have readily employed immigrant workers,
especially in times of labour shortages. Migrants with the best prospects for
finding employment include those with strong proficiency in the English
language, recognised post-secondary qualifications and high skill levels
14. Accountant
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Plan and provide accounting systems and services relating to
taxation and the financial dealings of organisations and individuals
Advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements
Task include 1. Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies
2. Preparing statements for presentation
3. Conducting investigations, preparing reports, undertaking
audits & advising on matters like purchase and sale of
businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud,
insolvency & taxation
15. Accountant
Duties and Tasks
Task include 4. Examining operating costs & organisations' income and
expenditure
5. Providing assurance of the accuracy of information in the
financial reports and meet the statutory requirements
6. Providing financial and taxation advice
7. Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations
8. Liaising with clients to establish management arrangements
9. Introducing and maintaining accounting systems
16. Accountant
Duties and Tasks
Task include 10. Maintaining internal control systems
11. May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital
investment projects
17. Accountant
Indicative Skill Level:
With a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be
required in addition to the formal qualification
Registration or licensing may be required
18. A. General Accountant
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Plans and provides systems and services relating to the
financial dealings of organisations and individuals
Advises on associated record-keeping and compliance
requirements
19. B. Management Accountant
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Plans, reviews and administers accounting systems and
procedures, analyses the financial information needs of
organisations
Provides advice on financial planning and risk management,
and provides management with reports to assist in decision-making
May provide insight into cost performance and support the
implementation of benchmarking and improvement
initiatives
20. C. Taxation Accountant
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Analyses, reports and provides advice on taxation issues to
organisations or individuals
Prepares taxation returns and reports
Handles disputes with taxation authorities
21. Australian Accountants’ Career Information
Starting salary $50,000 P/A Senior salary $92,000 P/A Average $64,000 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $1,230 Average weekly Hours 41 Hours
The top three regions for employment as an Accountant include :
NSW 40.3% VIC 26% QLD 14.9%
Employment trends Has risen by a rate of 2.6% over the past 5 years and is expected
to grow moderately through 2017
Employment growth Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male and
female, employed part-time and full-time is 8,900
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 49.3% Male Part Time: 4.1% Female Full Time: 33.5% Female Part Time: 41%
23. Auditor
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Conduct audits of accounting systems, procedures and
financial statements
Manage financial risk & review compliance activities
Task include 1. Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks
2. Assisting with equity management, debt management,
securities and taxation planning issues
3. Collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the
financial standing, cost structures and trading effectiveness
of organisations
24. Auditor
Duties and Tasks
Task include 4. Devising, re-organising and establishing cost control and
accounting systems
5. Conducting audits, investigations & prepare statements
6. Evaluating the cost effectiveness and risks of operational
processes, activities, policies and systems
7. Reporting on the existence and effectiveness of the system
of internal controls
8. Establishing objectives, and designing and implementing
audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria
25. Auditor
Indicative Skill Level:
With a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be
required in addition to the formal qualification
Registration or licensing may be required
26. A. External Auditor
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Designs and operates information and reporting systems,
procedures and controls to meet external financial reporting
requirements
27. B. Internal Auditor
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Examines, verifies, evaluates and reports on financial,
operational and managerial processes, systems and
outcomes to ensure financial and operational integrity and
compliance
Assists in business process reviews, risk assessments
Developing deliverables and reporting progress against
outcomes
28. Australian Auditors’ Career Information
Starting salary $80,000 P/A Senior salary $175,000 P/A Average $120,000 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $2,300 Average weekly Hours 41 Hours
The top three regions for employment as an Auditor include :
NSW 39.3% VIC 23.6% QLD 19.3%
Employment trends Has risen by a rate of 1.3% over the past 5 years and is expected
to grow moderately through 2017
Employment growth Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male and
female, employed part-time and full-time is 1,400
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 50.7% Male Part Time: 7.8% Female Full Time: 34.3% Female Part Time: 7.2%
29. Visas for Accountant and Auditor to
work and/or to settle in Australia
A. Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (subclass 457)
Features This visa lets a skilled worker travel to Australia to work in
their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor up
to 4 years
Requirements 1. Candidate have been sponsored by an approved business
2. And have the required skills to fill a position nominated by
an approved business
30. Visas for Accountant and Auditor to
work and/or to settle in Australia
B. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are
nominated by a state or territory government agency
Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as a
Permanent Resident.
Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English
2. With occupation on relevant skilled occupation list
3. Obtained a suitable skills assessment
4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test
5. Nominated by an Australian state
6. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited
31. Visas for Accountant and Auditor to
work and/or to settle in Australia
C. Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are
nominated by a state or territory government agency
Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as a
Permanent Resident.
Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English
2. With an occupation on relevant skilled occupation list
3. Obtained suitable skills assessment
4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test
5. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited
32. Visas for Accountant and Auditor to
work and/or to settle in Australia
D. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (subclass 187)
Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workers
who want to work in regional Australia. It allows them to
work in Australia under one of three streams:
1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream
2. The Direct Entry stream
3. The Agreement stream.
Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt
2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language
requirements, unless exempt
3. Nominated by approved employer in regional area
33. Visas for Accountant and Auditor to
work and/or to settle in Australia
E. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workers
who want to work in regional Australia. It allows them to
work in Australia under one of three streams:
1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream
2. The Direct Entry stream
3. The Agreement stream.
Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt
2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language
requirements, unless exempt
3. Nominated by an approved employer in regional area
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Disclaimer
1. Australian Immigration Law and Policy is subject to constant change
2. While every effort is made to ensure information is current and accurate,
this cannot be guaranteed
3. The information is for general guidance only and no responsibility is
accepted for any adverse consequence which may arise from any action
taken on the basis of material provided, regardless as to any possible error or
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