Australia is a diverse multicultural country with a high standard of living. It has a skilled workforce and world-class education and healthcare systems. For chefs, Australia offers good career opportunities with an average salary of $55,000 per year. Chefs are required to have relevant qualifications and experience. Temporary work visas and skilled visas allow qualified international chefs to work or settle permanently in Australia.

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

13. Chefs

14. Chefs’ Duties and Tasks
 Core Duties  Plan and organize the preparation and cooking of food in
dining and catering establishments
 Task include 1. Planning menus, estimating costs & ordering supplies
2. Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages
3. Discussing preparation issues with Management & staffs
4. Demonstrating techniques and advising on procedures
5. Preparing, freezing and cooking food
6. Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
7. May select and train staff

15. Chefs’ Skills Required
 Ability to create and develop new dishes and menus
 Ability to maintain decorum in tense situations
 Ability to multi-task and to manage several people
 Knowledge of proper cooking procedures and time management skills
 Ability to work with business owners to better the quality of food
 Attention to detail
 Understanding the importance of proper sanitation
 Knowledge of kitchen equipment and its operations

16. Chefs’ Requirement ( Skill Recognition )
 Skill Level 1. Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) and / or
2. Certificate IV in Asian Cookery and / or
3. Certificate IV in Patisserie
 Have established a case as Cook (4 year apprenticeship) and
at least 3 years relevant experience as Chef there after
 Without formal apprenticeship, a six year vocational training
period is required plus 3 years in supervisory position
 In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job
training may be required

17. Chef
Career Information
Starting salary $45,000 P/A Senior salary $75,000 P/A Average $55,000 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $876 Average weekly Hours 44 Hours
The top three regions for employment as a Chef include :
NSW 32.6% VIC 26.9% QLD 18.8%
 Employment trends Has risen by 24.7% over the past 5 years
 Employment growth over the past 5 years, male and female, employed part-time and
full-time is 17,600
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 66.6% Male Part Time: 12.7% Female Full Time: 14.3% Female Part Time: 6.4%

18. Visas for Chef 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

19. Visas for Chef 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

20. Visas for Chef 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

21. Visas for Chef 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

22. Visas for Chef 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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