UK candidates
Working in Australia
Australia offers many opportunities for British citizens looking to relocate to Australia. Zinc Recruitment ® has partnered up with several organisations to assist you with your visa and immigration requirements.
Moving from the UK and starting work in Australia will mean making some cultural adjustments. However, unlike our competitors, our Consultants have lived and worked (in the industry) in the UK and have an in depth understanding of what you will be facing. We are able to provide you with expert advice on getting work and relocating to Australia.
Registering with Zinc Recruitment® from the UK
We can proactively look for job opportunities for you in Australia while you are based in the UK. Our process is simple and once you have fulfilled the requirements of our screening process we can get on with finding you a suitable role.
Chat Live to a ZINC Consultant on IM
For enquiries or more information on Media, Advertising & Digital opportunities in Australia, email your CV , IM address and suitable times for our Consultants to chat to you on Instant Messenger.
UK & Australia - Translating the Differences
Apart from the wonderful weather, glorious beaches and friendly people there are few key differences to working in Australia compared to working in the UK.
- On commencing work in Australia you will need to apply for a Tax File Number from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) which has a similar purpose to your NIS number in the UK.
- Similar to paying a levy for the NHS in the UK, you will pay a healthcare levy called Medicare in Australia, which automatically comes out of your pay packet.
- UK employers offer a Pension contribution. Australian employers are required by law to contribute an amount equivalent to 9% of your annual salary, to a Superannuation Fund of your choice. We advise when applying for jobs in Australia that you ask whether the salary package advertised includes or excludes superannuation.
- Income tax works in a similar way to the UK and you can determine the different income tax brackets by contacting the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). However, unlike the UK, each year it is an individual's responsibility to lodge a personal tax return and this is not something that is done automatically by the ATO for you. More information can be gathered from their website. The Australian financial year runs from the 1st July to the 30th June.
Job Opportunities
We specialise in Media ,Advertising, Digital & Executive Search Recruitment in Australia.