Working in Australia

Everyone in Australia has the right to share in and enjoy the Australian lifestyle. This includes the right to work and earn wealth. That wealth helps you to enjoy the pleasure of a free and equal society. We all expect each other to contribute to and share in Australia's wealth. The government taxes the income that you earn to provide for the common good of all Australians.

The government sets laws which ensures a fair and just work life for all Australians. The laws are about the types of legal agreements that define the work relationship between employers and employees. They vary between collective bargaining to individual common law contracts. The agreements determine the amount paid to an employee, the hours worked and conditions such as leave, allowances, anti discrimination and the like. There are laws in Australia which set out minimum conditions of employment for all employees.

If you do not already have a source of income or a job available, and provided your visa allows it, you will need to look for work. Approval to migrate does not guarantee a job.

For further information on current vacancies at Downer EDI Works see: Job Listing