APPLICANT INFORMATION

AIBThank you for considering a position with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

This handbook is designed to give you an overview of the department, the application process, employee benefits, and relocation assistance on offer for interstate employees.

Position descriptions for all vacant positions are available on our website. They include the contact details of officers in each department who can assist with any questions you may have on the position, or the process to apply.

We wish you all the best in your search for a suitable employment opportunity, and hope to hear from you in regard to one of our vacancies.

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OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To legally work in Australia you will need to obtain or be sponsored on a visa. There are a variety of visas but the most commonly used (sponsored) visas for the Department of Planning and Infrastructure are the 457 work visa and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa.

To be considered for these visas you must meet the below minimum requirements:

  • Must have a University degree qualification (in limited circumstances a diploma or trade certificate may suffice)
  • Must be able to satisfy any mandatory licensing, registration or similar requirements for your occupation.
  • Have skills and experience which match the requirements of the role
  • Be proficient in English equivalent to an average band score of 4.5 across the four test components in the
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

For further information please visit the Australian Department of Immigration at www.immi.gov.au

Please thoroughly research other visas available to you and it is advised that you check if your profession is listed on the Skilled Occupation List (pdf)

Relocation Assistance can be offered to successful candidates.