What is the labor export to Australia?
Australian labor export is a general labor program that allows international workers to access and work in this country. However, Australia currently does not have an official “labor export” program with Vietnam, so Vietnamese workers working in this country need to go through the labor recruitment process of specific visa programs.
Below are 3 outstanding features of the current Australian labor export market:
- Previously, Australia was very restrictive in recruiting foreign workers, with only one program ever implemented by the Vietnamese government and the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.
- From April 2022, Australia will introduce an additional agricultural visa program operated by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Labor export to Australia is still a new market, with great competition with other countries. Many recruitment conditions, high requirements and complex changes are the difficulties when exporting labor to this country.
Benefits of Australian labor export
Here are 6 reasons why you should choose Australian labor export:
– Diverse and open job opportunities
With a developed economy and professional working environment, Australia is always an attractive destination for Vietnamese workers. This country not only offers attractive salaries but also opens up many career development opportunities. Below are the top 10 potential occupations along with the reasons why they are suitable for Vietnamese workers:
| No. | Job | Reasons suitable for Vietnamese workers | Development prospects |
| 1 | Information technology | Vietnamese workers have strengths in programming and software engineering, suitable for the high demand of the Australian market. | The information technology industry has consistently been one of the fastest growing industries in the world, especially in Australia. |
| 2 | Medical | Vietnamese people have a tradition of health care, many people have degrees and experience in this field. | Australia’s population is ageing, and the need for health workers is increasing. |
| 3 | Hotel – restaurant | Vietnamese people have experience and passion in the field of cuisine and customer service. | Australia’s tourism industry is growing strongly, leading to a great demand for human resources in the hotel and restaurant sector. |
| 4 | Construction | Vietnamese workers are healthy, hard-working and highly skilled in the construction field. | The Australian construction industry is always in need of a large workforce to meet the needs of infrastructure development. |
| 5 | Agriculture | Many Vietnamese workers have experience working in the agricultural sector. | Agriculture is one of Australia’s important industries, always in need of labor. |
| 6 | Child care | Vietnamese women often have experience taking care of young children, are patient and love children. | The demand for childcare services in Australia is growing. |
| 7 | Accountant | Vietnamese people have the ability to calculate quickly, accurately and carefully. | The accounting industry always needs high quality human resources. |
| 8 | Technique | Many Vietnamese universities train high-quality engineers to meet the requirements of the Australian market. | Engineering has always been one of the industries with the highest demand for human resources in Australia. |
| 9 | Finance | Vietnamese people have the ability to work independently, withstand high pressure and have a sense of responsibility. | Finance has always been an industry with attractive salaries and many opportunities for advancement. |
| 10 | Retail | Vietnamese people have good communication skills, are friendly and enthusiastic. | The retail industry always needs a large workforce to serve customers. |
Attractive salary and benefits
Australia is known as one of the countries with the highest standard of living and the best quality of life in the world. This comes with competitive salaries, ranging from 89,122 AUD (1 billion 5 VND) and attractive benefits for employees, especially for foreign workers. The table below compares salaries of some occupations in Australia and Vietnam:
| No. | Job | Average salary in Australia (AUD/year) | Average salary in Vietnam (VND/month) |
| 1 | Công nghệ thông tin | 80,000 – 140,000 (1.3 bil – 2.6 bil VND) | 15-30 mil VND |
| 2 | Y tế | 80,000 – 180,000 (1.3 bil – 3 bil VND) | 10-20 mil VND |
| 3 | Khách sạn – nhà hàng | 50,000 – 80,000 (844 mil – 1.3 bil VND) | 7-15 mil VND |
| 4 | Xây dựng | 60,000 – 100,000 (1 bil – 1.7 bil VND) | 10-18 mil VND |
| 5 | Nông nghiệp | 50,000 – 70,000 (844 mil – 1 bil VND) | 8-15 mil VND |
| 6 | Chăm sóc trẻ em | 55,000 – 85,000 (930 mil – 1.4 bil VND) | 8-16 mil VND |
| 7 | Kế toán | 70,000 – 120,000 (1.1 bil – 2 bil VND) | 12-25 mil VND |
| 8 | Kỹ thuật | 80,000 – 140,000 (1.3 bil – 2.6 bil VND) | 15-30 mil VND |
| 9 | Tài chính | 85,000 – 150,000 (1.4 bil – 2.5 bil VND) | 15-30 mil VND |
| 10 | Bán lẻ | 45,000 – 75,000 (760 mil – 1.3 bil VND) | 7-12 mil VND |
Career Development Opportunities
Working in Australia can help you develop and enhance your skills in your field of work. You can learn from an international work environment, improve your teamwork and time management skills, and develop important soft skills. This opens up new career opportunities and develops your career, including the ability to progress and seek higher positions.
Transition from Temporary Work to Permanent Residence
Visas that can be converted from temporary work to permanent residence in Australia include:
Visa 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage visa): This visa is for skilled workers on the short-term occupation list. After working in Australia for 3 years and meeting other requirements, you may be eligible to apply to switch to a permanent visa.
Visa 190 (Skilled Nominated visa): This is a permanent visa sponsored by a state or territory government, which can be converted to a permanent visa after 5 years. To be granted this visa, you must have skills that are on the state or territory’s in-demand list.
Visa 491 (Skilled Work Regional visa): This visa is for skilled workers working in regional areas of Australia. After working in Australia for 5 years and meeting other requirements, you may be eligible to apply to convert to a permanent visa.
To convert from a temporary work visa to a permanent visa, you need to meet some basic requirements regarding skills, English proficiency, skills points, work experience, character and health. Once you have a permanent visa, you will have the opportunity to sponsor relatives to live and work in Australia, including children under 21 years old, parents and spouse.
Improve and enhance your foreign language skills (English)
Working in Australia is not only an opportunity for you to experience a new culture and a professional working environment, but also an effective way to improve and enhance your English proficiency.
At work, you will have to use English to communicate with colleagues, superiors, and customers. This helps you get used to using English in real-life situations.
Open opportunities when returning home
The experience of working in a professional, modern working environment, exposed to advanced technology and systematic working processes in Australia is a huge competitive advantage when returning to Vietnam. This not only helps them improve their professional skills but also trains them to be independent, adaptable, and work effectively in a team.
With the experience gained in Australia, Vietnamese workers will have many attractive career opportunities when returning home:
Rapid promotion: Companies in Vietnam increasingly pay attention to candidates with experience working abroad, especially in developed countries like Australia. Thanks to that, workers can quickly be assigned to management positions or important projects.
Competitive salary: Work experience in Australia helps workers negotiate higher salaries than candidates with only domestic work experience.
Opportunities to work at multinational companies: Many multinational companies headquartered in Vietnam often prioritize recruiting candidates with experience working abroad to ensure work quality and meet international standards.
Successful start-up: With the knowledge, skills and relationships accumulated in Australia, workers can confidently start and build their own businesses.
