What are Australian Work Essentials?

Three things you can’t get a job without. 

What are Work Essentials? 

Other than the visa itself, the following basics are the most important things to know and understand how to set up and use right before you leave.  Without them, you can’t work in Australia.

  1. Australian Bank Account – Employers won’t pay into a foreign account and you can earn interest when transferring large sums of money into a savings account.work essentials
  2. Tax File Number (TFN) – Without a TFN you will be on an emergency tax number and taxed double.
  3. Superannuation (Your pension) – All Australian companies have to legally contribute to your pension while you work, so it’s important to set up a pension with a good company.

Basics you need to set-up and understand before applying for your Work Essentials

Before you set up any of your Work Essentials you need to understand the best way to transfer money, how to get an Australian Postal address on the move and why having an Australian phone number is the first and most important thing to set up when you land. 

The following three Work Essential checklists will walk you through everything you need to do before your flight, when you land and when you depart Australia. 

Tip: It is worth reading all three checklists before you leave so you know exactly what to do when you touch down.

Keep following all the steps to set up your backups, safety nets and just to simply have the satisfaction you are using your work essentials correctly, and efficiently to save you time and money.

Preflight Checklist

Essentials to make sure you get set up and understand before you leave for Australia.

Landing Checklist

Essentials to set up in the first two weeks of landing in Australia.

Departure Checklist

Everything you need to know about your Work Essentials when you leave Australia. A great way to claim back tax and your little pension saving pot for your next adventure. 

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Once you have your work essentials set up, make sure you know how to save money before you leave:

Find out how to start saving on your everyday spending, the booking of your trip, saving while you travel and even help you pull together a small savings pot for when you get home.

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