Visa Requirements
Employers who ask for PR or Citizenship
Some Australian employers will ask for applicants who have Permanent Visas and/or Citizenship. This includes the Public Sector and many defence companies. These companies insist that you have residency for security reasons. Do not apply if you do not have the correct visa.
Intending to stay in Australia
You are unable to work permanently on a Student Visa.
If you intend to apply for permanent residency you can apply for permanent positions. You are not allowed to start work before you have the correct visa.
Consider whether you would prefer to mention your visa status in your written application or at interview. There is a chance that the employer won’t take the recruitment process any further once they know you don’t have a permanent residency.
Some international students at UniSA have been offered a job before gaining their permanent residency.
Visa Advice
Ask DIMIA (http://www.immi.gov.au/) if you have any questions about visas and migration.