Career, visa and relocation FAQs

There's a huge construction boom across Australia right now, with strong demand for roles across Data Centres, M&E, Civil and Major Projects.

Yes, plenty of our placements are secured before the candidate lands. Employers regularly interview and make offers to candidates who are still overseas, particularly for roles that need a skills assessment or visa lead time anyway.

No, most employers hiring internationally are specifically looking for the experience you already have. What matters more is transferable project experience and, where relevant, familiarity with local contract types and standards.

It depends on your role and discipline. Many roles require a formal skills assessment, through Engineers Australia or VETASSESS, alongside your existing qualifications and chartership.

Yes. UK, Irish and European infrastructure experience is highly regarded, particularly on major projects where methodology and standards overlap closely with Australian practice.

Yes, many of our partnered employers sponsor overseas candidates directly. The right visa pathway depends on your occupation and circumstances, so once a role is on the table we'll introduce you to an independent licensed migration adviser — register your interest with us to get started.

This varies by employer and role. Many of our partnered employers cover or contribute to visa costs for sponsored roles, and it's a detail we always confirm with the client before it reaches you.

Many candidates we place do move with a partner and children. Family and dependent visa conditions vary case by case, so register your interest with us and we'll make sure this is covered when you speak with an independent licensed adviser.

Several employer-sponsored pathways can lead to permanent residency over time, but eligibility depends on your occupation, visa subclass and circumstances. Register your interest with us and an independent licensed adviser can map out whether that applies to you.

It's a different route to a sponsored role, no employer or job offer needed, but it's generally only open to applicants aged 18–30 (up to 35 for some nationalities). Processing has historically been fast, some decided within days, but timeframes vary by nationality and can change with government policy, so it's worth checking current times before relying on it as a plan. Register your interest with us if you want help weighing it up against a sponsored pathway.

It depends on role, seniority and sector, so we'll give you a realistic range once we know your background rather than a generic figure. As a general rule, candidates we place see a meaningful uplift once cost of living is factored in.

Superannuation ("super") is Australia's compulsory retirement savings system, roughly equivalent to a UK workplace pension. On top of your salary, your employer is required by law to pay 12% of your earnings into a super fund in your name, which then grows until retirement. Almost everyone working in Australia gets it, including temporary residents on a sponsored visa. The only thing to check is whether an offer is quoted inclusive of super or on top of it, since both are common and it changes what your take-home salary actually is. It's one of the first things worth clarifying when reviewing any offer, and we always flag it.

Performance or project bonuses are common in construction and infrastructure roles, particularly at project manager level and above, though they vary significantly by employer and role.

Many of our partnered employers contribute toward flights, shipping or temporary accommodation, though it varies by employer and role level. We always clarify what's on the table before you accept an offer.

Australia runs a progressive income tax system, so the rate increases with income. Exact brackets and thresholds change periodically, so it's worth checking current rates or speaking to a tax adviser once you have an offer in hand.

Sydney tends to be the most expensive, particularly for rent, followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane. Costs vary a lot by suburb and lifestyle, so it's worth comparing against the actual project location and commute, not just the city average.

Most candidates who move say the lifestyle, climate and outdoor access are a genuine step up, alongside a strong work culture in construction and infrastructure. The trade-off is usually distance from family and friends back home.

Brisbane and Perth are popular with families for space and value, while Sydney and Melbourne draw younger professionals and offer more schools, healthcare and career options at a higher cost of living. It really depends on your priorities and where the work is.

Yes, public schools are free and zoned by address. Where you rent or buy often determines which school you're entitled to, so it's worth researching before committing to a suburb.

Broadly: your skills assessment and visa in progress, a transitional bank account, suitable travel and health insurance, and a plan for temporary accommodation on arrival. We'll walk through a fuller checklist once your move is underway.

We start with a conversation to understand your background and goals, then match you against live briefs with our partnered employers before presenting you as a shortlisted candidate. From there it's interviews, offer, then relocation support.

Yes, most first-stage interviews are done remotely by video call. Some employers want an in-person meeting at final stage, but that's usually arranged once there's a real offer on the table.

Candidates who are ready to move typically go from first conversation to offer in a few months, though it depends on your timeline and how quickly things like skills assessments progress.

Yes, we'll help position your CV for the Australian market, translating your experience, qualifications and contract types into terms local employers recognise.

It varies quite a bit, and depends on your occupation, the employer, and how quickly things like a skills assessment come together, so there's no single timeframe we can promise upfront. If your experience and circumstances look like a good fit for sponsorship, register your interest with us and we'll introduce you to an independent licensed adviser who can talk you through a realistic timeline for your situation.