If you are someone who is looking to enter the allied health workforce in Australia you have probably at one point or another wondered what Australian employers are looking for when they are hiring new individuals.

How Do You Know What Employers In Australia Are Looking For When Hiring

If we are being completely honest, this is a position that we have all been in. Even before you get an interview with someone, everyone wants to know and make sure that they are presenting the right information and have the necessary skills for their prospective employer. This can be made even harder when you are not that familiar with the country where you are looking for work. This is why we want to let you know about the most important aspects that Australian employers will look for in a candidate during the hiring process.

The most important thing that an employer will look into before they even consider hiring you is your working rights. If you do not have the right to work in Australia then they will not employ you since doing so would be illegal. One way that you can show your working rights to a potential employer is to give them information about the visa that you are on.

The second aspect of your job application they will look into is your qualifications. In Australia, qualifications are incredibly important in nearly all industries. For example, even though there is an occupational therapist shortage in Australia, an employer will not employ you as one, if you do not have the required qualifications. However, in some cases — this will depend on the job and industry — they may employ you if you are currently studying for the required qualification.

If you are eligible to work in Australia and you have the required qualifications for the job that you are applying for, the next most important thing that an employer will look for is any previous work experience that you have.

Work experience shows that you have previously been able to perform the roles and responsibilities that are required in the role you are applying for. Or that you have been able to perform core skills needed for the role you are applying for, while working at another institution.

It is important to remember that if you do not have any work experience you still may be able to get the job.

The employer will also want to see what skills you have. These could be hard skills like literacy, language, and numeracy. Or something more catered to the field, for example, the correct and safe administration of medication to patients.

They will also be interested in your soft skills. For example, are you able to clearly communicate with patients and staff, or are you able to manage your time well?

Showcasing your skills is also great if you don’t have previous work experience.

If you are looking for a job in Australia, following these tips will boost your chances of getting employment.

Meet The Experts On Allied Health Jobs Australia 

Imagine a service that helps you take care of the whole process of taking the plunge to live and work overseas. From deciding where to live, securing employment, and helping you to navigate the relevant migration approvals, at Allied Health Jobs Australia, these are the core of what we do best. 

Unlike agents who only help with the migration process, or recruiters who only take care of job placement, AHJA has consciously niched down into allied health as our area of expertise. Fundamentally, becoming an AHJA client doesn’t mean that the services stop once your visas are approved. For people who have made it to the migration application process, our 100% success rate means that we’re just as invested in your journey as you are.

As a qualified allied health care professional, you’re in demand - and Australia wants you. If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about what a future in the Land Down Under could look like for you, get in touch with us today for a free, no obligation chat to explore your options.