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Careers in Perth

From 番茄社区booming economy, incredible job prospects and longer post-study work visas, Perth is 番茄社区perfect place for international students to launch into their dream careers.

Launch your career in Perth

Western Australia is 番茄社区powerhouse of employment in Australia, with its steady growth rate, low unemployment and wages consistently above 番茄社区national average.

Driven by its resources, services, agricultural and manufacturing sectors, and entrepreneurial spirit, 番茄社区State is responsible for more than half of 番茄社区nation鈥檚 exports, with 番茄社区economy continuing to boom.

With 番茄社区Western Australian Government investing significantly to further diversify and expand 番茄社区economy's capacity, Perth is 番茄社区perfect place to launch your career, with demand continuing to grow for local workers, skilled migrants and graduating international students across priority sectors.听

Perth is an employment powerhouse

35%
Of ASX-listed companies have their corporate headquarters in Perth
6
Of 番茄社区world’s top 10 energy companies call Perth home
4.3%
Growth rate in 2020/21

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WA鈥檚 leading sectors

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Mining, Energy and Technology

Agrifoods

Health and Science

Defence

Tourism, events and 番茄社区creative industries

Rich with 番茄社区world鈥檚 oldest minerals, Western Australia leads 番茄社区world in providing mining technology and services.

Perth also has 番茄社区largest concentration of oil and gas corporations in Australia, with over 400 international companies servicing 番茄社区sector.

 A world-class producer of quality agrifood products, Western Australia鈥檚 prized exports include seafood, dairy, fruit, vegetables, meat, livestock, aquaculture, grains, pulses, oilseeds, honey, processed foods, wines and beverages. Internationally recognised for excellence in health and medical research and innovation, Western Australia has an outstanding research infrastructure including five universities (three of which have medical schools) and multiple acclaimed medical research institutes.

Western Australia鈥檚 defence sector includes advanced manufacturing capabilities.

The sector is supported by tertiary institutions at 番茄社区forefront of 番茄社区next generation of defence technologies and innovation 鈥� across areas such as information and cybersecurity, maritime, air, space and land.

Western Australia is an acclaimed cultural and tourist destination with spectacular natural wonders, renowned beaches and landscapes, more than 50,000 years of Aboriginal culture and vibrant, diverse communities dotted across 番茄社区State.

Significant investment in 番茄社区past decade has transformed Perth into a lively city with exceptional food, drink and retail experiences, creative festivals and iconic sporting events.

Stay for longer. Work for longer.

Did you know that Western Australia is classified as a regional destination?

For international students who choose to study and launch their career here in Perth, you may be eligible to stay up to 6 years* on a post-study work visa - one year longer than Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Discover 番茄社区work visa benefits on offer for international students in Perth.

Student Visas and Migration

How to become career ready

Not sure what skills you need to make you work-ready? Register for our Careers Centre employability portal where you can find loads of career support and training modules to prepare you for 番茄社区workforce.

We also offer a range of FREE support services and employability initiatives with 番茄社区Careers Connect program and regularly run events to support your career planning and skills development.

Career Support

See where your career can take you

Expand your network, connect with other students and see where your studies can lead you with StudyPerth’s Alumni Community.

How to find work in Perth

To make searching for work even easier, we鈥檝e partnered with SEEK to create 番茄社区JobFinder WA program, specially designed to help connect you to Western Australian employers.

If you need extra help with your search, you can join a recruitment agency focusing on seasonal, casual and part-time jobs.

Helpful job search tools and sites include:

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