Eligibility and right to work in Australia
You are eligible to work in Australia if you are:
- an Australian Citizen
- an Australian permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen who entered Australia on a valid NZ passport, or
- a Non-citizen holding a valid visa with work rights
Documents that ARE a proof of Right to Work:
- Full Australian Birth Certificate (if born before 20 August 1986) and a form of photo ID
- Full Australian Birth Certificate (if born on or after 20 August 1986), a form of photo ID and evidence that at least one parent was an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of the child's birth
- Australian Citizenship Certificate
- Australian Passport
- Certificate of evidence of resident status
- Valid Visa with work rights.
Documents that are NOT a proof of Right to Work:
- Tax File Number
- Driver's licence
- Medicare Card
- Bank Account
- Referrals from employment agencies
- References from previous employers