Who Can You Employ

This information offers help to Australian employers in their dealings with people in Australia who are in the country temporarily and who may have the right to work.

People who migrate to Australia have the privilege to work in Australia. However, people visiting Australia or in the country on a temporary basis may or may not have the right to work.

By checking a temporary resident's work rights, employers can ensure that only those people entitled to work in Australia are given jobs.

Online facility to check work entitlements

The department has an online facility which allows employers and labour suppliers to check the work entitlements of prospective employees who were born outside Australia. You will need to register with the department to use this service and follow the online instructions. This free service is available 24 hours, seven (7) days a week.
See: Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for Organisations

The Employers' Immigration Hotine

The Employers' Immigration Hotline is a free call service for employers who would like to enquire about general work rights issues, or would like help with reading visas and information on warning notices.
See: National Telephone Numbers > Employers' Immigration Hotline