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 freecall 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.
Telephone: 1800 040 070
This service operates from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Visa Entitlement Verification Faxback service
The Faxback service allows employers or labour suppliers to obtain information from the department about prospective employees who were born outside Australia.
Employers will need to follow the steps below to use this facility.
| Step | Who | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employer | Obtain a copy of the authorisation form. See: Authority to Obtain Details of Work Rights Status (29KB PDF file) |
| 2 | Employee | Complete the employee section of the form, sign it and return to the employer. |
| 3 | Employer | Complete the employer details on the form and fax it to the department. |