Employers
The Australian Government is working closely with state, territory and local governments, and regional authorities to provide regional migration programs that support regional development and help supply the skill needs of regional employers.
These programs are designed to address the special circumstances of rural and regional Australia.
Regional Outreach Officers
The Regional Outreach Officer (ROO) network plays a pivotal role in supporting regional migration and ensuring that regional Australia capitalises on the potential benefits from skilled migration.
ROOs are working closely with all states, territories and other key stakeholders in promoting and supporting skilled migration outcomes - in line with skill needs and development objectives of individual states and territories.
Officers play an outreach role and visit regional areas to develop and consolidate partnerships with regional communities. They are helping to ensure that information on regional migration is integrated across all levels of government and that there are clear pathways to information and assistance on regional migration processes.
The ROO network is playing a key role in helping regional Australia respond to its skilled employment needs. Many regional areas have critical skill shortages and need skilled workers to fill job vacancies. ROOs are providing information on state, territory and regional migration initiatives that are designed to help deliver young, English-speaking, skilled migrants to regional areas. They are liaising with state and local governments and regional employers to raise awareness of regional migration initiatives and provide information on how these initiatives work.
ROOs are available to assist employers, state/territory governments and regional authorities to determine the most appropriate regional migration solution. They are located in the departmental offices of all Australian cities and Cairns.
See:
Regional Initiatives – Contacts
Australian Offices
| Regional Outreach Officer | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| ACT – David Lane | 02 6195 6083 |
| NSW – Rhett Henkel | 02 8862 6364 |
| QLD – Natalie Catlin | 07 3136 7469 |
| Nth QLD – Fiona Pemberton | 0427 600 430 |
| NT – Pat Illidge | 08 8901 6140 |
| WA – Daniel Bell | 0419 667 048 |
| SA – Constanze Voelkel–Hutchison | 0434 076 437 |
| TAS – Nick Foong | 03 6220 5506 |
| VIC – Caroline Pampling | 03 9235 3808 |
There are a range of visa options to attract skilled people to Australia, including employer sponsored categories.
See: Visa Options