A salary of AUD $120,000 sounds impressive. A salary of AUD $180,000 sounds even better. But for a foreign professional hoping to work in Australia, the number printed on a job advertisement is only half of the story. The other half is whether an employer can actually find a reason to hire someone from overseas….

A mining job paying AUD $120,000 a year can immediately attract attention, especially for someone searching for employment opportunities overseas. But that salary tells only part of the story. The employee may be working hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major city. A normal roster could involve spending consecutive days at a remote mine site…

Australia’s aged-care workforce includes far more than nurses working inside residential facilities. Every day, thousands of workers help older people remain independent, maintain daily routines, receive appropriate personal support and stay connected with their communities. Some work inside residential aged-care homes. Others visit clients in their own homes. Registered nurses provide clinical care, while personal-care…