Australian hiring requirements can depend on the employing entity, state or territory, industry, award coverage, worker status, and visa conditions. This page is an orientation, not legal advice.
Before you publish the role
- Identify the employing entity and work location.
- Check whether the role is covered by an award or another industrial instrument.
- Confirm the expected classification, pay, hours, and working conditions.
- Describe essential duties and requirements accurately.
- Separate trainable skills from genuine gates.
Use the Fair Work Ombudsman small-business guidance and check the current requirement for the role and industry.
Work rights and visa conditions
Where a candidate’s work rights depend on a visa, use the appropriate Home Affairs process. VEVO and visa details can help employers understand visa conditions where applicable.
Do not ask nationality questions as a substitute for an eligibility check. Do not mix work authorization with HireMike’s capability score.
Hiring process checkpoint
- The relevant award, classification, and minimum conditions have been checked.
- Work rights are verified through the appropriate process.
- State or territory differences have been considered.
- The same role-related criteria apply to every candidate.
- Candidate communication and AI disclosure are clear.