Best courses to take up Jobs in Australia for Indians

For most students with plans of studying abroad, their dreams do not end there. They would wish to work at their study destination and get some coveted international work experience in the relevant industry. Imagine adding that to your resume! It would greatly enhance your chances of landing a better job and it will also influence your pay scale. If working at your study destination is something that you didn’t consider until now, we would urge you to explore that opportunity as well for obvious reasons.

Australia is a huge country with several top-ranking institutions. The country and its institutions have been at the forefront of providing support to international students, especially during the trying peak pandemic days. Not just in the field of education, there are several jobs in Australia for Indians. If you do not meet the skill requirements, you can also try alternate courses after graduation.

Did you know that the Australian government offers several scholarships for international students in Australia? Some of these scholarship schemes are especially for Indian students.

What is the Skilled Occupation List in Australia?

Australia maintains a Skilled Occupation List, which lists skills that are acceptable for immigrating to Australia. The list will help you figure out the occupations for which there is a skill scarcity in Australia. If your course was relevant to any of those occupations, and if you meet all other eligibility requirements, you can apply for the respective visa which allows you to live and work in Australia.

What is the Temporary Graduate Visa, Subclass 485?

Recent international student graduates in Australia can opt for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485). This visa allows international students to live and work in Australia after their graduation. There are 3 streams to this visa – the Graduate Work Stream, the Post-Study Work Stream, and the Second Post-Study Work Stream. Make sure you apply to the right stream based on your preference, requirements, and eligibility. The rights vary for each of these streams.

If your qualification is relevant to any of the occupations listed in the Skilled Occupation List, you can apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa, Subclass 485, Graduate Work Stream. There are other eligibility requirements to be met. You will also be assessed by a skills assessment authority to ensure that you meet the skills requirements for the occupation. Before applying, check out the Australian Government’s Skilled Occupation List to see if an occupation relevant to your course is available on that list.

Jobs in Australia for Indian and other International Students

Here’s the latest list (as of 19 April 2022) of occupations to which an international graduate with Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) can apply. Please note that people with other visa classes will also be eligible to apply for these occupations. Most of these occupations will require applicants to have the necessary skills with a bachelor’s degree or a higher-level degree. Some occupations might also demand on-the-job training experience or relevant work experience. There are more than 200 occupations to which you can apply with the Temporary Graduate visa. Here’s our pick of the ones that might be of interest to you, under subjects like business and management, computer science and IT, applied and pure sciences, creative arts and design, and agriculture and veterinary medicine.

Business and Management related jobs

Some of the important business and management related job opportunities in Australia, that graduates with relevant qualifications can try for are:

• Accountant

You can study courses such as Bachelor of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, Bachelor or Masters of Business (Accounting and Finance) etc.

• Management Consultant

An MBA is the most preferred qualification for a Management Consultant role. Here’s the list of universities where you can study MBA in Australia.

• Management Accountant

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance should suit this profile. Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business are some of the qualifications that will help you meet the skills requirements for the role of a Management Accountant.

Computer Science and IT jobs

Some of the computer science and IT careers for which there is a skills shortage in Australia are:

• Analyst Programmer

Courses such as Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Information Technology will help you acquire the skills needed to meet the requirements for the job of an Analyst Programmer.

• Software engineer

A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a Bachelor’s of Software Engineering (Hons) will help you develop the skills to become a software engineer.

• Systems Analyst

For becoming a systems analyst, you should have a bachelor’s in computer science or Information Technology.

Engineering jobs

Do you want to become an engineer in Australia? Here are some of the engineering jobs in Australia for Indian and other international students, who graduate from Australian universities can apply for.

• Engineering Manager

A Bachelor’s of Engineering or a Master of Engineering Management might be needed for you to qualify for the role of an Engineering Manager in Australia.

• Aeronautical engineer

A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering is the basic step to becoming an Aeronautical Engineer.

• Chemical Engineer

The basic qualification needed for a Chemical Engineer is a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Chemical Engineering. Universities in Australia offer different qualifications including dual degree courses.

Other engineering-related jobs that an international student with relevant skills and qualifications can apply for, include Civil Engineer, Architect, Computer Network and Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrician (General) and Civil Engineering Technician.

Applied and Pure Science jobs

Pure Science subjects are quite popular among Indian students looking to study abroad. Some of these courses can help you land a job that is in high demand in Australia. As per Australia’s Skilled Occupation List, some of the in-demand jobs in Australia for Indian and other international students are:

• Biotechnologist

One of the qualifications required for the job of a biotechnologist is Masters in Biotechnology.

• Physicist

Depending on the level of the job, you might require a bachelor’s degree or master’s in physics to be eligible to apply for the role of Physicist. Several institutions in Australia offer Physics degrees and courses.

• Biomedical Engineer

To become a Biomedical Engineer, you should have a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Engineering (Biomedical) or Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) – Biomedical.

Healthcare-related jobs

Let’s check out the healthcare-related jobs that are in high demand. These include:

• Dermatologist

There is a shortage of dermatologists in Australia. Completing a medical degree from a university in Australia followed by the required amount of practical training at government-approved organisations and some medical experience will equip you will the skills required for the job.

• Cardiologist

You should have a Doctor of Medicine degree in the relevant stream to consider applying for this job. Further training and practical experience will be necessary for the role.

• Registered nurses

There is a huge demand for nurses in Australia in several areas such as aged care, child and family health, mental health, developmental disability, critical care and emergency, surgical etc. A bachelor’s or masters in Nursing will be needed along with other requirements to practice as a registered nurse in Australia.

Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Paediatricians and Pathologists are also in high demand.

It is not just the business and healthcare-related jobs that are in high demand. If you are into creative arts and design jobs, you will be able to find jobs such as Multimedia Specialists, Music Directors, and Musicians. Agricultural jobs such as Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Engineer and Agricultural Scientists are also in demand. Australia is having a shortage of Veterinarians and Botanists too.

Please note that this is not the complete list of options available. Head to the Australian government website for the complete list. Graduates must enquire about the specific qualifications required, before applying for the visa. You might also be able to meet the skill requirement by signing up for job-oriented courses after graduation. Hope you have got an idea about the best courses to study for jobs. We wish you all the best for a fulfilling study abroad experience!

Source: Skilled Occupation List, Australia, seek.com.au