Working in Australia from Philippines on a Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491)

Liu got the email at 11pm Beijing time. Visa granted. By morning she’d shortlisted four hospitality groups in Sydney, all of which had hired Mandarin-speaking baristas before.

If you’re in Philippines and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491), this page tells you exactly what work rights you have, what kind of jobs are open to you in Australia right now, and how to start applying before you fly.

Live Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491) jobs you can apply for from Philippines

• Welder — TIG/MIG — Geelong, VIC
• Irrigation Technician — Mareeba, QLD
• Early Childhood Educator — Sydney, NSW
• Practice Nurse — Bondi Junction — Sydney, NSW
• Personal Care Assistant — Melbourne, VIC
• Aged Care Support Worker — Melbourne — Melbourne, VIC

FAQ for applicants from Philippines

• Can I apply from Philippines? Yes — applicants in Philippines can lodge for the Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491) before arriving.
• Where do I see live jobs? The list below pulls only roles open to Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491) holders.