Once you have read through the role/visa eligibility information (available on the website/booklets) – please let us know which role/visa you are interested in and the university you attended/graduation year, we will then send through more information about the registration process

We will support you throughout the registration process including free guides and unlimited phone/email support, we are experts and here to help!

The registration process timeframe can vary depending on how long it takes to source the documents required and which registration route you opt for (once we know which role/visa you are interested in, we will send through more information)

Once your registration has been approved, we find 3-4 months is an ideal timeframe for the next steps (securing a role + visa/handing in your notice/getting organised, etc!).

We will arrange interviews once your registration has been approved and maximum 3-4 months before your planned start date – this gives you enough time to hand in your notice/get organised to leave/apply for your visa etc. this also means that the role is not left open for too long for the employer.

– Under 30/35’s – The Working Holiday/Work and Holiday Visa is a popular initial visa option for certain age groups/passport holders. This visa allows you to work for 12 months and costs AUD $635 (plus proof of AUD $5000 in savings).

– From July 2024, UK passport holders are eligible for x3 WHV without needing to complete specified/farm work

– Looking to stay long-term/bring family/not eligible for the WHV – the most popular options are the Sponsorship or Skilled visa
Sponsorship/482 – visa linked to an employer. Sponsorship requires you to have 2 years of OT experience and once you have your Australian OT registration approved, we can introduce you to our partners who can offer this. The fees are: $3035 (adult) and $760 (child). This visa has a pathway to permanent residency after 2 years (conditions apply).
Skilled Visa – If you want to gain a permanent residency visa which is not employer supported, you can look at applying for your own Skilled Visa (189/190/491).

The main fees you need to be aware of are for your Visa (above) and transferring your OT licence which varies between AUD $1920 – $2432 depending on which registration route you go down.

We would suggest you have a minimum of AUD $5k for your first month (deposit for rental/enough money to support yourself until you are paid) and enough money for a car (often required for roles).

We will secure you a full-time role for when you arrive which the salary usually ranges from AUD $70-100k.

WHV – We work with employers who are happy for you to start on the Working Holiday Visa, ideally with the plan to then change to a more long-term visa after e.g. Sponsorship or Skilled visa

Sponsorship – the sponsorship visa is expensive for employers so the availability of roles/companies who can offer these visas, depend on the job market at the time – currently, OT’S are in demand in Australia and it is possible to gain this offshore

It is often a requirement to be able to drive for almost all OT roles in Australia and you will usually need to buy your own car.

The only position that sometimes does not require you to drive, is for paeds/private practice. It is highly preferred if you can drive so that you can complete home/school visits.

We do not work with the hospitals in Australia as we find that they are not keen on Working Holiday Visas for full-time roles/providing visa sponsorship in popular locations.

We do work with the hospitals across NZ though!

We have partnerships with employers all across Australia!

Once you have your Australian physio registration approved, we can help you choose a location which is a good fit for you – we can also provide you with location guides

Our team is from the UK and have lived in Australia so we can provide you with honest feedback and help you find the best fit!

Our suggested levels are just a suggestion! If you do not have this, we are still happy to see what roles we have available for you once you have your Australian registration approved.

If you are a junior OT, we would highly recommend that you have your registration approved and interview in the Australian winter (May- August) as this is when the most job roles are available.

If you require a sponsorship visa, you will need 2 years OT experience.

If you are looking to start work on the Working Holiday Visa/WHV, we would still recommend that you have minimum 1.5 years experience so that you are eligible to change to a sponsorship visa after this (employers like to have a long-term plan for you!)

The key helpful experience for Australia is – paeds, mental health, home mods or community.

If you are applying for a sponsorship or skilled visa children/partners can be added to your visa/they can apply for subsequent visas based on your successful application – conditions apply.

If you are applying for a Working Holiday Visa – these are individual visas.

We work with employers who can offer a relocation allowance (e.g. upfront amount which can be used for flights/accommodation) for those who are moving on a long-term visa e.g. Sponsorship/Skilled Visa.