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Work in Progress | Australia Explained

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Real stories of migrants who’ve made Australia their home and are building careers in vital industries like aged care, nursing, early childhood education, construction, engineering, and ICT. Hear their journeys alongside expert tips and advice from industry leaders to help you start, grow, or transform your career in Australia.

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Nov 13, 2025 · 16 min
How to build a career in Australia’s construction industry
Discover how migrants can start and grow a career in Australia’s construction sector. Learn about job demand, essential training, safety requirements, and the opportunities available across Australia.
S1 · E5
Nov 6, 2025 · 18 min
Aged care jobs in Australia: how migrants are bridging gaps and building careers
Explore migrant pathways into Australia’s aged care sector. Learn about training, support, and inspiring stories of building meaningful aged care careers.
S1 · E4
Oct 30, 2025 · 18 min
How to navigate Australia’s ICT workforce as a skilled migrant
Discover how skilled migrants navigate challenges in Australia’s ICT sector, from job hunting and local experience to networking and thriving in tech careers.
S1 · E3
Oct 23, 2025 · 18 min
How to work as a nurse in Australia: registration, exams costs and opportunities
Discover how overseas nurses can register to work in Australia. Learn about NMBA requirements, exams like the OSCE, costs, timelines, and job opportunities for international nurses.
S1 · E2
Oct 16, 2025 · 17 min
How you can work as an engineer in Australia: accreditation, jobs and networking
Australia faces an engineering shortage, yet many migrant engineers are underemployed. Learn about qualification recognition, job search tips, CV advice, and networking strategies.
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Oct 9, 2025 · 17 min
How to become an early childhood educator in Australia
Discover how migrants can start a career in early childhood education in Australia. Learn about qualifications, costs, and visa requirements.
Oct 1, 2025 · 2 min
Introducing Work in Progress: Inspiring journeys, expert advice for skilled migrants in Australia
Work in Progress is an Australia Explained series exploring how skilled migrants are starting new careers in some of Australia’s most in-demand sectors—including early childhood education, engineering, nursing, information and communication technology, aged care and construction.

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Work in Progress | Australia Explained

Episodes 7

How to build a career in Australia’s construction industry

Aged care jobs in Australia: how migrants are bridging gaps and building careers

How to navigate Australia’s ICT workforce as a skilled migrant

How to work as a nurse in Australia: registration, exams costs and opportunities

How you can work as an engineer in Australia: accreditation, jobs and networking

How to become an early childhood educator in Australia

Introducing Work in Progress: Inspiring journeys, expert advice for skilled migrants in Australia