Jobs in Australia for Irish Expats (Plus Visa Help if You’re Planning to Stay Longer)
If you’re currently in Australia, or thinking about making the move, two of the biggest questions always come up:
- How do I find a decent job?
- And how do I actually stay long-term?
Let’s cover both.
🇦🇺 Unsure Which Australian Visa Is Right for You?
If you’re planning to stay in Australia longer, your visa options can get confusing pretty quickly.
Whether you’re looking at:
- Employer sponsorship
- Skilled migration
- Partner visas
- Or just trying to figure out your next step
We’ve partnered with trusted, MARA-registered migration professionals who have been recommended time and time again by the Irish Around Oz community.
👉 Explore your Australian visa options here
There’s also a short form on the page, so if you’re unsure where you fit, you’ll be matched with the right expert for your situation.
✈️ Before You Arrive, Sort These First
Money Transfers
TorFX
Best for large transfers, such as selling a house or moving significant funds. You get a dedicated account manager and very competitive exchange rates.
👉 Get a quote with TorFX
Wise
Ideal for everyday use, getting paid, and smaller transfers. Easy-to-use app and great for getting set up quickly when you first arrive.
👉 Use Wise
Shipping & Relocation
Send My Bag
Fast, door-to-door luggage and box shipping. Ideal if you are bringing suitcases over or sending belongings ahead. Get 5% off.
👉 Get 5% off with Send My Bag
Seven Seas Worldwide
Great for bigger moves, excess baggage, or furniture using MoveCube. Reliable service and 10% off.
👉 Get a quote with Seven Seas
Travel Insurance
True Traveller
Excellent option for Irish and UK travellers. Covers more than the reciprocal healthcare agreement and is available even if you have already started travelling.
👉 View True Traveller plans
Go Insurance
A solid, good value option for people heading to Australia on a working holiday or doing long-term travel.
Simple online setup, flexible cover, and popular in the Irish community for WHVs and backpacking.
Irish Around Oz members also get 10% off.
👉 Get 10% off Go Insurance
SafetyWing
Best suited to digital nomads or anyone travelling through multiple countries. Flexible monthly cover you can manage online.
👉 See SafetyWing cover
💼 Irish Around Oz Job Board
If you’re looking for work, we’ve got new roles going live every week across Australia.
This isn’t just another job board either.
Every role is targeted towards the Irish community, meaning:
- Employers actively want Irish workers
- Roles are often shared across our Facebook groups
- You’re seeing opportunities you won’t find elsewhere
👀 What’s hiring right now
Jobs change every week, so instead of a list that goes out of date, check what’s live today on the Irish Around Oz job board. In October 2026 there were around 40 live roles, from a GP practice in Bondi Junction to bar work with accommodation in North Queensland. You can also sign up there for job alerts by email.
New to Australia? Have your TFN, bank account and super sorted before you start applying. Our first week checklist covers the order to do it in.
📢 Hiring? Reach the Irish Community in Australia
If you’re an employer looking to hire Irish workers in Australia, the Irish Around Oz job board gives you direct access to a highly engaged audience.
Premium employers post unlimited jobs straight into our Facebook groups (Irish Around Sydney alone has 157,000+ members) and get free job board listings, from AUD 200 a month.