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If you have been selected in the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) ballot, you, or your partner/spouse, need to have a formal job offer before your visa is granted.

As the Australian Government’s official support service, we provide free help to connect you with employers and job opportunities in Australia. We can also help you apply for jobs and prepare to work in Australia.

The Pacific Engagement Visa is a permanent residence visa. This means you can choose where you live and work in Australia. There are no restrictions on work location, type of work or employer. But you must have a formal, genuine, ongoing job offer.

Our service covers rural, remote and urban locations across Australia. 

Accessing Employment Support Service

If you are selected in the ballot and invited to apply for the visa, you can access the PEV Employment Support Service for help finding a job in Australia. 

There are several ways to access the service. You can contact your local PEV office and attend a visa and employment session. You can also connect with the service directly by emailing Employment@pevsupport.com.au

The service is only available to people invited to apply for the visa and their partner/spouse. You will need to provide proof of your invitation to apply for the visa, including your Notification of Selection letter and formal identification.

Information sessions

Information sessions in your home country will help you understand:

  • the types of job opportunities in different regions
  • what it’s like to work in Australia
  • how to apply for and be successful in getting a new job.

In these sessions, we will show you how to write or update your resume (CV) and help you understand the job application process in Australia. Our information sessions also give you an overview of your rights and responsibilities when working in Australia.

Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman is a government agency that helps to ensure Australian workers know about fair work practices, their rights and obligations and resolve workplace issues. To find out more, you can visit the Fair Work Ombudsman's website which has information in language.