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- Working & Employment
- Finding a Job Information, tips and links to help you find a job in Melbourne or regional Victoria.
- Occupations Career information for skilled migrants. Our job guide has industry overviews, what you'll earn, how to find a job, licensing and registration info and industry contacts.
- Starting a Job Before you start to work in Victoria learn about your rights and responsibilities as an Australian employee.
- Get Connected, Get a Job A wide range of industry associations and professional associations are available to help you find a job and meet other professionals in Victoria, Australia
- Victorian Industries Information on Victoria's industries, including the work industry in Melbourne. Profiles on industry size, job guides and industry contacts for finding work in Victoria.
- Visas & Immigrating
- Skilled Visas An overview of the migration visas available to skilled professionals and tradespeople interested in migrating to Australia.
- Business Visas An overview of the migration visas available to business professionals and owners interested in migrating to Australia.
- State Sponsorship The Victorian Government sponsors visas for skilled and business migrants interested in living in Victoria, Australia.
- Occupation Lists See the Victorian State Sponsorship list to find out if your occupation is in demand and eligible for state sponsorship by the Victorian Government.
- How to Migrate Find out about the process of how to migrate to Victoria, Australia. Victoria's Skilled and Business Migration Program offers assistance in a number of ways.
- FAQs About Skilled Sponsorship & Visas Answers to migrant questions about skilled sponsored visas offered by the Victorian Government in Australia.
- Living in Victoria
- Melbourne & Regional Victoria Information and interactive maps of Melbourne and the different regions of Victoria, Australia.
- Cost of Living Information on the cost of living in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Useful for people looking to live and work in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
- Housing & Property Information on accommodation, housing and property in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
- Transport & Driving Information on transportation in Victoria, including public transport, driving, car hire and car purchase.
- Education & Childcare Information on education in Victoria, including kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, universities and training.
- Health & Medical Information on the healthcare system in Victoria, Australia, including information on finding a doctor and paying for healthcare.
- About Victoria General information and facts about Victoria and Australia including the government, entertainment, sports, banking, media and communications.
- Relocation Checklist Relocation checklists to use for migrants who move to Victoria. Checklists for preparing for departure and arriving in Victoria.
- Running a Business
- Why Victoria? Reasons for starting and running a business in Victoria, Australia.
- Going into Business in Victoria Information about starting up a business in Victoria.
- Banking, Tax & Legal Requirements Information about banking and taxes for businesses in Victoria.
- Business Support & Networks Information about the support available to businesses in Victoria.
- About Us
- Our Department Information about the Victorian Government's Skilled and Business Migration Program, which manages the Live in Victoria website.
- News & Events The latest news and events from the Skilled and Business Migration Program covering topics for skilled migrants, business migrants and migration agents.
- Services We Offer About the Skilled and Business Migration Program's services for prospective skilled and business migrants, Victorian employers and migration agents.
- Publications Links to downloadable publications and forms about immigrating to Melbourne or regional Victoria.
- Contact Us Contact details for the Skilled and Business Migration Program including address, phone numbers and email addresses, and a general enquiry form.
- Glossary of Acronyms & Abbreviations A list of acronyms and terms that relate to migrating to Victoria, with definitions and relevant links.
Temporary Accommodation
When you first arrive, you may need to find temporary accommodation. Victoria offers a range of temporary accommodation such as a hotel, motel or serviced apartment, until you find a place you want to live.
Tips for temporary accommodation
- Book your accommodation in advance to secure a place to stay. There is a high demand for short-term accommodation especially during holidays and major international events.
- Find a storage facility in Victoria for goods that you have shipped over if necessary. Visit the Self Storage Association of Australasia website.
- Check the location of your temporary accommodation before you book, to see how close it is to:
- where you think you might want to live, or are likely to find a job
- any friends you have in Melbourne or Victoria
- public transport and other amenities Melbourne airport.
- where you think you might want to live, or are likely to find a job
Types of accommodation
Serviced apartments
| Serviced apartments are fully furnished and ready to live in. Prices range from about A$120 to A$300 per night – the rate usually becomes cheaper the longer you stay. Most serviced apartments in Melbourne are located in the inner and bayside suburbs. |  |
For more information, visit the following websites:
Hotels and motels
| Hotels and motels offer short-term accommodation options to suit a range of budgets within metropolitan and regional Victoria. To find a hotel or motel in Victoria, visit Visitvictoria.com |  |
Caravan parks
| Some caravan parks offer on-site caravans or holiday-style cabins. These tend to be quite affordable (generally less than A$100 per night) and costs may fall the longer you plan to stay. For more information, visit Visitvictoria.com |  |
