Yes. You can work in Australia while staying there on a Temporary (Subclass 820) Partner Visa or Permanent (Subclass 801) Partner Visa. Australia allows Partner visa holders to take up any type of employment in the country and work without any restrictions. This visa also allows you to live, study, or travel around the country freely. Candidates can even start working while their Permanent (Subclass 801) Partner Visa is being processed, provided they have received approval for the Subclass 820 (Temporary) Partner Visa.
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Work Rights for an Australia Partner Visa Holder
The Government of Australia does not specify any rules or restrictions for Subclass 820 or Subclass 801 visa holders willing to work in Australia. The right to study or work in Australia is one of the key benefits of this visa, allowing the partner to integrate well into Australian society. Candidates can seek full-time or part-time work in their field of expertise.
The table below lists some of the highest-paying jobs in Australia as of 2025:
|
Job role |
Average Annual Salary (in AUD) |
|
Neurosurgeon |
$162,000- 4219,711 |
|
Anaesthetist |
$150,002- $223,481 |
|
Financial dealer |
$105,000-$195,00 |
|
Internal Medicine Specialist |
$122,434-$225,750 |
|
Psychiatrist |
$140,400-$231,558 |
|
Other Medical practitioners |
$100,000-$296,400 |
|
Lawyers |
$101,000-170,228 |
|
CEO |
$122,000-$198,000 |
|
Mining Engineer |
$115,000-$195,000 |
|
Financial Investment advisor |
$80,625-$150,716 |
|
Engineering Manager |
$120,517-$201,778 |
|
ICT Manager |
$114,828-$167,091 |
|
Data Scientist |
$106,406- $173,625 |
|
Enterprise Manager |
$1123,044-$179,950 |
|
Supply chain director |
$149,215-$215,338 |
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How to apply for an Australia Partner Visa?
You can fill out a combined application for Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 visas together. The Subclass 801 (Permanent) Partner Visa might take around 8-26 months to get processed, but with an approved Subclass 820 visa, you can enjoy the same benefits a Subclass 801 visa offers. The application process for an Australia Partner Visa is detailed below:
Step 1: Create an ImmiAccount
Step 2: Lodge a single application for Subclass 820 and Subclass 801
Step 3: Gather all the documents required
Step 4: Complete the fee payment
Step 5: Wait for the visa to be approved
Note: Both partners must be physically present in Australia while applying for the Partner Visa.
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