Benefits Australian employers offer for relocation help

Apart from visa sponsorship, Australian employers may offer a variety of relocation assistance to help ease the transition for international employees. Common types of relocation support include:

1. Relocation Allowance: A financial package to help cover the costs of moving, such as transportation, shipping household goods, and temporary accommodation.

2. Temporary Accommodation: Employers often provide temporary housing (e.g., hotel stays or short-term rentals) for a set period upon arrival, giving the employee time to find permanent housing.

3. Housing Assistance: Some employers help with finding long-term accommodation, including assistance in locating rental properties or even offering a housing allowance to cover rent.

4. Travel Expenses: Employers may cover the cost of flights or transportation to the new location, including the cost of a return ticket for the employee's family, if applicable.

5. Settling-in Services: This can include help with things like setting up bank accounts, obtaining local mobile phones, registering for Medicare, and getting familiar with local systems and services.

6. Language and Cultural Training: For international employees, some companies offer cultural sensitivity or language classes to help ease the adjustment to life in Australia.

7. Tax Assistance: Some employers provide advice or services to help employees navigate the Australian tax system, especially for expatriates who may have tax obligations both in their home country and in Australia.

8. Spousal/Partner Support: Employers may assist the spouse or partner in finding a job, or provide support for them to settle into the country.

9. Schooling Assistance: If the employee has children, some employers offer help with finding schools and may contribute to school fees or provide private school discounts.

10. Storage and Shipping: For those relocating internationally, employers might offer help with storing personal belongings before the move or assist in shipping items to Australia.

Each company may provide a different package based on the role, the seniority of the employee, and the company's relocation policy, so it's always a good idea to ask about specific benefits during the recruitment process.