Key Points
- Australia began accepting applications under the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot on 25 September 2023
Overview
The governments of Australia began accepting applications under the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) on 25 September 2023. Applications will be accepted until 20 November 2023. IECSEP has two pathways for UK citizens interested in living in Australia. There are two streams under IECSEP:
- The Early Careers Skills stream will allow participants to undertake a short-term placement, secondment, or intra-corporate transfer for up to one year in Australia.
- The Innovation stream will allow highly skilled and experienced participants with a demonstrated contribution to innovation to undertake opportunities for up to three years in Australia.
For additional information on the application process, check here.
What are the Changes?
The Australian government began accepting IECSEP applications on 25 September 2023. According to the government of Australia, IECSEP aims to build on the existing connections between Australia and the UK.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Australia’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
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