Qualifications and careers

Wanting to work in Australia with overseas qualifications?

• Information for applicants with qualifications from UK, USA / Canada
  Australia has reciprocal recognition agreements with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and the American Library Association (ALA).

  This allows holders of graduate level qualifications accredited by CILIP and ALA to apply for positions advertised at librarian level in Australia and ALIA Associate (librarian) membership.

• Information for applicants with other overseas library and information qualifications
  To work in the library and information sector in Australia you will need to have your overseas qualifications assessed by -

  1. VETASSESS is the Australian authority responsible for assessing the level of your qualification against an Australian qualification; and
  2. ALIA, as the standards body for the profession, is responsible for assessing the library and information content of your qualification together with your professional experience to determine your readiness for work in the Australian library and information sector

General information about the recognition of overseas qualifications is available from the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition and the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs

Find out about ALIA's reciprocal recognition agreements and resources for job seekers before you leave.

See: overseas agencies job site links

Volunteering

Find out how you can make a difference...

• The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development program
  Places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on short-term assignments in developing countries throughout Asia and the Pacific.
• UN volunteers
  The United Nations Volunteers programme is the volunteer arm of the United Nations.
• Competitive Recruitment Examinations Programme
  The United Nations offer recruitment opportunities through competitive examinations at entry professional position level.