International Collective aims to help migrants in Australia with anything they are struggling with. Some of our most popular services are listed below but you can reach out to us with any query, and we will try our best to help you or refer you to a trusted organisation. We can give you the right information for settling in Australia whether it's a professional, cultural, social, or personal query. Just hit us up! Asking a question never hurts anybody!

Our Services

  • This service helps you understand the local job market in Australia so you can improve the efficiency of your job search and get the desired outcomes.  

    When looking for a new job your first step should always be to understand the needs of your prospective employer in your target job market. This is crucial for you to align your job search strategy to the employer’s. Very rarely are people able to simply apply and follow into an interview and get the job. Searching for jobs in Australia is way more laborious than that and it’s even more so for a migrant. 

    Through this service, we can make sure that your job search is less stressful and more efficient by simply devising a customised strategy for you that takes into account the current local.

  • This service helps you in getting more interviews with fewer applications by providing advice on optimising your resume and cover letter. 

    Applying for jobs is a crucial part of the job search process and the way you do it can be the difference between spending months in a frustrating process and getting a job quickly. The purpose of your resume and cover letter is to grab the employer’s attention by displaying relevant, useful information and to help them decide if you are worthy of an interview. We know how to do this.

    This service will help you with all the information you need to build an effective resume and cover letter and answer all your job application questions. 

  • This service helps you in writing important, formal emails in professional English.

    Whenever we need to communicate a significant piece of information, the best way to do it is through written communication. But, even for people who are proficient in English, it can be a challenge to strike the right balance. When using emails to communicate effectively, it’s important to ensure your communication is clear and matches the standards of Australian workplaces and professional environments. 

    No matter what you are addressing in your email, the correct use of language can not only help you avoid miscommunication and unnecessary conflicts but also deliver the outcome you want from your communication.

  • This service helps you in winning the job you want by preparing you for optimal performance in job interviews, assessment centers, and trial periods.

    Interviews, assessments, and trials are stressful in the best of situations, but on top of that, we also have cultural and language barriers which can be even more nerve-racking. This service can help you understand what to expect, how to prepare, and what is legal and what is not in these situations, as well as give you an estimate and tips for your salary discussion.

    The more prepared you are for the interview, the more confident and effective you will be. Most people don’t really prepare because they don’t know how, but this is crucial for your performance to be impressive and for you to be the clear choice for employers.

  • This service enables you to network and build valuable professional contacts within your industry in Australia by helping you optimise your LinkedIn page.

    Getting our first job and then progressing in your career quickly is as much about who you are as it is about who you know. Most of the positions you want in your industry are never even advertised in the job market and are filled through referrals. Getting these hidden jobs is all about having connections that can point you in the right direction and even recommend you for a position. This is a win-win for employers too as they get better recruitment outcomes while saving a lot of money by avoiding the advertised job market. And LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for this if you know how to use it right.

    We can help you do this by doing a review of your LinkedIn profile and showing you how to grow your professional contacts in the most effective way.

  • This service helps you understand how income tax works in Australia, so you are able to complete and lodge your annual income tax return correctly.

    Income tax is the tax you pay on the income you earn in Australia while you are a resident here. It applies to all categories of visas including temporary migrants, students, and permanent residents. This tax is paid to the Australian government and is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) which is the principal revenue collection agency of the government. The tax system in Australia is complex and every individual's situation is different, therefore it is crucial you understand your obligations and follow the law. 

    Through this service, we help answer any queries you may have about the Australian Income Tax legislation so you can work out how much tax you will need to pay, what tax benefits you can claim, and how to lodge your annual tax return with the ATO online.

  • This service helps you in negotiating a higher pay for yourself by helping you understand your value in the job market and preparing you for an effective pay negotiation discussion with your manager.

     A recent PayScale survey shows that 37% of workers in Australia have never asked for a pay rise. Ideally, one should have both performance and pay reviews scheduled periodically, but this is not a given. And even in workplaces where this is done as a process, a pay rise is not usually offered unless you specifically ask for it. Employers always assume you are satisfied with your pay unless you state otherwise. 

    Through this service, we can make sure you know the right way to approach a pay rise discussion with your employer. We will tell you what to expect and how to navigate this conversation to maximise your chances of getting the raise you are asking for.

  • This service prepares you for your periodic performance review and sets you up for success.

    A professional evaluation is often a source of huge anxiety for professionals but the smart ones know that it is actually a great opportunity for discussing their role, professional development plans, and career progression with their manager. A typical performance review is usually set up for you and your manager to talk about what has been happening in your role, how you can improve, what tools will be provided for you to improve as well as evaluating if you are ready for the next step in your career. It’s usually the conversation where your future with the company is discussed and new goals are set for the next review period. 

    We can help you use this opportunity to further your career by helping you prepare a solid professional self-assessment along with an argument for career progression. You will also learn what to expect from your review meeting and what to do next, as well as how to deal with negative feedback and your right to a fair evaluation through this service. 

  • This service helps our members understand their Australian payslips to ensure they are being paid as per the law and better plan their financial future. It helps in eradicating exploitation and empowering international professionals.

    You should always know and understand every little detail of your payslip and check it carefully every time you get paid. Wage theft is a real problem in Australia, especially within the migrant community and if you are being ripped off it is your responsibility to prove it. The first step is ensuring you know what you are getting.

    We can set up a session to help you identify all the various numbers in your payslip and their relevance so you can completely understand this crucial document. 

  • This service helps you with translating communication from your native language into English and vice versa. It also provides support for accessing the translation services available through the Department of Home Affairs for all official services in Australia. The services offered are by professionals who can help with document translation as well as verbal support over the phone at just the cost of a phone call. 

    We are also building a network of migrants who voluntarily give their time to help you with translating services in their native language. This is a work in progress and we are constantly adding to the languages available for translation.

    The current list includes;

    Hindi

    Portuguese

    Arabic

    Bengali

    Nepali

    Gujarati

    Note: This is a volunteer run support service and does not support long texts and any legal or technical translations.