The sixth largest country in the world, Australia is a vast land of immense diversity. Shaped by its natural beauty, multiculturalism and the lowest population density in the world, Australian culture is one of intrigue, energy and opportunity. Australia’s strong economy fuelled by a skilled and multilingual workforce and low operating costs makes it an ideal place for foreign investment and business opportunities. An international assignment in such a diverse and dynamic country is an appealing endeavour but can be a challenging and stressful experience. Without an in-depth understanding of a new set of cultural rules and behaviours, living and working in Australia may result in frustrations, misunderstandings and failed opportunities.

Communicaid’s Living & Working in Australia courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Australia, as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Australian culture and business etiquette.

Benefits

A Communicaid Living and Working in Australia course will provide you with:

- A comprehensive overview of Australian culture including historical, economic, social and
religious background information and context
- An awareness of culture and country shock as well as coping strategies
- Key tools and strategies to enable you to understand and respond to business and social
nuances of Australian culture
- Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in the
Australia

Who should attend

Living and Working in Australia will be of benefit to you if you:

- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Australia for business purposes
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in Australia and spend periods of time in Australia

Course Content

All our Living and Working in Australia training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal and/or organisational requirements and existing skills set. A Living and Working in Australia course typically includes:
- Preconceptions and stereotypes of Australia
- Managing culture and country shock
- Australian people and Australian society
- Practical information on living and working in Australia
- Australian social and business etiquette
- Language differences
- Attitudes and values in Australian business culture
- Australian management and negotiation styles
- Tips for effective business communication in Australia
- Strategies and advice for successful living and working in Australia

Approach

Living and Working in Australia courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.

Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.

The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in Australia course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in Australia Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Australia trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is a sample profile of a member of our Cultural Awareness Training team.

GT

GT is a Sydney based specialist in the fields of intercultural training, international relocation and career transition. Having undergone several international relocations herself, she has devoted her career to supporting expatriate and repatriate individuals and families with personal and professional transition issues. She is a UK national and has lived and worked in France, Spain, Brazil and the United States.

GT’s professional background includes language teaching, human resource management, training and development, and executive coaching. During her ten year career as an intercultural trainer, Gina has developed and delivered individual cross-cultural orientations, group global awareness programmes, and expatriate career and life planning workshops.

During her 17 years in New York, GT worked with a wide range of blue chip clients including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, Texaco and American Express. She also held the position of Career Channel Editor at ExpatSpouse.com for three years and published CultureSmart USA an essential guide to American culture. GT has delivered Living and Working in Australia cultural training courses to key Communicaid clients including Cadbury Schweppes.