Up to $10,000 in incentives available for qualified, skilled workers to move to WA.
There’s never been a better time to make the move to the sunny shores of Western Australia. Our vibrant construction sector needs qualified skilled workers to support industry demands.
To support this demand for skilled workers in construction, the WA Government is offering up to $10,000 in incentives to suitably qualified building and construction professionals and tradespeople, who are Australian residents/citizens, to move to WA from other States and Territories, through the Build a Life in WA Incentive.
How does the Build a Life in WA Incentive work?
From January 2025, eligible skilled workers who are Australian residents/citizens can receive payments of up to $10,000.
Detailed eligibility information for the Build a Life in WA Incentive will be available in December 2024.
Licensed tradespeople are supported to work in WA through the Automatic Mutual Recognition of Occupational Registration (AMR) scheme. Those eligible for AMR will not be required to apply for recognition and pay for a second licence if they are already licensed to perform the same activities in their home state.
Find out more about the AMR scheme
Electrical workers and electrical contractors are not currently part of the AMR scheme in WA, however they can apply for mutual recognition through the WA Department of Environment, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS), and use their home state registration to get a WA licence. This requires completion of registration form and payment of application fee(s).
With a significant pipeline of Government-led as well as private sector construction and manufacturing work, there’s no better time for skilled workers to come and find work in WA.
Home to Australia’s sunniest capital city, Perth, with the whitest beaches and breathtaking natural beauty. You can find the perfect job opportunity and experience warm weather even in winter, as well as world-class surf, renowned craft beer, excellent local food and plenty of adventure on your doorstep.
The building and construction industry are seeking skilled workers to join the WA workforce.