Key point
Set up the essentials in the right order and keep every document needed for employment and tax.
Your first weeks
Arrange a local contact address, bank access, TFN application, myGov and super details. Do not create an ABN unless the work genuinely requires one.
During work and before leaving
Keep payslips and receipts, check Income Statements, update contact details and remember any Australian tax return obligation.
Before you apply
Check that your information covers the correct Australian income year. Keep source documents and do not enter TFNs, passport numbers or bank credentials in ordinary messages.
This guide provides general information only. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances and current law. Check official ATO guidance or obtain personal assistance before lodging.