The Go-to Resource for Japanese Jobs in Australia

This list was curated by Abhijoy Ghoshroy (LinkedIn)

Table of Contents (updated: 02/2024)

• Recruiters/ Job Information
• Business Organizations
• General/ Visa Information
• Cultural Organizations
• Education
• Japanese Language
• Trivia/ Fun Facts

If you want to work specifically in Japan, don’t forget to check out the Japan Resources page. 

Regardless of the country you want to live in, be sure to see the Online Resources page for informative websites, YouTube channels, podcasts, apps, and more!

Sponsors

Recruiters/ Job Information

The below-mentioned recruitment agencies mainly deal with interpretation/ translation, finance, operations, engineering and IT opportunities.

• careerjet – Find Japanese company jobs in Australia
• Agenda Personnel – Boutique recruitment consultancy firm
• Staff Solutions Australia – A leading recruitment agency based in Australia, specializing in bilingual and local talent.
• Page Group – Creating opportunities across the globe along with providing recruitment services.
• JET Programme – Get to know about the programme, applications open September each year and submission deadline being around November December. Information also hosted on the Embassy websites of Japan in Australia.
• Seek – Job listings for Japanese language professionals
• Adzuna – Interesting jobs for Japanese speaking candidates
• Indeed – Japanese jobs across multiple domains

Other information related to networking opportunities are as follows:

• ANZ Chamber of Commerce in Japan – List of Australian companies in Japan
• Companylist.org – Information on Japanese companies operating in Australia.

Business Organizations

These communities play an important role in promoting business and investments between the two nations.

• Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sydney Inc.
• Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Melbourne
• Japanese Association of Western Australia
• Gold Coast Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane – Relevant web links for growth of trade & commerce, providing support to the business community.
• JETRO Australia
• Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee
• Support for Japanese Companies – Information relating to different Japanese business societies in Australia, website maintained by the Embassy of Japan in Australia.
• Doing business in Japan – A ready reckoner on how to do business in Japan, Australian Government website. Other relevant business information available. They also provide international trade support.
• Ai Group – Helping Australian companies and businesses enter the lucrative Japanese market. Find business, trade & commerce related information and much more.
• Japan Local Government Centre

General/ Visa Information

All the below-mentioned pages are simply designed and contain the same information mainly dealing with visas, cultural events, economic and foreign policy.

• Embassy of Japan in Australia – Official information across categories like visa, culture, education, Australia-Japan relations, JET program, foreign policy & affairs, various exchanges and initiatives between the two nations etc. Browse through the introduction provided on the website along with other fascinating information on Japan. All this and more, keep exploring.
• Consulate General of Japan, Brisbane
• Consulate General of Japan in Cairns
• Consulate General of Japan in Melbourne – Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia
• Consulate General of Japan in Perth
• Consulate General of Japan in Sydney
• Consulates in Australia – Contact details of offices across Australia
• Japanese Visa Information
• Immigration and Citizenship, Australian Government
• Useful Links, Consulate General of Japan in Sydney – All relevant information related to Japan
• Languages.Org.Au – Facebook page which directs you to their services and general information website.
• Australia-Japan Relations (Wikipedia)

Cultural Organizations

Bringing the two nations together and promoting mutual cultural interests. Also find suitable career, networking and volunteering opportunities – discover your Ikigai today! Society memberships available.

• The National Federation of Australia-Japan Societies
• Australia Japan Society of New South Wales
• The Japan Foundation, Australia
• The Australia Japan Business Council of Victoria (AJBCV), formerly known as the Australia JapanSociety of Victoria (AJSV)
• Australia-Japan Foundation
• Australia Japan Society of Tasmania Inc.
• Australia Japan Society – Queensland Inc.
• JASIC Inc. – Providing community support services
• Cultural Atlas – Japanese community in Australia
• Meetup – Japanese Culture Groups
• Cultural Pulse – Japanese events and stories in Australia
• Japanese Community of Melbourne (Wikipedia)

Education

• Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane: Education – Useful information relating to education and scholarship.
• Consulate-General of Japan in Perth: Education – Various educational programmes and scholarships offered by the Government of Japan.
• Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney: Education – Useful information relating to education and scholarship.
• Japanese Studies Association of Australia – Professional association for learners.

Japanese Language

Browse through the different language learning options available. Happy learning!

Schools in Adelaide and South Australia

• Japanese College of Adelaide – Flexible classes available
• Language Trainers, Adelaide – Online Japanese lessons anytime, anywhere. Native Japanese tutors available.
• Listen & Learn, Adelaide – Learn from the comfort of your home
• School of Languages
• Vocational Language Learning Centre – Courses to meet your personal requirements. Available online and in schools.

Schools in Brisbane and Queensland

• The Brisbane Japanese Language and Culture School
• GoGo Japanese Brisbane
• LaPont Language Centre
• Language Trainers, Brisbane
• Listen & Learn, Brisbane

Schools in Cairns and Queensland

• English Life Cairns – Trial lessons available
• Learn Japanese Cairns
• Sunshine Japanese
• Listen & Learn, Cairns – Flexible and tailor-made classes
• Language Trainers, Cairns

Schools in Canberra and ACT

• Awesome Japanese – Language and culture school
• Language Trainers, Canberra
• Ainslie School
• Listen & Learn, Canberra

Schools in Melbourne and Victoria

• JAPANEASY, Melbourne
• iJapanese, Melbourne
• Japanese Melbourne Language School – Private lessons for $30
• Japanese Language Courses at CAE
• Japanese Tutor Melbourne
• JiC Language School

Schools in Perth and Western Australia

• TAFE, Western Australia: Japanese Studies
• The Nichigo Centre
• Language Trainers, Perth
• Yume Japanese
• Listen & Learn, Perth
• Harmony Japanese

Schools in Sydney and NSW

• Language Courses at Japan Foundation
• Japanese Sydney
• Japanese Language School – BBI College
• Nihongo-Juku
• Sydney Community College
• Sydney Language Solutions – Meeting all your language needs
• La Lingua Language School
• WEA Sydney
• Macquarie Community College
• Learn 4 Good

Degree Programs

• Top Courses Abroad – Universities offering Japanese language programs (general information).
• The University of Adelaide – Japanese Language Programs

• The University of Queensland – Institute of Modern Languages
• Brisbane Universities Language Alliance – Take your degree further with a Japanese language certification.
• Australian National University – Japanese Studies
• University of Canberra – Japanese Language & Culture
• RMIT Australia – Japanese Studies
• Japanese Studies – The University of Western Australia
• Japanese Language Schools – NSW Government
• The University of Sydney – Japanese Language Programs

JLPT Certification

• List of Overseas Test Site Cities and Local Host Institutions – Test Centres in Australia (Oceania). This website also includes information on the JLPT examination, learning materials, and interactive learning tools. More than useful for language learners across all levels.
• JLPT New Test Timings – New exam section timings for N4 and N5 starting December 2020.

Trivia/ Fun Facts

• Jennifer Lim Artist – Original artwork inspired from the Japanese concept of Ukiyo-e, helping you find a deeper connection with Asia!!
• Japanese Australians (Wikipedia) – A note on Japanese nationals residing in Australia.
• What Japan Thinks of Australia?
• What Australians Think of Japan?
• Melb Japanese Summer Festival 

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Don’t forget to check out the other Resource pages, too! The Japan page is all about working in Japan. The Online Resource page is all about culture, language and job search tips, regardless of your home country.