Global IWPInternational Workforce Platform Register your interest

Australian-qualified? Tell us if a GCC career interests you.

Allied health, engineering, accounting and commerce, and experienced supply chain professionals.

GCC means the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

Register your interest (3 minutes) Free, no obligation. Research only.

Why we are asking

The region has been through a difficult period in 2026. We are doing this research now so that, if conditions settle and Gulf employers step up hiring, we already understand who is interested and what they would need.

Many people who studied in Australia are working outside their field, or are weighing what comes after their current visa. Employers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf value Australian qualifications.

We want to understand whether a structured pathway into GCC professional roles would be useful to you, and what it would need to offer.

Who is behind this

Professor Andrew Parratt, founder of Global IWP, based in Melbourne.

Global IWP is an Australian initiative. We started it because many people who trained here have qualifications that Gulf employers value, but no clear way to reach those employers. Before building a service, we want to hear from the people it would be for.

What a GCC role can offer

These are general facts about working in the region, not a description of any specific role.

  • TaxPersonal income in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar is generally not subject to income tax.
  • PackagePackages for professional roles often include housing or a housing allowance, health insurance and annual flights. Packages vary by employer, role, experience and nationality.
  • ExperienceInternational experience in your field.

What happens if you register

  1. You complete a 3-minute form and download the pay and conditions report for your field straight away.
  2. We may invite you to a short follow-up survey or a 20-minute call. Both are optional.
  3. We use the results to decide which sectors and employers to work with.
  4. If we develop opportunities that fit your profile, we contact you. You are under no obligation.

Register your interest

Fourteen short questions, about 3 minutes. Contact details come last. Questions marked optional can be skipped.

Your field
Highest qualification completed in Australia
Years of paid work in your field (anywhere)
Are you currently working in your field?
Visa status (optional)
How seriously are you considering working in the GCC?
Where would you consider? (tick all that apply)
Would you move
What are your biggest concerns? (choose up to three)

How can we contact you?

Your report downloads as soon as you register. We use these details only for this research and to tell you about the findings.

No cost. You can ask us to delete your data at any time.

Thinking about Australia long term?

Some people see GCC work as a step that builds experience, savings and professional English before applying for Australian permanent residency. Australia’s points test is under review, so we do not make claims about points.

If this matters to you, tell us in the form and we will cover it in our research. Always get advice from a registered migration agent.