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COUNTRY GUIDE

Applying in Austria.

Find federal vacancies in the Jobbörse and follow the submission instructions in the individual Ausschreibung.

Reviewed 4 October 2026

What to check before applying

  • Many notices accept an online application through a career profile; others name a different channel. Read the section on application documents and procedure rather than assuming profile registration applies you automatically.
  • The federal guidance distinguishes general access to the Austrian labour market from positions reserved to Austrian nationals. Check the actual post’s requirements, German-language expectations and qualifications.
  • Use the reference code and arrange the requested certificates before the closing time. State, municipal and specialist public employers may run their own recruitment procedures.

Official instructions

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The vacancy determines the documents, qualifications and selection stages. Pair this country guide with the guide for your occupation or recruitment route.

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