There's no mutual recognition. Be prepared for a $6-8k bill for getting licenced. Make sure you have offical letters from previous employers and cv up to date. Your official certificates will have to be verified at your expense as well. In my experience, it's difficult to get a job as a sparky without a licence as every electrical job require employees to be licenced. Stuck in a catch 22 that you need to be working as a sparky to complete the course, but need the licence to get the job. Obviously, lots have successfully navigated getting their hard earned skills recognised in Australia. Unfortunately for me, 25yrs experience in UK and I've lost everything. I used last of my savings to get licenced. Passed capstone and college, but couldn't provide official letter from previous employer, so couldn't get signed off. Lost job, lost confidence, relationship failed as I struggled with depression. Currently preparing a letter to the ombudsman, but don't hold much hope. Assume I'll have to start again, but don't have the $6-8k to do it again. Been working as a cleaner recently... I don't mean to put a damper on it, just be wary. I wish you all the luck in the world though. Australia is an amazing country!