Finding a job is important. It means you have your own income and are integrated directly into society. Many countries have free access to the job market in Austria. Others need a work permit. The AMS (Labour Market Service) is responsible for this.
The AMS (Labour Market Service) is the place for jobseekers. Here you will find advice and information. You must register before you get a consultation appointment.
AMS – Labour Market Service
Auerspergstraße 67
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 (0) 662 8883 -0
www.ams.at/sbg
You want to do an apprenticeship:
In the AMS (Labour Market Service) there is advice and information on apprenticeships.
For the pursuit of a trade in Austria you need a business license. This you can get after registration with the responsible business authority. Further information can be found at the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce.
Here you can register a self-employed business:
Office for Public Regulation / Business Authority
Schwarzstraße 44
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 (0) 662 8072 2848
gewerbe@stadt-salzburg.at
The following documents must be brought to the business registration:
It is also possible to apply for various subsidies at the Chamber of Commerce.
Information is available at the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce:
Julius-Raab-Platz 1
5027 Salzburg
www.wko.at/service/dienststelle.html
At AST, you can get a free consultation, even in your own language.
AST – Contact point for people with qualifications acquired abroad
Auerspergstraße 67
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 (0) 732 931 60 30
www.anlaufstelle-anerkennung.at/anlaufstellen
The Vebbas Association will also help you.
VEBBAS Association
Auerspergstraße 17
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 (0) 662 87 32 48
www.vebbas.at/en
Frau & Arbeit GmbH
Griesgasse 2
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 (0) 662 880 72 30
www.frau-und-arbeit.at
Austrian Tenant and Homeowners’ Association (ÖMB)
Merianstraße 13
5020 Salzburg
Phone: + 43 (0) 662 86 98-0
Information on property and tenancy questions, initial consultation in all residential law matters is free of charge at the ÖMB (also without membership).
AK – Chamber for Workers and Employees
Markus-Sittikus-Straße 10
5020 Salzburg
Phone: + 43 (0) 662 86 87
www.sbg.arbeiterkammer.at
Advice on issues related to labour law. From employment contracts to time recording.
Salzburg Chamber of Commerce
Julius-Raab-Platz 1
5020 Salzburg
Phone: + 43 (0) 662 88 88 324
www.wko.at/service/Startseite.html
Legal advice on issues such as corporate law, social and labour law, etc.
Association of Human Rights Austria, Salzburg Office
Jahnstraße 18/101
5020 Salzburg
Phone: + 43 (0) 662 873 465
www.verein-menschenrechte.at/en-index.html
Legal advice on asylum procedures and asylum issues.
Legal advice for refugees at Caritas
Plainstraße 83
5020 Salzburg
Phone: + 43 (0) 662 849 373 214
www.caritas-salzburg.at/hilfe-angebote/asyl-und-integration/rechtsberatung-fuer-fluechtlinge
In Austria, an important insurance is the legal protection insurance. It provides security for financial and legal matters in the event of an emergency. At the Chamber for Workers you can also get advice on insurance.
