If you are granted asylum or you are under subsidiary protection (“Subsidiärer Schutz”), you have full access to the austrian labour market. You have to go to register with the state Jobservice (“AMS/Arbeitsmarktservice”). They will try and find a job for you, but if you want to work, best is to look for a job yourself because the jobs offered by the Jobservice could be any jobs which might not meet your interests at all.
It is important to note that it is not so easy to get a job in Austria. Lots of workplaces demand good german language skills and some people will not hire migrants for racist reasons even though that’s illegal. It’s not impossible though to find a job with proper working conditions, just keep in mind that it might be an exhausting and time-taking procedure.
Organising / labour rights
In case of legal problems at your workplace (for example: not receiving your wages) you can contact:
ÖGB (Catamaran)
Lift D, 1. Stock, Raum 1913
Johann-Böhm-Platz 1
1020 Wien
Email: office@undok.at
Telefon: +43-1-53444-39040