Spanish workers are looking to Australia to escape the nation's deepening economic woes, as youth unemployment reaches 60 per cent in parts of the country.

The Spanish-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it has noticed a spike in enquiries from Spanish job hunters, but says it is unable to provide figures on the exact number of arrivals.

Some of those enquiring into Australian employment remain in Europe, says the chamber, while others have already made the move to Australia and are looking for work.

The chamber's New South Wales president Lillian Ajuria says Spanish companies setting up shop in Australia, rather than taking jobs from Australian citizens, are creating them.

"A lot of jobs are being created in Australia for Australian citizens because of the Spanish companies coming here and sitting up operations," she said.

Many of those who are making the move are employed on 457 visas in industries where there are skills shortages in Australia.

According to the chamber there are skill shortages in renewable energy requiring workers to be brought in from Spain.

Young Spaniards, however, cannot get working holiday visas because there is no reciprocal arrangement between Spain and Australia.

Instead they enrol in a course at a university or college and apply for a student visa, which lets them work 20 hours per week.

Juan Gutierrez, who is a qualified engineer, could not find an engineering role in Australia or Spain.

He is now studying a masters in engineering and works part-time at a Sydney delicatessen.

"The situation is pretty difficult back in Spain. We've got 6 million people unemployed," Mr Gutierrez said.

"I'm looking for a job as an engineer but working here helps me to live, helps me to pay my bills, helps me to live here in Australia."

Juan Gutierrez's employer Eduardo Perlo has hired dozens of young Europeans and expects many more to come knocking on his door.

"They're coming. Obviously, the European situation is a bit difficult for young people, so they're looking for a lot of coming to Australia," Mr Perlo said.

Ms Aljuria says discussions are underway about launching a working holiday visa program for Spaniards.