WHV Work thread - What Industries Are Still Booming Down Here?

ollie2426

thanks a million for your reply much appreciated

tristangunner

If your trade is on the new SOL list which was announced in July then you can apply for a 176 State sponsored visa on 100 points- however you have to wait for each state to announce their new state migration plan( which should happen in the next month) and hope that your trade is on one of the plans.

If it is you will be classified as a Cat 2 applicant and will expect processing time of 6 months. It could take another 6 months to get Skills assessed and state sponsorship.


The other alternative is to try and use any contacts you have in oz already and get a company to sponsor you- 1/2 the processing time.

I am a family man like yourself and know exactly how you feel
All the best

ollie2426

Hi thanks tristanguner every bit of information helps. my wife's grandfather has a brother over there would this be of any use he's 79

mandrake04

See attached for eligible family members able to sponsor.

Really with your age at 39 you are going struggle for points you will have to do the International English test to get the max 25 points for that but even then since you haven't worked in 2 years that might still keep you short of points since you require to have worked at least 12 out of the 24 months before lodgment.

For an offshore employer sponsored PR you still need a skills assessment, not sure how not working in 2 years could affect that either.

Good luck anyway

ollie2426

thanks for your reply mandrake04 well apprtciated.i got 60 points for my trade 20 for my age form 35 to 39. 15 points for English language and 5 partner skills I'm going to give it a go and see what happens,

ollie2426

This not working for two years thing just wondering is there any think I can do to improve this situation,

iamthe43

Have many people managed to get sponsorship for NZ?

Im looking at heading out there to find work. From what ive seen, there is plenty of it aswell. And to be honest, im just so depressed here in Ireland, not working, I cant wait to leave the place.

west101

iamthe43 wrote: »

Have many people managed to get sponsorship for NZ?

Im looking at heading out there to find work. From what ive seen, there is plenty of it aswell. And to be honest, im just so depressed here in Ireland, not working, I cant wait to leave the place.

Heard off a mate that anyone with a construction qualification can get their visa processed before christmas appartently people are needed to rebuild after the eartquake.

BlackEdelweiss

I have an ordinary degree in Building Services Engineering and I am doing an Honors add on year in Fire Safety Engineering. I heard there is work in Oz for fire engineers on the oil rigs, does anybody know about this or where I should look to find out more?
I am a 36 year old mature student and even though I dont have experience working as an engineer I am working as a chef while I go through college, is there anything to stop me applying as a chef and then looking for work as an engineer?

Zambia

On a 175 no once you are here you are free to seek employment as you choose.

mandrake04

I think that Chef is on Schedule 4 which means you need state sponsorship so it would be a 176.

BlackEdelweiss

What is the 2 year study requirement for the Australian visa about, I never heard of it before. Does it replace the need to have worked in a certain occupation for the previous few years? Is it just for study completed in Australia?

Ardsbeg

Was lookin to do RSA course on-line but it now says that a seperate course is needed in New South Wales(Sydney)..havin problems accessing the course via Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing

Can anyone send me the weblink Cheers

and RSA isnt accepted in Victria either according to this

http://www.qhint.com/promo/content.php?id=2

Hail 2 Da Thief

Hi folks,

I'm planning on moving to either Oz or NZ at the start on Jan.
I've a few years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
Can anybody please tell me whether there's many opportunities available in this field in either Oz or NZ?
If so, which are the best cities/locations to find employment?

Thanks in advance!

padrepio

Hail 2 Da Thief wrote: »

Hi folks,

I'm planning on moving to either Oz or NZ at the start on Jan.
I've a few years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
Can anybody please tell me whether there's many opportunities available in this field in either Oz or NZ?
If so, which are the best cities/locations to find employment?

Thanks in advance!

couple of my mates have picked up work easily as QS in Sydney. Seems to be a good bit of work here anyway. Getting into the mining companies is where the money is, using Perth as your base is probably the best bet if that is your aim.

v.e.r.b.a.l

How's the jobfront for the I.T. sector in New Zealand? Thinking of heading to NZ for a year with my girlfriend who's in marketing. Travelled around there last year, but can't really think of a place to base ourselves. Christchurch seemed nice?

jank

v.e.r.b.a.l wrote: »

How's the jobfront for the I.T. sector in New Zealand? Thinking of heading to NZ for a year with my girlfriend who's in marketing. Travelled around there last year, but can't really think of a place to base ourselves. Christchurch seemed nice?

+ 1 millions CHCH is brilliant BUT and a very big but very hard to get IT work especially on a WHV. Might be a bit easier now you will have an easier time to get a job in Wellington.

Go for it though!

Mdawg

Im a civil engineer thinking about heading to Oz in january, whats the story with the jobs down there these days? particularly around the melbourne area?
i have about 3 years experience but havent worked in nearly 2 years!:(

bri007

Hi, i wonder could anybody give me some advice or tips. I am considering emmigrating to oz or new zealand next year, I have a diplma in electronics Engineering, does anyone know what my chances of getting work are with this, I am also doin an accouting technician course at present, but i think that isnt recognised over there, just uk and ireland. I am 29, so i need to know if i would get something if i went over.

cheers.

mandrake04

bri007 wrote: »

Hi, i wonder could anybody give me some advice or tips. I am considering emmigrating to oz or new zealand next year, I have a diplma in electronics Engineering, does anyone know what my chances of getting work are with this, I am also doin an accouting technician course at present, but i think that isnt recognised over there, just uk and ireland. I am 29, so i need to know if i would get something if i went over.

cheers.

For Australia are you talking about getting a skilled Permanent visa?

A diploma in Electronic Engineering and 3 years (out of the last 4 years) relevant industry experience would be enough to satisfy the skills assessment before applying for the visa.

The accounting technician course would be useless unless you have 3 years experience.

I would start here and see if you qualify for emigration http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/eligibility-applicant.htm

mobius42

Mdawg wrote: »

Im a civil engineer thinking about heading to Oz in january, whats the story with the jobs down there these days? particularly around the melbourne area?
i have about 3 years experience but havent worked in nearly 2 years!:(

You don't have much time if you're thinking of getting a skilled migration visa so. To qualify, you need 12 months work experience within the last 2 years in a field relevant to your degree. I've seen a good few civil engineering jobs posted on the jobs boards; seek.com.au is where most companies advertise.

Plug

Hows the car industry going? I'll be qualified next year as a car mechanic. I might make a dive down there maybe early 2012. Anyone know how car mechanics are getting on?

Zambia

They are fine in 2010 ... but this comment has a best before of 6 months from the date of issue.

macman2010

Guys, a bit of advice please. Myself and my wife are considering moving to Oz and setting up a home and staying for the long term.
She's a nurse and im and engineer (mechanical) with 10 years experience between the both of us.
What is the job market at the moment.
Were both employed at the moment and afraid to give up our jobs in case it does not work out in australia.

hussey

macman2010 wrote: »

Guys, a bit of advice please. Myself and my wife are considering moving to Oz and setting up a home and staying for the long term.
She's a nurse and im and engineer (mechanical) with 10 years experience between the both of us.
What is the job market at the moment.
Were both employed at the moment and afraid to give up our jobs in case it does not work out in australia.

Nothing is certain, but there are always jobs in Nursing, and engineering seems to be going well too.

daithi1970

Hi folks my wife and I are 40 yr old medical scientists with about 16-17 yrs experience and 2 kids.I have a couple of queries..
1.What are the prospects of employment in our sector in oz/nz?
2. Are there recruitment companies who specialise in sponsorship in medical/medcial sciences in oz/nz
3.Are we better off to wait until July 2011 in the light of changed immigration policies in oz, or should we try to get sponsorship staight away?

Thanks in advance for any advice given,

daithi

mandrake04

daithi1970 wrote: »

Hi folks my wife and I are 40 yr old medical scientists with about 16-17 yrs experience and 2 kids.I have a couple of queries..
1.What are the prospects of employment in our sector in oz/nz?
2. Are there recruitment companies who specialise in sponsorship in medical/medcial sciences in oz/nz
3.Are we better off to wait until July 2011 in the light of changed immigration policies in oz, or should we try to get sponsorship staight away?

Thanks in advance for any advice given,

daithi

I reckon youre laughing, anything with medical and that sort of experience and you can't go wrong. Although I wouldn't wait around I would start putting the feelers out now.

sar23

Heya!

Got my WHV and am planning on heading out to Melbourne at the end of Jan/start of Feb, just wondering what the work situation is like over there at that time of year as they'll be heading into Autumn down there? will mainly be looking for cafe/restaraunt/bar/retail/clerical jobs..basically anything that will keep things going!

Appreciate any info as I am getting slightly worried because this is the only time I can go, I cant put it off until June/July, and am afraid i'll end up jobless!!!?! :0

Thank you!!

filthymcnasty

bri007 wrote: »

Hi, i wonder could anybody give me some advice or tips. I am considering emmigrating to oz or new zealand next year, I have a diplma in electronics Engineering, does anyone know what my chances of getting work are with this, I am also doin an accouting technician course at present, but i think that isnt recognised over there, just uk and ireland. I am 29, so i need to know if i would get something if i went over.

cheers.

also have electronics diploma.
If you are thinking of going for the oz skills visa bear in mind diploma in electronics will only get you 40 points as opposed to 60 for most professions.
so this might not bring up you up to the mark you need.
With the new visa guidelines coming in next july you may be better off waiting until then before applying.

Noo

Hey I was wondering if anyone could give me some clear answers (looking around the internet gives so much different information).

Anyway I'm a civil engineering graduate with no experience, not for lack of desperately trying, and am planning to move to Perth by next summer to try get some engineering experience. I'm only really entitled to a WHV or Sponsership visa. I was thinking of a WHV but know people on those have a bad rep and jobs chances arent good on it. I've been putting loads of effort into building up my CV since finishing college so I was hoping a graduate entry job (which there are a good few in perth) would not be beyond me over there, the only thing lacking is work experience, I cant even get unpaid work here.

With no work experience I wouldnt know how to go about getting sponsership from a company. If a get a WHV can a company still sponser you and change you visa status.

I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.