Working a ''real job'' on a WHV

Oggie87

I had a bit of a trawl through the threads and couldnt find an answer so apologies in advance for the repeat question.

I have an MSc in Enviro science, moving to Melbourne in Jan, would love to get a job in the Green/enviro sector, Im curious as to whether or not employers would consider hiring me as I only have applied for a WHV?? Would love to get a ''real job'' but if not I have experience in other fields that are more seasonal in work.

Im sure another visa classification would be the answer to this question but I only want to stay in Oz for a year as I have another job that I want to begin next year.

Nice one

Kmc123

Oggie87 wrote: »

I had a bit of a trawl through the threads and couldnt find an answer so apologies in advance for the repeat question.

I have an MSc in Enviro science, moving to Melbourne in Jan, would love to get a job in the Green/enviro sector, Im curious as to whether or not employers would consider hiring me as I only have applied for a WHV?? Would love to get a ''real job'' but if not I have experience in other fields that are more seasonal in work.

Im sure another visa classification would be the answer to this question but I only want to stay in Oz for a year as I have another job that I want to begin next year.

Nice one

It's a hard one I'd say as on a WHV your only eligable to work with the one employer for a 6 month period!! I'm in the same boat and am moving in 2 weeks to find a "real job", we can always hope!!

hussey

Honestly most professionals don't mind, 6 months is a great time to access someone, I mean if they are a good worker companies jump at the chance to keep them.

There are a huge number of 457's given out to WHV workers each year.

Some jobs yes it would be a problem, but if you are a good worker then shouldn't be too difficult.

We go through a decent number of contractors and if anyone of them are good then it's not a problem to get them sponsored.

mise_me_fein3

It shouldn't be a problem. If you get a 6 month role and you do well they is a fair chance they'll keep you.

The probably don't know anything about sponsorship so just ask about it 3 or 4 months in.....if/when you get a job.

Shazforgrub

I'm an enviro aswell, came over to a 'real job' on a WHV, it was no problem at all with my employers. My contract states I'm on a 6 month trial as such, but they want to start the process of sponsoring me now anyway after just a month. They didn't know anything about the whole visa process until they hired me anf looked into it for themselves, so I guess a lot of places might not even think about it, if you're qualifications and experience are up to scratch there should be no problems getting hired

NewsMeQuick

hussey wrote: »

Honestly most professionals don't mind, 6 months is a great time to access someone, I mean if they are a good worker companies jump at the chance to keep them.

There are a huge number of 457's given out to WHV workers each year.

Some jobs yes it would be a problem, but if you are a good worker then shouldn't be too difficult.

We go through a decent number of contractors and if anyone of them are good then it's not a problem to get them sponsored.

Would it be the same for other areas? I'm a recent graduate of international business and languages. I can't get any experience at home though I understand that would be very helpful for a WHV. It's a catch 22 situation - if I could get experience at home, I wouldn't need to move. I'm particularly interested in business communications, HR, marketing, public admin though I'm quite open to other areas. Anything in an international/global company would the ideal situation. If there were any chance I could get sponsored after a 6 month role, I'd go.