How To Get A Job In Australia
Finding work in Australia is the focus of this part of our emigrating to Australia guide…
As with other English speaking countries, Australia is committed to equal employment opportunities for all, and your qualifications and work experience (and to a lesser extent flexibility) will determine your career, not your nationality.
Different parts of Australia offer better job prospects in certain industries than other, so you’ll need to research where your particular qualifications and experience are in demand. Broadly speaking, Sydney is best for finance, Melbourne and Adelaide for manufacturing, and Perth for resources. The big cities tend to have very competitive employment markets though, and you may find that you initially have to take work in one of the provinces.
Bring with you any qualifications, certificates and references you may have when you emigrate. However, bare in mind that the fact that they may have been recognized officially by the government as part of the migration process doesnt mean that an Australian prospective employer will also do so. Local qualifications are generally preferred over others and the majority of migrants to Australia would significantly improve their career prospects by getting an Australian qualification after migrating.
As for work experience, the same applies as with qualifications. The fact that you may have worked for the best company in your field in your home country may not make much impression on an Australian employer who has never heard of it. You can promote your case by including information on your former employer with any job application (a link to its website may be useful) but in many cases this wont be of great benefit. You must be prepared to initially take a less skilled (and less well paid) job than you are qualified for, to get some local experience while you look for something better.
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Australia’s Best Cities
Where to live in Australia is the topic for this installment of our guide to emigrating to Australia…
Sydney, the biggest city Australia has to offer, is located on Australia’s south-east coast. Despite being regarded as an expensive city, it’s a leading destination for immigrants. One of the pacific regions biggest business hubs, it’s the regional headquarters for approximately 500 multinational coporations.
Melbourne, the second most inhabited city in Australia, is the capital of the State of Victoria. Viewed as Australia’s cultural and sporting capital, it’s also a centre for arts, commerce, education, industry and tourism, as is Repeatedly listed as one of the world’s most livable cities. It’s been the subject of sizeable employment and population growth in recent years and there has been substantial international investment in the city’s property market and industries.
Brisbane, one of the major business hubs in Australia, is the state capital of Queensland. Blue-collar industries include metalworking, paper milling and petroleum refining, and white-collar ones include financial services, public sector administration and information technology. It’s also noted as being a very multicultural city, with over 20% of its residents being born outside of Australia (South Africa, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom being the main contributors).
Adelaide, a costal city in the state of South Australia, has a history of attracting immigrants from countries where English isn’t the first language, which has led to it developing into a welcoming multicultural place. It’s noted for its many festivals and sporting events, its food, wine and culture, and its long beachfronts, and ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. The economy there is primarily based around Exporting, manufacturing, and defense technology and research form the base of the the economy there.
Perth, located in western Australia, is seen as the center for government and business for the whole of that side of the country. It has a growth rate consistently higher than the national average and this has seen it develop into the fourth largest city in Australia. British-born residents are plentiful there, and it’s also been a particularly popular destination for Chinese and South African immigrants. Manufacturing aside (due to its substantial distance from other populous Australian cities), lots of employment opportunities are on offer there.
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Emigrating To Australia : Getting A Visa
How to get an Australian visa is the topic of this installment of our guide to emigrating to Australia…
Australia has a universal visa system, which means that all people traveling to Australia (except Australian citizens) require a valid visa to enter the country. Failure to arrange this prior to arrival will result in you being turned away on arrival at the airport and being immediately sent back to the country you flew from.
You can find details of the various types of visas offered by visiting http://www.immi.gov.au, where you can also download an immigration application form. Be sure to read through all of the information and advice provided on the website to ensure that you’re both applying for the right type of visa and are eligible for it.
An immigration application form must be completed by all applicants wishing to emigrate to Australia and it must be sent to an office of the Department of Immigration and Culture (DIAC) with all relevant documentation and the fee.
It’s absolutely crucial that any paperwork submitted is done so correctly or your application will be returned to you, and you will, unfortunately, have to re apply. You can use a migration agent to help you with this if you have any concerns about your ability to do it yourself.
Fees for visas vary dramatically depending upon the visa category you are applying under. With police checks, medical records, government fees etc, the cost of the application can, sometimes, be a considerable expense. The time taken to process your application also varies, though you should allow a minimum of 12 months.
The DIAC will inform you of their decision by letter, which will also include details of how to get your passport updated (if your application was successful) or how do apply for a review of their decision (if your application was unsuccessful).
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