food service or hospitality

mommyof3inmi · 06-03-2008, 04:22 PM

Hi everyone,

The family may be moving to Oz soon on a skilled Visa. My husband is skilled in the trades and I know they are really recruiting trades people in Oz right now, but I was wondering how hard/easy it would be for me to snag a job in the food service or hospitality industry.

I haven't worked for over a year here, do to a few circumstances. One of them being job shortages here, I also decided to stay home with my kids for a while. But, when I decided to go back no one wanted to hire me.....wondering if it was because I was off work for so long.

I suppose it would depend on what part of Oz we are moving to. We are thinking Brisbane/Queensland. Hubby is sending his TRA in the next few days and we should find out if they need him soon(which I think they will) he is a plumber/pipefitter here, but can do just about anything in the trades. Once thats done he will finally apply for the visa. Which we hope will take no more than six months. But, I need to work also while there. So, if anyone has any ideas or advice on that, I would appreciate it. I am very exited about the move. (tired of snow) By the way....Drop bears are not real are they??? LOL

calNgary · 07-03-2008, 05:25 AM

Hiya have a look at AllJobs.com.au - Search for Jobs in Australia and SEEK - Australia's no. 1 jobs, employment, career and recruitment site both are good jobsites and should give you a general idea of whats availble.From my experience it wont take you long to find something in Brisbane,good luck
Cal x

Stuju · 07-03-2008, 05:42 AM

We are By the way....Drop bears are not real are they??? LOL[/quote

Nah not real - have a read.......................................

A drop bear (or dropbear) is supposedly a deadly Australian marsupial said to be related to the koala.
Drop bears are commonly said to be unusually large, vicious, carnivorous koalas that inhabit treetops and attack their prey by dropping onto their heads from above. They are an example of local lore intended to frighten and confuse outsiders, and amuse locals, similar to the jackalope, hoop snake, wild haggis or snipe.
Stories of drop bears are often told to unsuspecting foreign visitors to illustrate Australian deadpan humour. It is often suggested that doing ridiculous things like having forks in the hair or Vegemite or toothpaste spread behind the ears will deter the creatures.
gizmo

mommyof3inmi · 07-03-2008, 06:02 AM

Gizmo,

Thats Hilarious! Glad to hear they are not real! I was getting nervous. My buds on pogo swore they were real....lol...I think they were breaking me in early

This is a great joke for visitors and new migrants. Thanks again Gizmo and all for the info.....