NickFR

Hello everyone, I have been following discussions on PIO for some time now, and thought it was about time for me to join in. First things first, my name's Nicolas and am originally from Paris, France. I have moved to Montreal, Canada in 2005 and am now 30. I am a Compliance Officer for a stockbroking firm and would like to move to Sydney. I have looked into the state sponsorship route but it seems my profession is not on the NSW SMP list. I am now considering a 457 visa but finding a job when you are not in Australia is a tricky exercise. Anyway, I just would like to tell you that it seems to me the issues being discussed here on PIO seem to be the same that Euro expats experience in Canada. I am well aware Australian roads are not made of gold, but nevertheless would like to enjoy melting Tim Tam's under the Australian sun! I have previously been to Australia on vacation and enjoyed my time down under very much, although I know living somewhere is completely different to visiting. If anyone can give me tips on how to find a job from overseas in my field, that would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Nick