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Hmmm well Office Manager is not on the list any more - back to the drawing board?? Or give up??

The CSOL should be released very soon - there are many of us waiting with bated breath. The list has been reported to be State Sponsored and ENS and 457 lists all rolled up into one. But we are still waiting to see how this will work. But I wold think there is still hope for you. It should be released between now and the end of June - fingers crossed for you

All I know so far is some time in June and it has already been agreed in principle - wish they would hurry up tho x

Thank you for letting us know. I can breathe out now

I am sure the real "test" to be able to get into Australia is being able to go through the process and keep your sanity :laugh:

My hubby and I are self employed but haven't got to the SS yet. I can't think it would hurt to include them to show that there is available work if needed. Too much information can only be a good thing I would think. Good luck x

It is quite a straightforward process to be honest. I have chosen to do all the modules by writing due to time difference and fitting around work. This is probably the longer way around to be honest but there is no hurry as waiting for the CSOL anyway. It is a series of competence scenarios and you just prove that you have that competence which if you have been working as a manager you should fond quite straightforward. I was also considering taking a certificate in Marketing too by RPL - but will wait and see how it goes. I am also curious to know why N7kkp failed the vetassess assessment. If we can avoid making the same errors that would be great. I have a feeling there may be an influx of Office Managers moving to WA this year

Hi I am also doing the Diploma in Management via Academy3 after reading it as an option on here. I have 2.5 more modules to complete and have done this so far in 3-4 weeks or so (with a week off for jubilee) Then we are just awaiting the new CSOL list to see where to go from here

Have you thought about finishing the A levels by open learning. We were considering our son doing A levels by distance learning when we were thinking about moving to Spain x

Thank you for posting this - it is very useful x

I love period properties in the UK especially Georgian style. But in Australia I seem drawn to the ultra modern homes x

We are in the same boat. Hopefully moving out next July after GCSE's finished with a 10 year old (will be 11) and a 15 year old (will be 16) - both boys. The younger one is positive and upbeat but the older boy really isn't over keen. Although he is resigned to the fact we will most likely be moving he makes it clear he would prefer not to if possible. Drives me potty x

Thank you for your updates - we love posts like this as it helps us to build up a fair picture of how things really are. Best of luck with your new life x

Children change things they enjoy doing all the time. Lots of kids stop dancing or musical instrument lessons etc. I think it is important to firstly find out why - if they are stopping because of pressure from others then it is a different situation from just falling out of love with an activity. I found with my kids that if you just let them do what they want to do (within reason) they will be passionate about something they love to do and that is worth a gazillion lectures to practice. My 2 boys one is 15 and one is 10 - they both went to dancing but stopped about 3 years ago. Now the eldest is the highest grade guitar player for his age that his music teacher has ever taught in 20 something years - do I have to ask him to practice - noope because he absolutely loves it. The youngest is learning computer programming - yes really - and he has just completed a 2nd year degree project in Java - do I have to remind him - nope - it is completely self taught and practiced. These are internally motivated hobbies that show real passion and enjoyment. Had I tried to get the to stay at dancing it would have been an uphill battle all the way. Imagine someone asking you to still do a hobby that you no longer enjoyed - where would the motivation or pleasure come from?? Something else will come along and take it's place

I was looking the other day - perhaps you could try retailchoice or successappointments - these are mostly for retail buyers but you never know what you might find. You didn't state if you were a retail buyer or not. Good luck x

For the new changes in July - ENSOL and state sponsored occupation lists are going to be consolidated to one list. Hopefully this will make things easier. However we do not know what will be on the list and what will be taken off so are waiting with bated breath x

Hi Just thought I would share. I asked on the Migration blog about Skillselect when the new consolidated occupations list would be released for us to see. The reply was that it would be released in June 2012 - not sure of the actual date but will keep an eye on the blog for more information. Kath

I am not 100% sure it will help as stated earlier I have no idea if it will be on any lists by the time I have passed the course. It was mentioned in a previous post titled - Office Manager - what qualifications??? I contacted the college in Hobart and have started compiling evidence for recognition of prior learning and competency. I have 8 modules to discuss to show competency in - It may take me a little while to sort out all of the evidence - but I have set a target to get it done in the next few weeks. It will cost $950 - but it is a AQF Diploma which should help with VETASSESS evidence as stated on the thread mentioned above. Now just have fingers crossed it will be on the combined occupation list when it is released.

Office manager is currently accepted in WA and ACT only - and there is no guarantee that they will still be there in July - I just want to be proactive and this is one way of doing something towards my dreams. Next step is taking (and hopefully passing with 8's) the IELTS for the extra points. Hubby is currently doing an IT degree so we may have some movement there too (maybe)

Hi I am in a similar position - complicated by the fact that the company is no longer in business now due to the recession. I have decided to get a Diploma of Management via recognition of prior learning and to try for Office Manager in WA as an alternative. This was mainly due to the size of the business. We only had 5 members of staff and therefore no department heads so to speak. I will be watching this thread with interest to see the replies you get. Good luck with it all.

I did see a job opportunity there so had a look. But for us personally it seemed a little far away from any large cities which is important with a budding Jazz musician in the family x

Thank you for this. Will have to talk ahem I mean persuade hubby :wink:

Hi Steve I have sent a link to linkedin - hope you don't mind. My husband has been working in IT for years and has almost finished his foundation degree in IT (to help with our move) - he will be looking for work within the next year or so. Any advice you can give would be really helpful. We possibly would need sponsorship but it is possible we can move over there with my skills. Regards Kath

Ooops forgot to say I do have a degree - but it is Biological Science (not relevant at all)

Hi I am another possible Office Manager candidate. I was self employed for 5 years and employed staff and Office Management was a huge part of my role in my business. However I have no qualification nor do I have an employers reference or payslips. Would anyone have any advice of what to send - I have copies of tax returns etc that prove I was running my business and the times.