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thank you all for the input! really appreciate the kind advice dished out, and would definitely have to re-work our budget to see whats available then! Might probably look for $350+ for housing then... Noted many of the post mentioned that Mulgrave is in the south-eastern suburb, Im hearing that places like Frankston South, Burwood are recommended? Are they any other suburbs that would be advisable to stay in?

Hi , started a thread to see if I can get some decent recommendations for real estate agents in Melbourne to recommend that you've personally used and would not hesistate to use again. our story is a little like this: we are a family of two, with a lovely pooch thats become like our son....i have a job and start work in the Mulgrave area around the start of February, and my former lecturer has been kind enough to offer her place to put us up until we find our home. However, we wouldnt want to take advantage of her kindness for too long, and to inconvenience her. As such, since our dog will be in quarantine from the end of February, we have a little over a month plus to find a rental. Have already tried realestate.com.au, domain.com.au , gumtree.com.au So we're basically thinking of using a real estate agent since time is of the essence. Would you be able to recommend any? We're on a budget, and my wife thinks that a rental for a house at $250 a week is do-able in the Eastern region, but I think otherwise.

Thanks for the reply JoandJon, for the role I am applying for it does not require any physical labor, mainly an office role. I guess I am just trying to pinpoint my chances of a job offer now that I've been asked for a Pre-employment medical checkup and they have already contacted my references...

Hi guys and gals, I have a concern on employment in australia and I wasnt sure if you would able to provide an insight on how the employment process is like in Australia.I am a Permanent Resident who's currently on assignment in another country but I'm planning to move back to Australia to work. I had a telephone interview last week with a state-owned enterprise from Perth, the interview went well with the HR Manager and the Reporting Manager. On the same day I was told that my application would be processed further and that I was asked for two references whom they would contact, and a pre-employment medical to be done offshore as I am in singapore working on a project that's going to be closed. My concern is is it normal for all Australian employers to ask prospective candidates to go for a pre-employment medical? I am obviously excited about the role and all my hopes are pinned on this great opportunity, but I am also cautious if it is just a routine in the employment phase that they would ask all international candidates to go for medicals and then ask them to attend another few rounds of interviews (aka. just another step) So if you are able to grant some insights into the process, any honest feedback it would be greatly appreciated. I've got another offer of employment as well, so both are running on the same timeline that I would need to reply a confirmation of employement on, but my obvious desire would be the Perth opportunity. Thank you all guys for any information and feedback ! Regards,

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Thanks Stephen! I have already pm-ed you. I will try to get the new thread up in about 4-5 hours when I leave the office. Thank you all for a chance to do something great and for meeting so many good people on in here!

Hi guys! SHandGH, thanks for your endorsement! I hope to be able to volunteer and do my very best on the little that I can do! How would I be able to update the first page as this thread was started by SHandGH? shall I start a "New Cat 4 July 1st 2011 ...Part 4?" Would probably have to 'port' all the contact details over too as well...as well as the statuses. I'd like to hear your thoughts guys and girls! Also, on a personal note, I just saw my Visa application status as "Visa Being Processed Further" hope that it is good news then, maybe too early to get excited...

appreciated, ladies and gents.