irishbird

Thanks Rupert. I just wanted to check that I wasn't in a position where I would only be allowed to work in one specific occupation for the duration of my stay in Aus. I have varied skills, qualifications and experience. It isn't my intention to chop and change! I will look into a permanent visa once I have worked here for a couple of years as the DIAC guidance suggests can be done. I have every intention of staying within the rules of the visa. I called immigration this morning and they confirmed that this is perfectly allowed within the rules as long as I can prove I've the skills for any position I hold under the visa. They said I would need a new nomination if I change jobs but not an entirely new visa. They said exactly the same as Adam Grey above. thanks again everyone

thank you Adam, I like that answer better!! Lol! At least I wont be trapped in the same occupation forever! :biggrin:

thank you very much, very clear advice there! Looks like changing roles could be expensive then!! Maybe I should keep my wanderlust to a minimum!

Thank you, that's what I thought. The DIAC website isn't clear about whether you have to do a new application for a change of job. I've got skills & experience in a few different area's and just wanted to keep options open if possible. thanks again :cute:

I've been here 6 months now and have met loads of people through Meetup.com It's basically a site where people start groups up with like-minded people with particular interests or geographical areas - there are professional and business MeetUp's, social get togethers, singles MeetUps, etc. and pretty much everyone who turns up to the events is in the same boat as you, starting fresh in a new place and wanting to meet new people. There are the obligatory few socially inept weirdo's looking for a wife but generally the people are ok!! And as you're in a group, you can decide if it's your cup of tea when you get there and make your excuses if it's not your thing, there's no pressure. Generally though I've enjoyed the ones I've been to here in Sydney and have kept in touch with some of the people I've met.

Dear Knowledgable People! I'm currently on a visitor visa in Aus but would like to stay and legitimately work. I've been offered a job here on a 457 visa. Could someone please confirm for me - as an employer sponsored visa, the 457 will be specifically for the sole occupation of the job offered - is this correct? This role is a stop-gap for me and it is very likely that I'll want to move on to another type of occupation before the 4 years is up. I have these questions in addition if anyone can help: - If I change my occupation before the end date of my visa, do I have to apply for a new visa all over again from scratch? Or could any new employer continue the sponsorship even though it's a new type of job? - Are there any conditions on the visa that I have to work for the original sponsor/employer for a specific amount of time before I can move on? And if so what is it? - Does anyone know if I can work voluntarily for an employer who sponsors me, or do they have to pay a salary as part of the visa conditions? Many thanks guys!