Liss33

That's OK then, I guess one weekend in 3 is OK if he's on decent money. A lot of the posts I've read on here would have you believe people in Aus have to work 24 hours a day and 24 hours a night to get by:wink:. Most I know are like your hubby and me. I work a 38 hour week and very rarely have to work weekends. If we go away on site I get time off in lieu, if we work longer on site.

This thread is interesting as I am currently a cop in the UK and want a career change when moving to Oz but it seems I wouldn't get a visa in the first place. Hmmm.

Thanks everyone for the comments, looks like maybe a year is a year will be the most I can do, definitely need to spend a few more hours on here, I love how amazing helpful everyone is!!

Pick me!! haha same boat, will add you on FB but publicly keeping it quiet until I make solid plans

Do you know, this is precisely what I needed to read. I have got so worked up thinking its never going to work out, but it does for some. I hope things keep going as great for you guys, thanks for the post!

Hey - Good Luck! I am the same I don't technically fall into the skills list, I am currently a Cop but want a career change, but have no family out in Oz, doh! Fingers crossed that you hear soon, take care.

Hello Everyone,

I have just signed up on here, hoping for a bit of clarity really. I saw another thread about another British Cop with 16 years experience looking for work but I can't view the post for some reason. Long story short, I have traveled round Oz at the start of this year and fell in love with the place, big time. I have 6 years experience as a Police Officer included some specialist skills/national qualifications in different fields. I also used to work in the Mental Health Service and can bring to the table a lot of varied experience and skills, but like the majority of Cops, not many qualifications recognized outside the Police Force.

I am willing to do pretty much any job - ideal dream job would be an RSPCA Inspector but the research into that and speaking to some members of senior management made it clear they prefer Australians for the job and wouldn't support Visa's etc. I've looked into other jobs such as being a generic Private Investigator but there is education required to work right away. I have also set up my own small Aquatics business where I live, varied interests! Basically I am wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation, desperate to move, but not sure what job/field to look at?? I have and always will have a passion to hands on help people, to make a difference as cheesy as that sounds, but really at a loss as where to even start, the only certainly is Australia, preferably NSW, Brisbane, well general east coast area but I really don't mind.

Can anyone offer any support or guidance? Thank you so much, really would appreciate any feedback.

*edit* No I dont have a visa, looking to relocate and a career change but can see that doesnt seem to be an option...