Matthew Brown

So Basically to summarise all the above , for me to find sponsorship I'll need to find a company that has a relevant position listed on the CSOL that is suited to my qualifications? which is unlikely as I only have a AAT qualification to my name if I get employed by a company in OZ and the role is not on the CSOL I.E I get a book keeping role for an accountancy company the company will be unable to sponsor anyway even if they wanted to ? As I'm only likely to be in OZ 7 months with the above the prospect of getting a temp 457 would seem impossible ? Can't do RSMS as don't have a SOL occupation and same applies with family sponsorship I take it?

"At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification " I know I'm most likely doing a lot of heads in but just getting sound advice so I have my facts - does the above mean the diploma not required?

Thank you all for the comments some very interesting points to consider. Reviewing the CSOL in more detail today I think the only option I have is the program and project administrator which doesn't necessary require a qualification just experience. My role at the moment is running reports for managers on specific criteria and data they will require and prior to that I was doing a purchase ledger role on Finance. I do know they have tightened the subclass 457 for this job description but I think I am right in saying my best chance?

Appreciate your comments but this is why I'm getting confused I agree with your points but I've now had 5 PM saying this isn't technically correct apparently there are jobs you can apply for which don't need experience and will sponsor you even if your not on the CSOL SOL depending on territory you go. whilst this is maybe not true as I'm only going of advice an example today was that a backpacker had no qualifications and got a recruitment job and they sponsored him ? With no past experience ? I will be going out in December but ideally need to know what area to focus and I won't have time to change occupation but if there is a silm chance of sponsorship I have to take the risk

I have heard the sub cats are endless so can always match you to something ?

Hi I am 29 approved my 2nd working holiday visa to oz and will be going December this year. The purpose will be for sponsorship via an employee. I do not have a SOL qualification and don't think I have a CSOL either :arghh: but do have AAT as an account tech. My mum's cousin's friend sets up mining companies and has asked if their is any admin jobs going in Sydney (expensive place to live I know) Alternatively I'll look into finances instead. I'm hearing loads of rubbish about you can easily get sponsorship and then people saying as not on the SOL or CSOL unlikely? If was to just head to straight to the job not adventure and just work flat out 6 months could they sponsor me that way not having experience in that field but showing my worth ? is the SOL or CSOL that important? I have also heard recruitment agencies is another easy way into sponsorship if unskilled ? True or false. I've searched high and low and just really want experience and honest no PC answers on what the chances are. I have temp called of my relationship as a result of this move as it's been something I've wanted to do for around 10 years Am I coming home (unlikely to be there more than 7 months anyway) or am I likely to find sponsorship if I'm proactive? Cheers all

Yeah I know a big ask but would you recommend anything for someone who doesn't technically fit the sol or csol I'm hoping I will be lucky and land a job that will fit the criteria

Yeah accountancy would be great but as I'm not qualified I imagine unlikely I was thinking just to go over and search for anything that will offer sponsorship but I only have 7 months not the year due to it being a career break , I don't know what the success rate is in finding sponsorship and especially not having the year available

Basically I do management information , doing reports I have my AAT in accountancy but not qualified and no experience either I wouldn't say the SOL is an option I would be going out and job hunting if that makes sense ?

Hey all , hopefully some people will have experience of this and provide their thoughts im 29 and just got my 2nd HWV and plan to head out to oz in November this year. situation i have is I only have 7 months career break from work as I have a mortgage in the uk and want to have a fall back if I don't get the job of promise of a sponsorship I work within insurance in the uk but didn't go the uni , first year I went in 2007 and did fruit picking but was more a holiday that time , now I want to go back to get sponsorship to stay in oz but I don't know if 7 months will be enough time to get the sponsorship i'll happily work anywhere random but ideally just want a job that will give me the sponsorship? Will this his be realistically possible ?