Lparker15

Hi, I'm currently doing a Early years BA Honours degree with the open university with the hope of moving to Oz in 3 years as a childcare centre manager. Does anyone know if my Open University degree will be recognised in Oz. Thanks

I am also looking to go down this route in order to emigrate to oz. I have my level 3 and I've just completed my first year of a early years degree. I currently work as a childminder and work in a nursery 2 days per week. Once I have completed my 4 year degree will this be enough to get the visa. Thanks

Sorry also once the visa is granted how soon do we have to arrive in oz

Hi all:) I have the opportunity to be sponsored as a child centre manager. I was just wondering what the process is? Is it the employer I have to send my references/paperwork to or immigration. Who carrys out the background checks? Thanks

Thanks for the advice. My plan is to give up Childminding in September (when my daughter starts school) and get full time employment in a day care centre/nursery and then hopefully whilst doing my degree work my way up. Hopefully gaining the experience I need as a manager. Is there anyone currently working in this role in Oz, what are the job opportunities/salary like?

Hi, my husband is about to start training for his HGV license. Does anyone know of any sponsorship opportunities out in OZ that would allow us to move out there. We are coming to Brisbane on the 13th October for 3 weeks and he was thinking about speaking to some recruitment agencies for their advice whilst out there, does anyone have any contacts for such agencies. Thanks.

Hi, looking for some advice from anyone who has emigrated to Oz as a childcare professional. I am currently working as a childminder and I also work as a volunteer in a nursery a couple of days a week, I have my level 3 in children and young people's workforce and I am just about to complete my first year of the early years foundation degree. I am looking at completing the 4 years and achieving the BA Honours degree in early years. Myself and my husband would like to emigrate to Oz once I have completed the degree. I know at the moment the only profession on the SOL list is Childcentre Manager. I have heard that due to a shortage of qualified childcare professionals that childcare coordinator may be added back onto the SOL list at some point. Is anyone aware of this. We are flying out to Brisbane on the 13th October this year for 3 weeks and I was thinking of speaking to some daycare centres whilst there to see if they offer any type of sponsorship. Is anyone aware of getting over there with my experience via sponsorship. Also my husband is just about to start his HGV license training. Would there be any opportunities for his skill set. Many thanks.