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Thanks for your replies. Managed to get a higher wage + Super. Not the 2.5 multiplier but will see how we go when we get out there. Thanks for the advice about hubby. He’s already sending CV’s out but quite aware it could be a tricky road at first. He’s a grafter so he will find something when he gets there even if it’s short term while looking for a career related job

They have told me the super is additional but i will confirm to be sure. Thanks

Ah thank you that makes much more sense!

Thanks Peach, I already know the salary scales. Im a social worker and they have offered me the lowest pay scale for my grade which when considering cost of living I'm not sure equates to a similar standard of living that i have now. I'm hoping to negotiate higher on the scale but also trying to figure out the lowest i can realistically accept without being skint.

Hi all I’ve just been offered a job with a 457 visa in Melbourne and I’m in the process of negotiating my wage. I currently get paid £42,000 pro rata in the UK and have been offered $79,800 which converted works roughly at 45k. If comparing like for like this is more than I get paid now but taking into consideration the higher cost of living I’m thinking it would effectively be a pay cut. As much as it is a fantastic opportunity to live abroad I don’t want to go and end up struggling. My husband will be with me and will be job hunting when we get there. I’ve read somewhere about negotiating 2.2-2.5 in dollars to keep a potentially similar standard of living, is this correct? I would be grateful for any advice, I obviously want to negotiate as much as I can but also don’t want to get to the point where they tell me to get stuffed lol.

Hi I’ve just been offered an advanced role and in the process of negotiating my wage . I wish I would have applied for the senior non supervisor role to be honest but wanted to have more of a chance to get my foot in the door. How long has the process taken for you. I’d love to chat as I’m being sponsored too. I’ve applied for the Cheltenham office