Helenred

3 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

If you get a permanent visa, you can do any job you like and you don't have to apply for another visa.  If you get a temporary visa, then there are restrictions.

I see... so if I got a VISA for STSOL I would have to do the job on the list?

Thanks

And it appears that you can get a  Visa under one occupation and apply for others once you are there - unless I have got that totally wrong!

24 minutes ago, Harrimad13 said:

We are going to go for a skilled visa under my partners skill (vehicle painter) purely because he has 24 years experience. 

It would seem as long as you have 2 years experience post qualification or 5 years experience without a qualification you should be able to do it? 

Definitely speak to an agent. We have gone with the Down Under Centre

Great, thank you. Do the DUC want an initial fee?

Good Luck!

Hi,

I am interested in this also, my specialism is youth justice and the only posts that are relevant on the STSOL are Welfare Worker or Residential Worker. I would be interested to see how you get on.

Thanks, Helen

4 hours ago, Quoll said:

Not being nosy but how old are you? If you’ve worked in youth justice for over 20 years you are probably hurtling rapidly towards the point of no return - 45. Beyond that, it’s pretty much too late.  Talk to an agent and see if there is anything that fits the bill but, realistically, it may be a non starter - Australia is quite picky about who it takes.

Hi I am 41 and husband is 40 so a bit of time yet....

Hi All! Thank you for welcoming me into the group. I am currently doing a lot of research as to whether it is viable for my husband and I to move to Western Australia with our two children. We live in the north east of England. 
 

I have worked in youth justice for over twenty years and I am currently a senior manager within a secure children’s home (incarcerated children for criminal and or welfare issues). I have an undergraduate degree and a Level 5 management qualification related to children and young people. 
 

I have looked in the skilled list and not sure if my vocation fits in anywhere - has anyone got similar employment with experience?

My husband is a Police Officer (detective) with over ten years service. I’m pretty sure Australia don’t take UK cops but finding information is proving difficult. I feel like I’m wading through mud at the moment and rejoiced when I found this forum hoping you good people might be able to point me in the right direction.

Any help or  advice would be greatly appreciated.