JoM1987

Hi, I've just been searching through the forum for 'psychologist' posts and wanted to follow up. I'm a clinical psychologist and looking to relocate to Perth but am a bit nervous about both the process with AHPRA and the differences in health care systems. If you did make the move and your partner was willing to discuss your experience I'd really appreciate it! Many thanks

Hello, My partner and I have moved from the 'maybe we'd like to go to Australia' fluffy conversations of the last SIX years to a more definite plan to emigrate to Perth in 2025 (we have two small kids and I'd prefer them both to be school aged before we go). We've not looked into visa agents as yet. I wondered if anyone could advise on what would be a better option for visas - my husband is a project manager and civil engineer by background. His company have offices in Oz so we may be able to get him moved internally and the company to sponsor the visa. I'm a clinical psychologist (autism specialist). I think both jobs are consistently on the skills shortage list. Would it be better to apply for the visas off our own backs or attempt to get sponsorship from partner's company? Equally we both ideally would work 4 days a week spread over 5 days to cover school drop offs and pick ups. Is the culture generally OK with this in Oz? Thank you!