misstatt Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hi I'm considering a 457 visa and working in Victoria. I've joined the OT group but it's a bit quiet and I can't post on there yet! I was just wondering if anyone is also at the beginning of this process. I've just been on the OT council website and it says it's 1200 dollars to do the desk top audit, seems pricey but suppose it must be done?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattD Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just a quick message to welcome you to PIO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkidylan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I went through the process a couple of years ago. It is long and lots of paperwork, but it must be done to qualify to work as an OT here. There is also a 6 month practice audit that you must do when you start working until you can get full registration as on OT through AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. One thing that you do have to watch out for - another OT posted on here recently - you need to have a job offer and employer sign off that they will support you through the practice audit before you can get provisional registration. Some information from the Occupational Therapy Board website http://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/Registration.aspx Overseas qualified practitioners Internationally-qualified occupational therapists wanting to practise in Australia are currently required to undertake an initial assessment in compliance with the requirements specified by the Occupational Therapy Council (OTC). This assessment comprises: Stage 1 - desktop audit Stage 2 - Supervised practice audit These initial assessment processes will then qualify internationally-trained practitioners for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Please visit the OTC website for further details on the initial assessment processes. In addition, further information is provided at the Board’s website comprising of facts sheets detailing information on: Demonstrating English language skills for overseas qualified practitioners Grandparenting - pathways to practise transitional arrangements for overseas qualified practitioners Let me know if you have any questions - there's usually quite a few OT job postings on seek www.seek.com.au and I didn't have any issues getting a job when I got here in March 2012 - I had 2 job offers within a few weeks. I also sent out about 40 job applications though. Make sure your cover letter addresses the key qualifications specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstatt Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks for your help. I may decide to go as secondary applicant to partner's visa so that I can locum when I get there. In which case I'll need to get the skills assessment and AHPRA registration sorted before I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hello, You'll definitely need to get the skills assessment completed before you go. Unfortunately, AHPRA registration is not straight forward, particularly if you completed your training outside Australia - have a read of the post regarding AHPRA registration on the forum as it will explain the situation better to you. Good luck and if you need any further advice just get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstatt Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thanks Bosco, since my last post I've had a positive skills assessment and been nominated by Victoria for a 190 visa which I applied for last month. Just waiting now. Once I've got the visa I'll start looking for jobs. I understand that I'll have to work a minimum of 30hrs per week during the first six months of supervised employment which will lead to AHPRA registration as an OT. I'm hoping that it won't be too difficult to get the job I need when the time is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Congratulations on getting your skills assessment completed and hopefully the visa won't take too long :biggrin: As far as I know, you'll have to work 30 hrs for the first 6 months of supervised practice to be eligible for general registration with AHPRA...if you work less hours the period of supervised practice is extended. I moved to Sydney last October with my skills assessment and permanent residency, but unfortunately, wasn't able to get a job offering 6 months supervision so I've returned to the UK for a few months. I spoke to many OT's in Sydney and they think the problem is because registration is still relatively new in Australia so employers don't know about the requirements. Hopefully this will change very soon and they will realise that 6 months supervision is not such a big deal :biggrin: Good luck and keep us posted on how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstatt Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Crikey, that doesn't sound good, I need to be working soon after I get out there, and ideally arranged before I go. Hopefully they'll all know about it in Victoria! Hope you get back over there soon and sort a job out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstatt Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Congratulations on getting your skills assessment completed and hopefully the visa won't take too long :biggrin: As far as I know, you'll have to work 30 hrs for the first 6 months of supervised practice to be eligible for general registration with AHPRA...if you work less hours the period of supervised practice is extended. I moved to Sydney last October with my skills assessment and permanent residency, but unfortunately, wasn't able to get a job offering 6 months supervision so I've returned to the UK for a few months. I spoke to many OT's in Sydney and they think the problem is because registration is still relatively new in Australia so employers don't know about the requirements. Hopefully this will change very soon and they will realise that 6 months supervision is not such a big deal :biggrin: Good luck and keep us posted on how you get on. Hi Bosco, was just wondering if you'd been back over to Sydney and managed to find a job yet. My visa was granted in July and we're hoping to go out this winter. I'm so far only hearing that people are struggling to find an employer who will support the 6 months of supervised practice and hope to find someone who's had some success! I've spoken to one recruitment consultant but he just said that I need to get in touch when I'm there, however I'm worried about going out and not being able to get work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi Misstatt, No, I haven't ventured back to Australia yet as it still appears to be very difficult to get a job. I'm registered with a few agencies, but most of the jobs advertised require full AHPRA registration. Sorry I haven't got better news...maybe somebody else has had better luck? Keep me posted on your plans and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janelleley Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi all! I am also an overseas-trained OT. I've had 6 years of experience when I decided to migrate to Australia. I've been successful in completing stage 1 desktop audit from the OTC. I've also been granted a permanent resident visa. I got here in Sydney 4 months ago and still with no luck finding an employer who's willing to let me undergo the supervised practice audit. I've communicated with the OTC and AHPRA regarding this problem but they can't help me on the employment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstatt Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Just replied to your other post. Are you getting any interviews or not even short listed? Will you be able to stay in Sydney without a job or might you have return home. The whole thing is so frustrating!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hi Janelleley, I'm so sorry to hear about your difficulties and know how frustrating it can be. I'm glad you fed back to the OTC and AHPRA and hopefully with more people highlighting the problem, things will improve (fingers crossed!). Best of luck and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larissa Ferrari Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hello Guys! I'm an OT in Brazil and was looking for information about skilled migration to Australia. It's been a while since you guys told about dificulties in finding a job with temporary AHPRA licence. So what about now? Did you guys finally got your AHPRA registration?? See you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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