shartone Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 hi does anyone know of anywhere in australia that offers sponsorship for social workers from the UK? a couple of years ago there appeared to be lot's of companies offering sponsorship however now i cannot find any! many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Would you not consider skilled migration? Employers will avoid sponsorship if they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shartone Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks for your reply. Yes skilled migration is what I am currently looking into however trying to explore all possibilities and what would work out being the best for me. At the moment it appears to be the only way forward. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellers and Whitehead Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm not sure of anybody offering sponsorships but why not try skilled migration as Rupert states..this gives you more flexibility...you can change jobs (don't have to stay in it for two years) .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopylou13 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi shartone Victoria does still offer sponsorship (457visa) however they no longer offer relocation packages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks for your reply. Yes skilled migration is what I am currently looking into however trying to explore all possibilities and what would work out being the best for me. At the moment it appears to be the only way forward. Thanks again. If you want to move permanently and not just work overseas for a few years, then skilled migration would surely be much better option than employer sponsorship. I certainly wouldn't look at it as a consolation prize, the visa is far superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuddy1 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 hi does anyone know of anywhere in australia that offers sponsorship for social workers from the UK? a couple of years ago there appeared to be lot's of companies offering sponsorship however now i cannot find any! many thanks hi, we got state sponsorship from queensland in nov 2013 based on partners SW qualification. You need to check each OZ states shortage lists for your occupation. If its on there and you meet rest of criteria stated on the list it should be positive. Queensland were asking for three years post qual experience as their criteria at the time whereas other states wanted five years. we got a permanent visa with the only restriction that we stay in queensland for min 2 years. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shartone Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks for your reply. I will explore however I had come to the conclusion that I would apply for permanent visa!! How are you finding Australia? Which area of social work does your partner practice? are they enjoying it? QUOTE=cuddy1;1936480994]hi, we got state sponsorship from queensland in nov 2013 based on partners SW qualification. You need to check each OZ states shortage lists for your occupation. If its on there and you meet rest of criteria stated on the list it should be positive. Queensland were asking for three years post qual experience as their criteria at the time whereas other states wanted five years. we got a permanent visa with the only restriction that we stay in queensland for min 2 years. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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