Guest Vikki Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi I'm in my final year studying Engineering and I'm moving to Oz in July on a 'Work and Holiday' Visa to live with my Australian boyfriend with the hope of then staying on and getting residency. What are the chances of a company willing to take on a new engineering graduate or me finding mechanical/maufacturing engineering work? I'm hoping to maybe have a job lined up for when I go out and if not I'll just have to job hunt out there. Just wondering if anyone might be able to offer me any advice. Thanks Vikki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Vikki - and welcome! Where abouts in Oz are you looking to stay!? I live and work in Perth and there is a serious shortage of engineers of all levels here I'm sure there is loads of opportunity if you look in the right places Infact stacks of it!- If on your travels and with a 1 year visa you maybe limited to three months work at a time - if so you might be able to get company sponsorship if they like you and apply once you are here after doing a trial period. What sort of positions are you looking at? I'm an engineer (not too different than mechanical) here in WA and had no trouble getting a job almost as soon as I wanted one - six months ater sampling the delights of this wonderful country- which is a must!. Try seek.com.au in the meantime as they are good for job hunting purposes. The company I work will be looking for a graduate engineer in the next six months or so, great bunch of folk...PM if you'd like more info.... good luck in the meantime as I reckon you'd have no problem getting work anywhee here in OZ! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Vikki - and welcome! Where abouts in Oz are you looking to stay!? I live and work in Perth and there is a serious shortage of engineers of all levels here I'm sure there is loads of opportunity if you look in the right places Infact stacks of it!- If on your travels and with a 1 year visa you maybe limited to three months work at a time - if so you might be able to get company sponsorship if they like you and apply once you are here after doing a trial period. What sort of positions are you looking at? I'm an engineer (not too different than mechanical) here in WA and had no trouble getting a job almost as soon as I wanted one - six months ater sampling the delights of this wonderful country- which is a must!. Try seek.com.au in the meantime as they are good for job hunting purposes. The company I work will be looking for a graduate engineer in the next six months or so, great bunch of folk...PM if you'd like more info.... good luck in the meantime as I reckon you'd have no problem getting work anywhee here in OZ! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vikki Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Tim, Thanks for that info. I'm looking to initially stay in melbourne as that's where my boyfriend is from but I'm sure if I would stay in melbourne the whole time. If I was to get a job elsewhere I would probably give it a go. I heard perth is a lovely place, my boyfriend even mentioned trying it out if I could only get a job there. I'd be looking to do any work really. I will just be a graduate so I won't be specialised in any specific area so would be looking for a company who could train me etc.I'm hoping if I do get a job that I will then apply to get residency and that will be me set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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