geebee8 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 My partner has a degree in Aerospace Engineering but has mostly been working as a systems engineer(not IT based) for defence companies for several years now. We have our 189 visa and due to leave the end of June to go to Brisbane. The problem we are finding is that most jobs require you to be a citizen to get clearance and lots of System jobs are IT based. Is Systems Engineering classed under different job titles? What companies could we contact that may have jobs in this field and that don't need clearance? If anyone has made the move in this line of work that could give us help or advice that would be great. Or any recruitment places we could contact. Thanks in Advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I have noticed lots of jobs even with uk companies such as BAE require citizenship. We are hoping to make the move over next couple of years. Not sure if it's worth holding out till I get CEng over here first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geebee8 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thanks for your reply. Yes they do. My partner was going to do his but hasn't bothered. Don't quote me but I'm sure he said its not needed or recognised over there so didn't see the point. He is going to get certified as a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 4 hours ago, geebee8 said: Thanks for your reply. Yes they do. My partner was going to do his but hasn't bothered. Don't quote me but I'm sure he said its not needed or recognised over there so didn't see the point. He is going to get certified as a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) instead. The same issue as above applies though. In order to work in defence he will need to become a citizen. Holding permanent residence is not enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 CEng is certainly relevant in Australia. I believe it is called CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer) here. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evets Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 @geebee8 I also noticed when in Melbourne, BAE and other aerospace companies required citizenship for the roles. Kinda makes sense as they will be working on government projects which are classified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Agree citizenship is preferred for work in defence. However, people with nationality of certain countries and current clearance can go through a process to gain equivalent clearance on a project by project basis. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.