Gemma86 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 We have family living in perth and eventually would like to join them when my studies are finished! I have until December to make up my mind..I'm trying to research which is the better career choice for australia. Any info would be greatly appreciated it's between a paramedic or Midwife?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 With a niece who has just qualified as a paramedic, I'd say midwifery as paramedic jobs aren't that easy to come by, especially for new graduates. No idea whether either is still on the visa list if you need to get a skilled visa. Mind you, WA used to have the least qualified paramedics in the country - though that may have changed now, there was talk a few years back of national skill levels, registration etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Do what you want to do regardless of visas. The occupation lists change regularly - at least every year and by the time you are in a position to apply, it is impossible to know if either, or any particular occupation will be available. Given it is several years, the chances are the entire criteria will be different than today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I would agree with Verystormy and choose the one which you are really interested in as neither will guarantee you a visa. As Australia produces it's own nurses, jobs for overseas nurses are getting harder to come by and graduates are struggling to get substantive positions. It's hard to say of course if by the time you had completed your studies that the demand would have lessened or increased or if the jobs were still on the lists. Currently for jobs that are advertised in my service, preference is given to those with PR or Citizenship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 On 07/11/2018 at 05:37, ali said: I would agree with Verystormy and choose the one which you are really interested in as neither will guarantee you a visa. As Australia produces it's own nurses, jobs for overseas nurses are getting harder to come by and graduates are struggling to get substantive positions. It's hard to say of course if by the time you had completed your studies that the demand would have lessened or increased or if the jobs were still on the lists. Currently for jobs that are advertised in my service, preference is given to those with PR or Citizenship. Midwives would have their own set of issues presumably? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 They are very different professions. I've worked as a Nurse and a Midwife but there is no way I could work as a Paramedic. You need to decide which best suits your personality and skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just go for the highest general nursing qual you can get. My wife is qualified as SRN, midwife and health visitor. Gave her a bunch of mixed opportunities when we got here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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