Lee 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Hi, im currently employed as an kitchen/Bedroom installation manager on student accommodations, My wife is a theatre nurse so will be coming over on her visa so that’s not a problem but I’m not really seeing any need for my type of work . Is this the case?? Any help given would be very much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Which state are you looking at? I know there are kitchen renovations places in Perth - not sure how they operate in that the installers are subcontracted or work for the company. You may have to consider becoming self employed and contracting out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 We have family in Perth so are looking at that as a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 You've got to remember that although Australia is huge, the population is only a third the size of the UK. So there's only a third as many universities or colleges either - and remember, there's a lot of distance between the big cities. To be honest, I doubt companies would employ a specialist manager to fly around the country supervising the installation of kitchens and bathrooms. So I would be pessimistic about you finding exactly the same job in Oz. That said, I'm sure your skills would be transferable to other fields? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Thank you for your replies..... hopefully I can find something suitable, can you recommend any companies/agency’s that would be good to contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Lee 2020 said: Thank you for your replies..... hopefully I can find something suitable, can you recommend any companies/agency’s that would be good to contact. Neither of you is likely to get a job before you arrive. Get on Seek.com.au and search for jobs in your line, then look at what agencies and companies are advertising those jobs. Make your list that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) Oops my computer crashed. You can try emailing agencies but it's unlikely you'll get any replies. You'll have a better chance if you stay up late and phone them. They will probably tell you to wait until you arrive, but you can quiz them about job prospects in your field so it's worth doing. As I said, neither of you is likely to get a job before you arrive. Australia is not a new country crying out for workers any more, there's a reasonable supply of local applicants in most occupations. Employers are unlikely to consider an overseas applicant, even a high-calibre one, if there's a half-decent local candidate available. It's too risky for them - you might be delayed by a house sale falling through, family illness or problems with shipping, whereas they have certainty with the local. The vast majority of migrants have no job to come to, it's a bit scary but it's just part of the process. Budget for a few months' out of work while you look for the right jobs. Edited January 29, 2020 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 You might have to work as an installer - We got our kitchen cabinets from Kitchen Craftsmen (there will be others), as Marisa said - looking on seek who is advertising and to contact them. The key to getting a job, really is to have a visa in hand - there are so many applicants generally, that the employer won't need to wait for several months to get someone over. Even in health the preference for jobs is given to those who are already PR or Citizens as employers want to fill their vacancies ASAP. How far is your wife along with the process - has she got her skills assessment and applied for the visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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