Jack Stokes Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Hi, Me and my fiancée are currently discussing a permanent move to Perth. Currently I am a electrical fitter at a worldwide defence and security company manufacturing x-ray systems to scan cargo vehicles. I currently hold the following qualifications: • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering • EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering • Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) • HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Can anyone give me an insight into the job opportunities related to my qualifications in and around Perth? Also some info on salaries would be useful! Any help is much appreciated! Thank You, Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Before you can even think about jobs, you need to find out whether you can get a visa. If you're thinking of getting a job so an employer will pay for you to move out to Perth, be aware that it's very unlikely. Firstly, employers can't sponsor just anyone, your job has to be on a short list of eligible occupations. Secondly, it's expensive and complicated for employers, so they won't do it unless they're really desperate. Your best bet for an employer sponsor would be to see if your current employer can offer a transfer. If you're thinking of moving out to Australia permanently, then your first step is to find out if your occupation is on the Skilled Lists. If it is, then you need to check if you've got the qualifications and experience specified. If you do, then you need to work out if you can score enough points on the points system. You only need 65 points to apply, but it's a competitive process - right now, there's no point in applying if you score less than 90 points, because you wouldn't stand a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouDYorkie Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Try this website as a starting point:https://ablis.business.gov.au/service/wa/electricians-licence/32545You may need to go to TAFE (to do an electrical fitting course) but also seek to have your qualifications recognised under RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) as this can vastly reduce the number of modules you need to complete at TAFE, they may even decide you don’t need to do any at all to get a WA licence depending on your proven skill set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmac Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) Try Hays Globalink for job opportunities in Perth (and the rest of Australia). Once you have determined that you are eligible for a visa, you will at least have an idea what jobs are available to you, and where. https://www.hays.com.au/coming-to-australia Good luck. Diane Boyce Construction Management, Architecture, Planning and Trades T: +44 203 465 0158 E: diane.boyce@hays.com Edited May 1, 2020 by mrsmac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Have you asked work if there any Australian vacancies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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