Immigration Forum / Australia and NZ / September 2005

Ooh I was wondering that as well - thought I'd bump it see if you get
any replies :)

We are the same .. still deciding I was hoping that the people who are
invited would have someone worth seeing !!!

I've just got back from the expo. Without trying to sound daft, it is
geared up for the people who are expecting to emmigrate in the next year
or so(rather than longer term). I personally cannot move until two years
time, but still found that it was worth going if only for the literature
they are giving out.
W.A have their own stall, and give out a handy info pack with relevant
info for the regions of W.A. Any technical tradesmen who are planning on
migrating as soon as possible- get yourself there and register with the
employment agents. I asked the Nayler rep. about job opportunities and
he told me that because i am not going out to oz for another couple of
years, to get in touch with them nearer the time, as i will be sick of
the sight of potential job offers coming through in the meantime.
Incidentally, Tasmania are gagging for tradesmen due to (from the reps
mouth) a lack of foresight on their part with respect to regional
growth, and this is likely to last for at least the length  of an
apprenticeship (3-5 years) due to the fact the TAFE's are now really
trying to attract new fledgeling tradesmen (if that makes sense-
hopefully you get what i mean)
Anybody migrating shortly-make sure you take CV's and references etc.-
the reps will take them back with them.
Also, talking to the W.A. skilled migration dept. rep - there is an
awareness of the potentially long wait for an electrical licence once
you get there, and an initiative to align the TRA assessments more
closely to the licencing bodies is in the offing- how long that takes is
anybody's guess.
That's all i can think of at the minute, apart from the fact that the
Wellington pub just along the road from Australia House serves Carling
at £2.45 per pint- and it's not a bad pint either.
Anybody wanting any more info, pm me and i'll get beck to you.
Lilstewie

I went along today to do a bit of networking really as I am still
getting my TRA together as a fitter. My appointment was at 2pm but there
was a que when I got there but it moved along fairly quickly so wasn't
too bad( i hate queing).

I went along to the queensland stand and had a chat about the area and
job prospects, they seemed very positive. I then had a chat to the TRA
chap which was helpfull as he gave me a couple of pointers for my form.
The engineering side seemed to be mainly heavy industry based which was
not what I was looking for but they gave me the impression that all
industry was suffering from a lack of trained staff so any skilled
trades seem to be sought after. I was only looking in the Queensland
area so can't comment on the other areas.

Overall I would say it was worth it, although I am not far outside
London so it's not too bad for me to get to, although sitting on a train
in and out of London makes me thankfull I don't have to commute.

You also get a free travellers guide to oz any a few leaflets on
areas etc.

Hi all

I went to the expo yesterday at 2.30. It was very informal and was more
like an exhibition than any kind of job interview.
I would be very surprised if anybody got a job offer there and then but
a lot of the exhibitors where very positive. I am a Mechanical
maintenance Fitter and there was quite a few people there who were
positive but to be honest I think the best bet is with the employment
agents there.

If you are anyway skilled in either the medical industry or are a heavy
duty diesel fitter you will walk into a barrage of job offers when your
cv's are processed.

I wouldn't bother with the full suited and booted look though as it is
very informal and a lot more rushed than you may imagine.

On the whole it is probably worth going as you never know and it is
situated in a nice part of London.

Hope this helps Sean