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Immigration to Australia
Hi Everyone,
I’m new to this forum. I’m looking to immigrate to Australia with my family. I’m a South African citizen and I have over 22 years of PA/Admin experience. Are companies in Australia looking for candidates like me? What are my options. My qualifications are Diploma and certificate in the same field. I also have 20 year’s of experience in caregiver and aged (no qualifications). Any help or advice would be appreciated 👍
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Welcome to our community Sheethal, and thanks for your introduction! 👋
With your background in both administration and caregiving, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Here’s a quick overview:
1. Administration/Personal Assistant Work: Unfortunately, roles like Personal Assistant or general admin officer are not currently on the main skilled occupation lists (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL), so employer sponsorship would be your main option.
Some regional areas or DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) regions may offer limited options, but competition is strong.
If you want to look for employer-sponsored jobs:
https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites and all jobs here offer Australia Visa Sponsorship.
You can browse general admin or assistant jobs here: https://482jobs.com/job-category/administration-office-support/
Also check: https://seek.com.au and https://indeed.com.au
2. Aged Care / Caregiver Work: This is a more promising pathway. Even though you mentioned no formal qualifications, your 20 years of experience could be very valuable. The ANZSCO occupation “423313 – Personal Care Assistant” may align well.
However, to be eligible for visa sponsorship, you will usually need:
Formal qualifications (e.g. Certificate III in Individual Support, which you might be able to study in Australia or have RPL—Recognition of Prior Learning—assessed).
A relevant employer willing to sponsor you.
You can explore aged care jobs with sponsorship here:
https://482jobs.com/job-category/healthcare-medical/
To improve your chances:
Consider getting your skills formally recognised through RPL in aged care.
Polish your resume for Australian standards: https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/
Upload your resume here so Australian employers can find you: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/
Optimise your LinkedIn for networking: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin
I hope this gives you a helpful starting point! Feel free to share more details if you’d like me to look deeper into your visa options or assist with job targeting.
Warm regards,
Mark
482jobs.com
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