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Job Search: Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist (ANZSCO 313214)
Hello everyone, and thank you for welcoming me to this forum.
I’d like to share a bit about my situation. I have met the educational and occupational requirements in Queensland, Australia, for the Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist occupation (ANZSCO 313214). Currently, I am overseas in Chile, applying for theinvitation for the 491 visa in Victoria, as it seems to be the only state that may offer invitations for this occupation to applicants outside Australia.
I have a points score of 90 for the 491 visa and 75 for the 190 visa. To accumulate points, I have completed PTE, NAATI, one year of study in regional Gold Coast (QLD), and nearly two years of IT support experience for a company in Sydney. However, my visa expired on January 12, so I had to leave Australia, and unfortunately, my former employer was unable to sponsor me.
I have a few questions for the forum and would appreciate any guidance:
- Has anyone received an invitation from Victoria while being overseas?
- Which visa would be the better option to receive an invitation, the 491 or the 190? (I ask because I have noticed some recent invitations for the 190.)
- I have been searching for employers willing to sponsor my occupation through 482jobs.com but haven’t found any opportunities. Can you provide guidance on how to find a potential employer for this role?
I appreciate any advice or insights you can share. Looking forward to your responses.
Thank you!
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Hi Daniel, welcome to the forum! 🙂
You’ve put yourself in a strong position with your qualifications, experience, and high points score. Here’s some insight into your questions:
1. Victoria 491 Invitations from Overseas: Victoria does invite offshore applicants for the 491 visa, but the process is competitive, and invitations depend on the demand for your occupation at the time.
While some offshore applicants have received invitations, there’s no guarantee, and processing times can vary. You can check the latest invitation trends on Victoria’s official migration website: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au.
2. 491 vs. 190 Visa – Which is Better for Invitation?
The 491 visa (Skilled Work Regional) is a provisional visa that provides a pathway to PR after three years of living and working in a regional area.
Since Victoria considers offshore 491 applicants, you may have a better chance of receiving an invitation for this visa.
The 190 visa (Skilled Nominated) is a permanent visa, but Victoria primarily invites onshore applicants.
While some offshore applicants have received invitations recently, competition is high, and your chances might be lower than for the 491.
Given your offshore status, the 491 visa seems the more viable option, but keep an eye on the latest invitation rounds for updates.
3. Employer Sponsorship for ANZSCO 313214 (Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist)
You’re already searching on https://482jobs.com, which is great. I’d also recommend networking on LinkedIn and ensuring your profile is optimised to attract Australian recruiters.
Here’s a useful guide: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin.
You can also try Seek (https://seek.com.au) and Indeed (https://indeed.com.au). Set up job alerts for telecommunications roles that offer visa sponsorship.
Consider directly reaching out to Australian telecom companies to inquire about sponsorship. Some companies may not advertise sponsorship upfront but may be open to it for the right candidate.
Since your former employer in Sydney couldn’t sponsor you, finding a regional employer for a 494 visa (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) might be another option.
This visa requires an employer in a designated regional area and offers a pathway to PR.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best
Mark
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