[Mark]

Thank you @Zara and @Vimbayi are there any specific topic you would be interested in?

I’m keen to ensure whatever sessions we hold add value for our members 🙂

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

You’re welcome, Aliya!

At this stage, if your EOI and state nomination application have already been submitted by your agency, there’s usually not much else to do while you wait, just make sure the information in your EOI stays accurate and up to date.

Here are a few things you can still keep an eye on:

• Keep your English test results valid – If your IELTS or PTE test expires (usually after 3 years), you’ll need to retake it if you haven’t received an invitation.

• Monitor your passport validity – Make sure your passport stays valid through the process.

• Watch for emails from SkillSelect or your agency – Sometimes invitations or nomination updates can land in spam folders.

If your circumstances change (e.g. new qualifications, more work experience, better English score), ask your agency to update your EOI so your points reflect the latest info.

Fingers crossed you hear some good news soon! 😊

All the best

Mark

[Mark]

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[Mark]

Hi mate. All good here and thanks for the post.

I moved it to our general chat forum and tweaked your title as “Visa sponsorship” isn’t really the subject of your post so might be confusing to some 🤓

Cheers

Mark

[Mark]

As a general reminder, you can view your own forum activity at any time by selecting the “My Forum Activity” from the left side bar menu (see screenshot) If you click here, it will also take you to your recent posts and replies ☺️

[Mark]

Hello Stephen, you are very welcome ☺️

With regards to your question. I actually replied to a similar questions you posted almost a couple of weeks ago. I’m unsure if this helped as a starting point but perhaps we can continue our conversation there if you have further clarifying questions? 🤔

Link to your earlier post here.

All the best

Mark

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Hello everyone! Trust you are doing great. Am pleased to be a Member of your forum, I sincerely appreciate the acceptance to be one of you. My name is Stephen,

[Mark]

It’s all good, mate. I’m pleased you found the information useful. Take your time, and feel free to let me know if you have further questions.

I live in WA, so most of these names are pretty familiar to me. 🙂

All the best

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Aliya,

Thanks for checking in, and great job confirming your points, 70 for Subclass 190 and 80 for Subclass 491 is a solid position, especially for state nomination!

In terms of courses, while online studies alone won’t increase your EOI points, some Australian states may favour applicants who:

• Have qualifications closely aligned with their nominated occupation

• Show commitment to working in their field in Australia

Here are some useful options you might consider:

1. Short online courses or diplomas in financial planning, risk management, or investment advisory from Australian institutions can strengthen your resume and may support employment later. Look at providers like:

   • Open Universities Australia: https://www.open.edu.au

   • TAFE NSW or TAFE Queensland (some offer online finance-related courses): https://www.tafensw.edu.au | https://tafeqld.edu.au

2. RG146 Certification – While this is typically completed after arrival, it’s a core requirement for financial advisers in Australia. Understanding its requirements now could be useful: https://www.kaplanprofessional.edu.au.

3. English test preparation courses (IELTS, PTE) – If you want to improve your score for extra points or to meet higher visa/language criteria, these can help too.

Doing relevant online study won’t directly boost your points, but it shows commitment to your career in Australia, and some states appreciate that in their assessment.

I hope this helps? 🤷🏻

Regards

Mark

[Mark]

Hi Michael, and welcome to our community

Some great questions. Let’s go through them one by one:

1. Residential Companies in Perth

Here are some well-known residential builders you could explore, along with their websites:

• Dale Alcock Homes – https://dalealcock.com.au
• Celebration Homes – https://celebrationhomes.com.au
• Summit Homes – https://summithomes.com.au
• BGC Residential – https://bgcresidential.com.au
• Ventura Homes – https://ventura-homes.com.au
• Home Group WA – https://homegroupwa.com.au

These companies often have opportunities for Quantity Surveyors (ANZSCO 233213).

2. Sponsorship Before Travelling vs. After Arrival

It is ideal to secure sponsorship before travelling, but it is not mandatory. Many people come on visitor visas, network in person, attend interviews, and then secure employer-sponsored visas like the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa. However, remember that you cannot work while on a Visitor visa—you must apply for a work visa before starting employment.

3. Job Boards to Use

First, check out our job boards at https://482jobs.com. This is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer visa sponsorship. Note that you can browse for free, but as we have a small team involved in finding, checking, and sharing all the sponsored roles, a nominal membership fee is required to apply.

As suggested, check https://seek.com.au — Australia’s largest job board.

Finally, https://indeed.com.au — another popular platform.

For Seek and Indeed, you’ll need to add terms such as sponsorship to your search criteria to filter the roles. This may bring up some false positives (hence the reason for the service we offer at 482 jobs), but it will help narrow your search results.

4. Cities with Highest Demand for Residential Quantity Surveyors

The volume of job listings on job sites is a useful litmus test for determining the areas with the highest demand.

Strong demand exists in Perth, Brisbane, and regional areas of Queensland and Western Australia. Sydney and Melbourne also have demand but can be more competitive. In general, anything related to housing is pretty hot right now.

5. Recruitment Agencies Specialising in UK to Australia Moves

When viewing the roles offering sponsorship you’ll start to see some common themes from an agency name perspective. Some reputable agencies here in Australia include:

• Hays Recruitment
• Construct Recruitment
• Design & Build Recruitment

You should also consider uploading your resume to https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/ — Australian employers and recruiters regularly search this database for candidates.

Extra Tip

Make sure your LinkedIn profile is optimised for Australian recruiters! Here’s a helpful article: 15 Expert Tips to Get Noticed by Australian Recruiters on LinkedIn

I hope you found this information helpful, Michael.

If you need further assistance with visa options or anything else, please feel free to contact us.

Regards,

Mark

[Mark]

Thank you! Any suggestions on specific topics you’d like to see covered?

[Mark]

Great idea! Thank you Janup.

[Mark]

Thank you Alazar. Much appreciated. 🙏🏻

[Mark]

Thanks Aliya, some good ideas.

[Mark]

Hello Frederick. Can you confirm what you are referring to please? We don’t request payment for any services here at ozvisaforum 🤷🏻

[Mark]

Great stuff – thank you Alazar! 😊