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Onto your original question Miriam. 🙂 Pursuing a career as a carer in Australia is a commendable goal, here is some guidance on how you can achieve this, along with information on bringing your children with you.
Employment Opportunities and Visa Sponsorship
Australia has a growing demand for carers, particularly in aged care and disability support sectors. Several organisations offer employment opportunities with potential visa sponsorship for qualified international applicants. Here are a few steps to consider:
1. Research Potential Employers: Organisations such as Healthcare Australia and St Vincent’s Health Australia have international recruitment programs. Review their career pages to identify suitable job openings.
2. Understand Visa Options: The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for positions they cannot fill locally. Securing a job offer from an employer willing to sponsor you is a crucial step.
3. Qualifications Assessment: Ensure your qualifications align with Australian standards. You may need to have your credentials assessed by a relevant authority to confirm their equivalence.
Bringing Your Children to Australia
As a single parent, it’s important to consider visa options that allow your children to accompany you:
Dependent Child Visa: If you secure a work visa, your children may be eligible to be included as dependents, allowing them to live and study in Australia.
Child Visas: Australia offers various child visas under the Family Migration Program, enabling children to be sponsored to live permanently in Australia. Generally, children are sponsored by their biological or adoptive parents.
Next Steps
1. Job Applications: Apply for carer positions with organisations that offer visa sponsorship. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant experience and qualifications.
2. Consult a Migration Agent: Given the complexities of visa applications and family considerations, consulting with a registered migration agent can provide personalised advice tailored to your circumstances. Tips on how to find one here.
3. Prepare Documentation: Gather necessary documents, including proof of qualifications, work experience, and family relationships, to support your visa applications.
Embarking on this journey requires careful planning, but with the right preparation, you can achieve your goal of working as a carer in Australia and providing new opportunities for your family.
I appreciate that’s a lot of information so please let me know if you have further questions.
Regards
Mark
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Thanks for the additional information Rupal. With seven years of experience , you possess a good foundation for pursuing a company secretary role in Australia.
In the Australian context, please keep in mind the role of a company secretary typically requires a comprehensive understanding of corporate compliance, board meeting procedures, and shareholder management. While your experience is substantial, it’s important to note that Australian employers often seek candidates with local experience or familiarity with Australian corporate regulations. Entry-level positions in this field are relatively rare, and securing a role may be more challenging without Australian experience.
Regarding visa sponsorship, the occupation of Company Secretary (ANZSCO 221211) is listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), making it eligible for certain visa subclasses, such as the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
However, obtaining employer sponsorship will be competitive, and employers may prefer candidates with experience in the Australian regulatory environment.
To enhance your prospects, you might consider the following steps:
1. Professional Accreditation: Pursue membership with the Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) or similar professional bodies. This can demonstrate your commitment to understanding Australian corporate governance standards.
2. Further Education: Enrolling in courses related to Australian corporate law or governance can provide you with valuable insights and make you a more competitive candidate.
3. Networking: Engage with professional networks and attend industry events in Australia. Building relationships can lead to opportunities that may not be advertised publicly.
4. Alternative Pathways: Consider roles that are closely related to company secretarial functions, such as governance officer or compliance roles, which may have more entry-level opportunities and can serve as a stepping stone.
5. Consult a Migration Agent: Given the complexities of visa applications and sponsorships, consulting with a registered migration agent can provide personalised advice tailored to your circumstances.
I hope this information assists you, please let me know if you have additional questions..
Kind regards,
Mark
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Hello Nqobizitga and welcome to Oz Visa Forum 🙂
Based on your trade as a Class One Tradesman in Signal and Electronic Engineering specialising in communication systems, the most relevant ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code would likely fall under:
342414 – Telecommunications Technician
Job Description: Installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunications equipment and systems, such as telephone networks, fibre optics, and communication devices.
Tasks May Include:
Installing and testing telecommunication systems and equipment.
Repairing or replacing faulty components.
Configuring and programming communication systems.
Maintaining signal and communication equipment.
Does that align with your experience? 🤔
If so, Telecommunications Technical is listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) for Australian migration. This opens up pathways for employer-sponsored visas, particularly for regional areas of Australia.
Visa options:
1. 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494):
This visa allows you to work in regional Australia for an employer willing to sponsor you.
It requires a valid skills assessment (TRA) and at least three years of work experience in your occupation.
2. 187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187):
For this visa, you must have a sponsoring employer in a regional area.
This visa pathway has permanent residency opportunities.
Steps to Take
1. Skills Assessment:
Your skills need to be assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) to ensure they meet Australian standards.
Prepare documentation such as trade certificates, employment references, and details of your work experience.
2. Job Search:
Focus on regional employers, particularly in industries like telecommunications, rail transport, and infrastructure projects.
Use job boards like our site at http://482Jobs.com, SEEK, and Indeed, filtering for regional locations and sponsorship opportunities.
3. Prepare Your Application:
Update your CV and cover letter to Australian standards, highlighting your specialisation in communication systems, hands-on experience, and certifications.
4. Target Regional Employers:
Many regional employers are actively seeking skilled workers due to talent shortages.
Look into opportunities with companies working on Australia’s telecommunications infrastructure, NBN (National Broadband Network), or regional rail systems.
That’s a lot of information.
If you have any question or if your day to day job tasks aren’t really aligned with the ANZSCO code I’ve based this assessment on, please let me know.
All the best
Mark
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In relation to your role (which sounds very cool by the way)!
A few examples I found include:224999 – Information and Organisation Professionals (nec)
This category is for professionals in specialised fields like forensic analysis or digital investigations who don’t fit into a more specific classification. Your work in gathering and analysing digital evidence (e.g., seizing phones, downloading routers, analysing CCTV) might align here, especially if the primary focus is technical expertise.
or
262112 – ICT Security Specialist
If your role heavily focuses on digital forensics or cybersecurity (e.g., recovering digital evidence or analysing devices for criminal investigations), this classification might be relevant. It applies to those who secure, monitor, and investigate digital systems or networks.
The latter is a good one as it’s on the main occupation lists, so it qualifies for a potential visa independently of a sponsor.
I’m unsure if your skills align with this one.
abs.gov.au
1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.2
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Hi Rachel, your husband’s occupation qualifies for a Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187). So, from an Aussie government perspective, he can be sponsored, though he will still need an Australian employer to sponsor him first – more info here on this visa type. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/regional-sponsor-migration-scheme-187
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Hi Alex – Having your skills assessed is a key component as it verifies that you have the skills aligned with the job title.
This, in turn, might make you a more attractive hire for Australian employers, though there are no guarantees.
Ultimately, we can’t guarantee that there won’t be other, more qualified candidates from Australia (or overseas) applying for the same position as you. 🤷♂️
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Hi Rupal, and welcome. 😊
When you say, “Entry level”, can you expand on that component?
The company secretary’s occupation qualifies for visa sponsorship though from an Australian migration, people applying under this occupation type are expected to have experience administering and reviewing reviews, corporate compliance activities and effective practices concerning company board meetings and shareholdings, etc.
Regards
Mark
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Hi Daniel, and welcome to our community.
Can you expand on your construction and warehouse roles?
Were the construction roles as a labourer and warehouse packing deliveries or something else?
All the best
Mark
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Thank you for the clarification Thiruathi.
Perhaps have a read of the guide on our page here: https://482jobs.com/sponsored-truck-driver-jobs-in-australia/
It’s not easy, but it’s possible either. Once you have read this, please let me know if you have any further questions.
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Hi Tiago,
Thank you for providing more details about your situation. It’s good to see you’ve calculated your points, though I agree, the more, the better. 😊
Regarding alternative pathways, here’s an overview of the options you mentioned:
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Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): This visa requires state/territory nomination, which adds 5 points to your score. Each state has specific criteria for occupations in demand. You can explore the nomination requirements for mining engineers on individual state/territory government websites. Learn more here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nominated-190
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Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491): This is a temporary visa (5 years) leading to PR through the 191 visa. It also requires state/territory nomination, but regional migration programs may have more flexible criteria. Learn more here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491
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Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186): As mentioned earlier, this PR pathway is available after 2 years on a 482 visa, provided your employer sponsors you. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186
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Unfortunately, the Global Talent visa closed to new applications as of 6 December 2024
Finally, when you first arrived here, did you take an IELTS or English test? Achieving a high score in English can earn you additional points, potentially boosting your overall score, unless you’ve already included this in your initial assessment.
All the best
Mark
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This reply was modified 3 months, 1 week ago by Mark.
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This reply was modified 3 months, 1 week ago by Mark.
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Hiya Rachel, and welcome to our community. Welcome, and welcome to the joys and frustrations of Australian Visa
I am finding it impossible to find jobs because anything that may be applicable to my husband says Australian citizens. Does that mean they definitely won’t take UK residents on a sponsorship visa or is it still worth making contact?
Generally, if the job advertisement specifically calls out Australian Citizens only, this is either because they have government-related roles (that often only accept citizens for security purposes) or because they genuinely aren’t open to visa sponsorship.You could always try reaching out to them, but I really wouldn’t hold your breath.
A couple of questions.
- Are you only interested in Perth, would you consider other states?
- Does this description align with your husbands experience, or is it quite different (I took a bit of a stab on this one to be honest). ?
- Your role sounds interesting, though I have no idea what you do Is it known as some other name from an occupation perspective? This will help me better align you with occupations that might be aligned with certain visa types.
A few resources
Migration WA – has some helpful links on processes and services open to overseas migrants.
482jobs.com – our website / job board specialised in advertising job in Australia offering Visa Sponsorship – not a fee is payable to unlock the application process (<$1) but you can browse all the jobs for free to give you an idea of the roles being sponsored.
Titan Recruitment – one of the larger recruitment companies in Perth – also manages a large number of roles offering visa sponsorship.
Micheal Page – Global recruitment firm but a bug presence/recruiter here in WA.
I hope this helps for starters. If you can get back to me on the questions and I’ll see if I can assist further.
Cheers
Mark
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Hello Watson – Welcome to our community.
Your occupation appears on the MLTSSL, which is a list of occupations for which a large number of visa types apply.
Do you have any thoughts on your preferred approach? Are you looking for visa sponsorship or an option to move to Australia independently of having a sponsor.
To support your application for a skilled visa, you would need to have your skills assessed. The framework for this assessment is contained on the following webpage. Is your experience aligned with the general expectations of the occupation?
Regards
Mark
abs.gov.au
1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.2
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Hi Joesph
Rather than copying and pasting the whole article, I’d take a look at the guide we shared on 482jobs here: https://482jobs.com/sponsored-truck-driver-jobs-in-australia/
This breaks down the process and options and details some of the main trucking companies that operate in Australia.
Being successful in securing sponsorship as a truck driver will likely require a multi-pronged approach.
Please read the linked article and let me know if you have any further questions for clarification.
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Miriam, please be careful sharing and responding to emails outside of the forums. We offer the option to message each other directly if required though this request should be treated with suspicion.
@Sammy365 please share the information for the benefit of our other members. As a community driven effort its preferable to share here,not share via email.
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Please start your own post Daniel.
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