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Posted By Stewart Riddel
Heading off to Ballarat in Victoria with family for some adventure. I have been working in the chemical industry for almost 25 years the last 5 of which have been as safety advisor. I have my Diploma and am working towards Chartered status.
I am hoping to continue working in safety although not necessarily the chemical industry. Any advice / help would most gratefully be received.
Cheers
Stewart
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Posted By Bob Youel
there should be tons of work especially so since the 47billion£ announcement re oil off Perth especially in your area
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Posted By Descarte
Isnt most of that oil floating away though?
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Posted By Berty
Good luck in this Stew, (I'm not jelous*^!) Make sure you get your hands mucky though. Try & find out the law & regs relating to Aus & tye into Construction Cert.
Why do I have this strong urge to follow you.
best regards
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Posted By AndrewJO
Hi Stewart,
I work in HSE for a mining and manufacturing company in Western Australia. I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the excellent employment opportunities that exist for HSE professionals in Australia, particularly in Western Australia and Queensland. The resource sector has been booming for a few years now and there has been a shortage of qualified individuals. A little of a slow down in the last 12 months, but things are booming again. If you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Andrew
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Posted By Richard Marshall
Hi Andrew,
On your previous posting, are the UK Quals and IOSH charterships etc.. recognised for such vacancies in Australia?
Thanks
Richard
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Posted By Glyn Atkinson
On a slightly more light hearted vein - don't mention the Ashes cricket !!
Well, not much more than once EVERY day, anyway!
We HAVE let them beat the 2nd eleven a few times in the thrash version to stop them from crying too much !
Sounds like this opportunity has hit at the right time for a pick up in the Australian economy. best of luck !
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Posted By AndrewJO
Hi Richard,
In response to your question;
1. It is uncommon for employers to require any kind professional membership, whether that be IOSH, SIA, CSP etc.
2. The minimum qualification for a Safety Advisor role is typically a TAFE (Technical College) Diploma. I personally don't rate this particular Australian course. In regards to the NEBOSH Diploma, I don't think that many employers, purely through ignorance, would differentiate between this Diploma and the Australian Technical Diploma. Although I suspect that the NEBOSH Diploma is a far better qualification. I hope that this makes sense?
Andrew
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Posted By Emma Forbes
I could be wrong, but the diploma does not meet Vettasses level of qualification, the PgC doesn't either (which is primarily why I studied). Vettasses do recognise degrees however.
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Posted By AndrewJO
You're correct Emma, Degree or above for migration purposes. Ironically, its been a long time since I have seen a job ad in WA that specifically asked for a degree in OHS. Having said that, most Australian universities have undergraduate degree courses in OHS... so I have no doubt that they are pumping out plenty of graduates.
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Posted By Oliver Taylor
I am coming out to Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore in early November 2009 to investigate/research the options of starting a business in those places. Our successful UK operation will continue as before. Question is where do I start? Any ideas welcome.
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Posted By Mark hbsg
Hi Oliver
I am hoping to complete my diploma in March and are looking to move out to Sydney with my family in the next couple of years. Please let me know if your business sets off in Sydney and if there would be any opportunities.
Regards
Mark
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Posted By Frank
Hi Stewart and everyone else.
Stewart my advice to you is to forget worrying about your chartered status in Health and safety, as this is not a pre requisite for getting you into the country.
You say you have 25 yrs experience in the chemical industry. Use your qualifications and experience gained in that field to get you in the door. I got my residence visa on the back of being an Electrical Foreman, which I was before applying but I now am doing health and safety training.
Minimum requirements to work in Health and Safety in Aus is a Cert IV OH&S Certificate, which can be gained via a TAFE (College) or fast track via a private training provider. Cost is parable with the Nebosh Gen Cert in the UK and time duration is the same 2 weeks.
As Andrew stated regards the TAFE Diploma, yes it is one up from the Cert IV and would be more than favourable on your cv when applying for jobs for a higher role in health and safety and you will find that with your experience you will be entitled to RPL (recognition of prior learning) which means you will not possibly have to carry out the fall course as long as you can show evidence of prior learning.
All the very best
Frank
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Posted By Benny
Hi Stewart,
Having recently come from Aus to the Uk, the legislation is similar if not the same apart from different section numbers etc. Do not be to concerned about it. Also, Australia is moving towards national legislation as opposed to the current state based, so it will all change in the coming years. Although the changes will not be huge it would be worth keeping abreast of as it is a hot topic in OH&S at the moment. I am also sure it will impress them if you are aware of this (I would expect even a question or two in any interview).
As for employment, all employers will be seeking experience usually in the field that you apply. OHS qualifications are becoming more and more recognised as well. Training qualifications/experience is also beneficial.
NEBOSH is generally not known but I am sure would be appreciated if you explained it, same for IOSH.
In getting a job here, most employers asked me about the jurisdictions although most understood the similarities themselves. I generally went down the line of risk management principles do not differ between jurisidictions etc. and we seemed to copy your legislation. This seemed to work as I got a job.
Good luck, I am sure you will enjoy it.
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Posted By Kevin Kelly
Hi All,
I have been seriously considering a move down under for a long time now (Perth area preferably)but with 3 small kids this isn't a move to jump at willy nilly so to speak. I have 15 years experience in construction, the last 7 of which have been in H&S. Does anybody know if many Australian employers go down the route of considering overseas applicants? My main concern would be to have a job secured before I travel, but how realistic is that?
Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kevin
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