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Looking to move to Oz and wondered if anyone had any experience in moving from the UK to Oz and working in a H&S role. I am currently working as a H&S manager in a large construction firm and am pretty well experienced and qualified for the UK sector. Is there any issues moving over to Oz and what are my chances of finding a suitable sponsor?
I am already committed to the visa application process but wouldn't mind speeding up the process with a sponsor or some guidance on the best way forward.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
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I'm in exactly the same position as anorak has explained.
After being offered a position in Sydney with a global firm, complete with sponsorship and relocation package, it was withdrawn after 4 weeks due to internal politics/budgets.
I have a friend in HR in Sydney who is certain that I will find a sponsored role eventually. I have a BSc hons in SHE Management and both dipNEBOSH and dipenv NEBOSH. I currently work withing construction/civil engineering and would like to stay in this area if possible.
I have applied for a few roles since the initial let down, but so far with no success.
Any help/advice would be appreciated
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Still applying for roles which are advertised through recruitment consultants websites etc, but with no joy so far. My HR friend told me to state on my CV that I require a 457 (sponsored) visa. Will this be frightening people off?
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Have you guys tried UK based construction/civils that operate over in Oz??
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Good luck with your adventures. Its worth it.
I readily picked up work in New Zealand a few years back and now am a resident. There is work around but in my opinion, employers want to meet with you and at least see some commitment to your intentions to relocation, so my advise would be to get on a flight, if you are truely committed, and get networking.
I have seen a fair few fall by the wayside in moving to Australia from the UK, as the country is vast and incredibly varied. To take a job in Darwin is just the opposite end of the scale from somewhere like Tasmania. Works on resource and energy projects provide the big bucks, but thats for a reason (remote working in unpleasant conditions). Again, I suggest spending some time in the intended location to get a feel and meeting with a few companies.
Here in New Zealand there isn't so much hang up on being members of certain bodies or specific certification, however it is slowly moving that way with consultants touting such courses. Its more about being effective in the field, being part of the solution instead of the problem, having a wide knowledge base and good appreciation for risk exposure and management.
Hope it all goes well for you.
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Thanks leethorne. I am looking at Sydney or the surrounding areas, I have visited numerous times having friends who already live there (also spent 6 months out there playing rugby in my younger days).
Having being originally approached regarding a job, for it to fall through, i'm looking for the quickest, easiest way to pick it back up again.
Applied for a few through recruiters. I have the qualifications and the experience, but no replies. Did think of travelling out to network, but was unsure whether it would just come across as desperate.
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Having lots of friends and some family over there all say that there is lots of work especially in construction but its proper construction where the most need appears to be - e.g. proper construction is where people travel to large industrial projects and are away from home whereas other construction [I would not call it construction] e.g. jobbing plumbers is where people go home each night with their white van and it appears that that area is manned up. However in all cases there appears to be opportunity there as against here
Offshore: Perth appears to be the place to be but its not easy to get in
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As Bob mentions, the work that is available in the main is focused outside of urban areas, especially Western Australia and Queensland (Northern Queensland being realy busy). Resources and energy remain the major potential, but like everywhere around the world, Australia is struggling in a number of sectors. To try and pick up work near the major cities may be more difficult than with the fly in/fly out opportunities, but thats not to say a dead loss if someone sees you as a good fit.
I suggest focusing on what you can offer for any specific role rather than demonstrating wide ranging experience, however I would imagine overseas recruiters are inundated with applicants each week who are not readily available to send for interview, therefore may not follow up. If you are face to face and ready to sell yourself, it may open up a number of possibilities.
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Many thanks again for your replies.
Still no joy. I have taken the advice on here and my friends that are out there and opened my applications up to the FIFO roles based around North QLD and WA.
Also seriously considering travelling out there for a couple of weeks after Xmas if nothing comes up in the meantime.
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The mines can be a good option - pays well - my niece lives in Aus and her boyfriend works in this industry - 7 days on and 7 days off - obviously not ideal but could be worth a shot
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