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Posted By DM2005
Afternoon All,
I know this question has been asked in the past, but myself and my partner are seriously considering emigrating to Australia. I presently work for a consultancy in the UK, and would like to work in a consultancy in OZ.
Does anyone have any names of consultants, companies, agencies or websites I can use as starting points in my search?
Kind regards,
Dave
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Posted By Dyson1967
I asked this question about 6 months ago and was recommended anderselite. Do a search on Google and you'll find their website. I did register with them and they contacted soon after however i have heard nothing from them since and I got the impression that they wanted me to have got a work visa for Australia before they could help me.
On the migration front be aware that you will only get 50 points for an Occupational Health and Safety Officer or 40 points for a Safety Inspector, both these require you to have your skills assessed by VETASSESS but they will only assess your qualifications if you have a DEGREE (in any subject) no amount of H&S experience will be taken into consideration if you have no DEGREE.
I wish you good luck in your quest
SD
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Posted By Scottie CMIOSH
Hi, NZ is similar. No job without a visa, no visa without a job. Go over on a 6 month "holiday" and see what happens. It must be worth a try.
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Posted By Richard Stewart
In reponse to Dyson1967 posting...
I can confirm that our (Anders) Ozlink team are really keen to assist Brits looking for H&S work in Aus. However unless you have a Degree (in any subject) and are under the age of 40 it is unlikely that you will be issued a work permit.
Richard
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Posted By Fornhelper
Can you confirm that a DEGREE is required? ...would a H & S management diploma not be acceptable to work as a H & S professional in OZ?
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Posted By Richard Stewart
No - they are scoring you on academic as well as professional qualifications.
An H&S Degree will give you points in both sections a NEBOSH / BSC Diploma won't
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Posted By Alexander Falconer
What about if you have a SVQ/NVQ level 4 or 5 which are commensurete to the academic levels of degrees & masters degrees?
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Posted By Richard Stewart
No - they are classified as vocational qualifications for scoring purposes.
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Posted By Dyson1967
We are going over on a 2 year student visa in Jan, my partner will train to be a hairdresser which is a 60 pointer and an occupation in demand (go figure!). Hopefully I will be able to find some work to fill 20 hours a week in the OHS sector while she studies, but not relying on it.
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Posted By GavinR
Hi Dyson1967, I'm currently in the process of trying to find work in australia in H&S while based in UK and even with a degree in this discipline i'm finding it difficult. Do you know if we are required to do some kind of conversion course before being allowed to work in H&S in oz?
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Posted By Dyson1967
Hi Gavin,
I didn't go into that much other than looking at a registration course in Queensland (you need a licence to practice as an OHS Officer). I did once find a website that has an organisation equivalent to IOSH but I can't remember the address, maybe a search on google will help you find it, I remember there being some useful information on the discussion forums.
Good luck with you future and I hope you find what you're looking for
Steve
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Posted By Trudy Tilbury Hi from Oz, My suggestion is that you approach some of the larger national agencies that specialise in OHS (Noel Arnold and Associates, NSCA) or as most OHS Consultancy services are state based you may have to search the SIA (Safety Institute of Australia) website to see which consultancies are corporate members. I have to admit I had never heard of the Anderslite mob You will be much more valuable if you have a strong background in mining or construction, in fact you may find that they could sponsor you under the business plan, as safety officers are on the list of recognised occupations. For other posters: If you are seriously committed to emigrating to Oz, and have been told by Immigration in the UK that only a degree is recognised then you could explore the enrolment in one of the OHS grad diploma courses from the Unis that offer distance ed. You may get most of your previous study recognised, and only have to do the coursework on the legislation. You may then end up with an Australian 'degree' equivalent in some cases (depending on the institution). The only other way to get you quals recognised to demonstrate to Immigration that they are recognised in a particular state would be to contact each state independently: http://aei.dest.gov.au/A...rkingInAustralia/OQU.htmT Tilbury
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Posted By AlB
How about a degree in Geology, work history as a Consultant Geologist, Supervising quarry excavaation (2.2 million tonnes per annum), Operations Manager for a £5 million turnover business, H&S co-ordinator, to H,S&E Manager to Integrated Systems Manager (H,S,E &Q). Explosive Supervisor and Shotfire certified, also working towards Certificate in Risk Management. NEBOSH Construction Certificate and TechSP.
Reckon I'd get a job?
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Posted By Kenneth Stevens
hello everyone
just a bit of advice on working in Australia by someone who has done it.
you can be the most qualified person in the world in any subject but if your vocation isn't on their wish list then you won't get in & won't get a job. if you look on their recruitment agencies almost all jobs require you to have permanent residency status. luckily at the time i emigrated i was accepted as an electrician & not as a firefighter which was my job in the uk prior to going to OZ. once i got there i managed to get a very good job as a firefighter/safety officer at a chemical plant in Perth WA. that was more a case of who you know not what you know as a guy from the fire service i knew was already working there.
another thing is Australians have a different way of doing their cv's & it pays to get it tweaked by someone in the know over there.
yes they are crying out for H&S people but a lot of the jobs are at remote mine sites thousands of miles from civilisation although the money is very good.
Basically they can pick & choose who they want (unlike the UK but thats another issue)the trick is you have to get in & then take it from there but it isn't easy & just applying to emigrate is quite expensive.
However it is a fantastic lifestyle & for some reason in a moment of insanity i gave it all up & returned to the UK although my family are all aussies now & we can return whenever we want.
I hope this doesn't sound too negative & if anyone wants any specific advice please email & i will give you any advice i can
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Posted By Edel
Hi, i have a degree in health and safety (recently qualified) and like many other young irish/british, am thinking of working down under, i am just wondering is there much demand in manufacturing, consultancy or is it all in construction/mining sectors??
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Posted By Dyson1967 http://www.sia.org.au/education/faq.phpDone a bit of searching and have come across this FAQ, all you wannbe H&S migrants ought to read it and maybe all your questions will be answered. Sorry if it depresses you even more! SD
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Posted By JM82
What areas of H & S have you worked in?
I have a position in Australia AND a work permit prearranged!
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Posted By Michael Carroll Hi Mate I'm an Aussie working in H&S in the UK. I have NEBOSH Cert but hope to undertake Dip or British Safety council Dip soon. I've enquired with Workcover (our version of HSE) if the diploma would be enough to work in OZ. They said it would but I would have to do a conversion course on H&S Law etc as they differ slighty. I'm lucky enough to have an Aussie and Brit passport so don't have to worry about immigration issues but in a nutshell a H&S dip will be more than enough... if you can get past the red tape of immigration i've attached the link for workcover....please note that each state has it's own version so depeinding on where you want to go cheers www.workcover.vic.gov.au/
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Posted By Michael Carroll
So you want to become an Inspector?
Inspectors are based at local WorkSafe offices across Victoria and spend a large part of their time visiting workplaces, dealing with managers, workers and union representatives to bring about improved workplace health and safety.
To become an Inspector, you need to demonstrate that you have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications in OH&S are not mandatory, but will be viewed very favourably. Typical qualifications held by current Inspectors include:
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management
Skills
Potential Inspectors will possess the following skills:
Good communication skills (be able to converse with people effectively)
Ability to influence and encourage positive behaviour within the workplace
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Computer skills (Inspectors use a laptop computer to issue reports, notices and directions)
Adaptable to change
Investigative skills
Work as part of a team
Experience
Typically, Inspectors have worked in a variety of workplaces and have a good understanding of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Practical experience in implementing OH&S legislation may have been gained in a variety of roles including:
Safety Manager
OH&S Manager
Return to Work Co-ordinator
OH&S Nurse
Health & Safety Representative
Member of an OH&S Committee
When a position becomes available
WorkSafe Victoria usually advertises for Inspectors once a year in major metropolitan and regional newspapers and online. Selection is extremely competitive. Successful candidates undergo a comprehensive induction program and are placed on probation for six months after their initial training.
Applications
Applications must be in the following format:
Cover letter
Address the selection criteria
Resume (including names and contact details of two referees)
Further Information
view the WorkSafe Victoria Inspector position description (.pdf, 60kb)
View the publication "WorkSafe Victoria Inspectors"
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