Moving countries to begin a new life is an exciting yet daunting process. There are many things to consider and organize – in particular securing suitable employment and obtaining a visa which allows you to live and work in Australia.

Fortunately you don’t have to go through this process alone. Expert and professional advice is available.

Skills Crisis in Australia

For appropriately skilled workers, there has probably never been a better time to move to Australia.

Australia is in the middle of a mining and resources boom of unprecedented proportions.

 

Fuelled by demand from China and India, this boom – coupled with an ageing workforce –  has meant that Australia is experiencing a skills shortage.  For Australia and regions like the Surat  Basin  to be able to take advantage of the  economic and other benefits of this demand for our natural resources, tens of thousands (some say hundreds of thousands)  of skilled  workers will be need to be recruited from  overseas.

A common scenario for an overseas skilled worker is to obtain full-time employment with an Australian company willing to offer employer sponsorship. The employer is able to sponsor the overseas skilled worker on either a temporary or permanent visa.

Visa Options

The Temporary Visa is a 4 year visa, issued for up to 4 years and is also called a ‘457’ or ‘Work Permit’. It enables a skilled worker to work for their sponsoring  employer in the nominated occupation. The skilled worker will need to have an occupation on the 457 Skilled Occupation List and will need to be able to demonstrate that they have the skills and experience required for the role. They are also required to demonstrate a prescribed level of English language skills. Some exemptions apply eg.  passport holders from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand. Spouses and dependent family members can also be included on the visa There are obligations on the sponsoring employer including the payment of a ‘market rate’ salary and also a commitment to training local workers.  

Being a ‘457’ visa holder means that a skilled worker is entitled to a number of benefits that many other temporary visa holders are not eg. in certain cases Medicare – Australia’s national health care system.

There will also be some things that the visa holder is not entitled to until they obtain Permanent Residency or Citizenship eg. fee support for University Education.

Permanent Visa options are also available and there is also the possibility of being sponsored under a permanent visa once a worker has worked on a ‘457’ visa for at least 2 years.

 

How We Can Help  

Australian Migration & Visa Lawyers (AMVL) is one of Australia’s largest independent multi-service migration firms, providing professional assistance to people throughout the world who wish to migrate to Australia.

We have 12 Registered Migration Agents with more than 50 years combined experience in immigration services, and have processed over 14,000 clients wishing to migrate to Australia since establishing in 2001.

We can get you a Job and a Visa

AMVL International Recruitment (AIR) facilitates overseas skilled workers seeking both sponsored visas and employment, as well as seeking quality skilled overseas workers for Australian employers and managing all visa arrangements for these parties.

So how does it work? AMVL International Recruitment presents suitable overseas employees to Australian employers. We have an in-house Recruitment Specialist who works with clients (employers) to find suitable applicants who have the right skills sets for their business. If a suitable employee is matched with a client, AMVL are fully equipped to manage the visa process for both parties involved. We also assist with interviews, reference checking and pre-employment medicals.

Our jobs are real and our employers are real.

• We assess an applicant’s skills, qualifications, experience and employment background so as to provide the best possible match with an Australian employer.
• We also assess an applicant’s visa eligibility to work in Australia.
• Our service provides a full visa preparation and management service reducing the hassle and risk.
• Most employers cover the visa and recruitment costs.
• Many employers even assist with relocation expenses.
• We can’t guarantee you a job, but we don’t get paid a cent until you get a job offer.
• We are currently recruiting:

- Diesel Fitters

- Welders

- Project Managers

- Electricians

- Metal Machinists

- Engineers

- Metal Fabricators

For frequently asked migration questions, click here.

 

Contact AMVL

Web: www.australianmigrations.com

Email: jobs@australianmigrations.com

Phone: +61 7 3212 2200

Toowoomba

PO Box 2381, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350

Phone: 0432 101 596

Bill Gamack

Registered Migration Agent, Managing Partner

Email: bill@australianmigrations.com

Phone: +61 7 3212 2200

Philip Duncan

Registered Migration Agent, Partner

Email: philip@australianmigrations.com

Phone: +61 7 3212 2200

John Young

Recruitment Specialist

Email: john@australianmigrations.com

Phone: +61 7 3212 2200

 

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