Working Abroad (Aus)

Russinating · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:23

I'm weighing up my options at the moment and I'm thinking about the possibility of working in Australia.

I'm just looking for advice on how to go about it (or sites that detail this, as I'm sure there's many) but mainly any recommendations on sites that list Australian jobs so I can see if there's any opportunities in the first place.

PS. I'm in the creative industry if there's any specialist job sites.

Thanks in advance

Amp34 · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:30

http://www.workingin-australia.com/

There's one.

I am also looking into getting a job in Aus in the near future, in the oil/exploration industry, but it's a big step, and I haven't really done too much research recently. (Just graduating in Geology)

dangerstat · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:57

"PS. I'm in the creative industry" wat :/ that could man ANYTHING

Russinating · 12 Jun 2009 at 21:36

dangerstat said:
"PS. I'm in the creative industry" wat :/ that could man ANYTHING

Yes you're right, anything. I'm actually a lawyer and part-time builder :rolleyes:

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I wasn't being specific - there are specialist creative sector job sites in the UK, similarly there probably are in Aus so I thought it may be of some use if someone knew of any.

[FnG]magnolia · 12 Jun 2009 at 21:40

We ( Brit + Kiwi) are about to do the NZ move but my wife's pretty clue'd up on on Aus stuff as 1 brother lives there. Feel free to PM me and I can pass it on

mjt · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:27

look at the points system, this determines whether you can get a work permit or not.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/points-test.htm

Amp34 said:
http://www.workingin-australia.com/

There's one. I am also looking into getting a job in Aus in the near future, in the oil/exploration industry, but it's a big step, and I haven't really done too much research recently. (Just graduating in Geology)

work in the north sea!
the pay is fantastic, whether you're based in aberdeen or norway.

offshore in norway gets ****ing good pay

Firestar_3x · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:32

mjt said:
work in the north sea!
the pay is fantastic, whether you're based in aberdeen or norway.

offshore in norway gets ****ing good pay

Not quite as easy as that though, they just don't invite randoms to work offshore and chuck them 100k to do it, plus the odds of you comming home minus a finger or arm is quite high.

mjt · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:38

Firestar_3x said:
Not quite as easy as that though, they just don't invite randoms to work offshore and chuck them 100k to do it, plus the odds of you comming home minus a finger or arm is quite high.

but if you work in oil exploration in Australia the odds of missing a finger are lower :confused:

the North Sea is the safest offshore place to work in the world.

a degree in Geology and you're set. apply to the StatoilHydro graduate scheme and off you go

Russinating · 13 Jun 2009 at 00:09

mjt said:
look at the points system, this determines whether you can get a work permit or not.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/points-test.htm

Thanks, very helpful. I currently score 115 (120 pass) so no Visa for me as things stand. I'd basically need a job offer from a company in Aus to raise that.

Amp34 · 13 Jun 2009 at 01:51

mjt said:
look at the points system, this determines whether you can get a work permit or not.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/points-test.htm

work in the north sea!
the pay is fantastic, whether you're based in aberdeen or norway.

offshore in norway gets ****ing good pay

It's not that good, (haliburton were offering 18k for a mudlogger, however that does seem lower than the going rate). I'm confused though, as a geoscientist graduates apparently on average earn £30k in their first year, but all the jobs i've seen have been a max of £25k :confused:

Am I missing something?

I'm preferentially hoping to get a job either in exploration (onshore fieldwork ***) or marine aquisition on ships (seismic etc.) but the north sea is a "fall back" plan.

mjt said:
but if you work in oil exploration in Australia the odds of missing a finger are lower
the North Sea is the safest offshore place to work in the world.

a degree in Geology and you're set. apply to the StatoilHydro graduate scheme and off you go

Any other companies you would recommend? That's the problem at the moment, I've looked at a few of the big companies (BP, Shell etc) but am having trouble finding the smaller companies, as they seem to all use agencies that don't actually want graduates, or show the company they are recruiting fro (obviously).

dowie · 13 Jun 2009 at 10:44

dangerstat said:
"PS. I'm in the creative industry" wat :/ that could man ANYTHING

normally means working in advertising or media - basically pick up a copy of GQ style - look around your workplace - if your co-workers all dress like the pictures in the mag then chances are you're in the 'creative industry'.

(tis quite misleading as lots of them are admin, sales etc.. and not at all 'creative' - some are 'planners' 'buyers' etc.. and are slightly creative, some are silly enough to work for free, but basically you get to wear 'trendy' clothes receive low pay and get the odd invite to a party where a few people you'll occasionally see in heat magazine will be present)