Moving To Australia

[wardman101]

Hello, I'm moving to Australia in February 2014 and I'm looking for work around the Melbourne area. I'm an arboist currently with 18 months climbing experience.

 

My qualifications are as follows;

 

CS30 - Prepare and Maintain the chainsaw

 

CS31 - Fell and Process trees

 

CS38 - Climb Trees and Perform aerial rescue

 

CS39 - Use a chainsaw from a rope and harness

 

The company I am working for at the moment offer a broad range of services including grounds maintenance and landscaping in which I also undertake as part of my current role.

 

My girlfriend will be studying at university in Melbourne and I will be a de facto on her visa which will last for 14 months. We hope to make our move to Australia permanent so would be looking for work with a company that has the potential for long term employment if possible..

 

Would my current qualifications and experience be sufficient to find work? what about sponsorship on a 457 visa Any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Tom

[ziggy81]

Hi Tom. I am in a very similar situation to yourself. Have you had any luck yet?

Currently I am just applying direct to companies whether they have vacancies or not.

Just need that one golden ticket!

Andrew.

[will.morris]

Hey bro. My story is that I came out to NZ on a working holiday visa for 12monthes then I got a 2 year work visa.

 

Do you know for definate that being on your gf's visa allows you to work in Australia?

 

Large companies that contract to a council may be your best bet to set yourself up as they will offer secure work.

 

Ziggy: I'm not sure if you're set on Ozzy, but if your open to New Zealand then I could probably get you a job with Asplundh (based on quals/experience and of course if it interests you or not).

[ziggy81]

Hi Will.

That would be awesome, I've spent a couple of years in NZ already (on a working holiday visa) so I know I love it over there, but this time I would need to be sponsored. My partner (soon to be wife!) is super keen too.

Do you have a contact email that I could send a cover letter/resume to.

I see that the company is nationwide, whereabouts do you work? Are you enjoying the work and environment?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.