k8i6

Hi there, im totally new to this site but i am desperate for help at the moment! I am living in Australia at the moment on a 2nd working holiday visa, i have 10 months left on the visa, my family are just about to move here from the UK on a 457 Sponsorship visa, i cannot be added to their visa because i am over 18. I work in Administration and was advised to apply for jobs as a Project Administrator and try for sponsorship that way, i am really struggling to find anything! Can anyone suggest anything else other than study? Really appreciate any suggestions as you could not believe the stress i am under at the mo! Thanks

pumpkin blossom

You need skills to be able to apply for the 457 visa. Do you have training and experience?

k8i6

I have Level 3 in Business Administration, A Levels (UK College Level) and School Level Certificates. I have 5 years experience in Administration. Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it!

newjersey

you need to check if your job is listed, before going any further. Try visa wizard on the immi.gov.au if you have not yet, may give you a push in the right direction. Also keep in mind that administrative and clerical positions are unlikely to be on a list for the permanent visas (the list for the 457 visa has more occupations than the Skilled Occupation List used for permanent skilled migration), so if your long term plans are to stay in Australia, you will have to gain experience in something that is in demand.

k8i6

Thanks for the reply, i was advised by a migration agent that Project Administrator is on the list, i just need to find a company to sponsor me!

Bermudashorts

Do you work as a project administrator at the moment? If so then why not try your current employer. If you do not, then it is strangte advice indeed, you are not likely to get sponsored in a job you have not worked in before.

k8i6

I dont work as a Project Administrator at the moment but i do have training etc. i work for a not for profit organisation. Im just really stuck because as my family arrive i will be leaving not long after, any suggestions welcome! Silly i know, but i will do anything i can to stay

Bermudashorts

The chances of you getting a job and sponsorship in an occupation you are not currently working in are remote. Do you work at the moment? If yes can your current employer sponsor you?

Do youhave an Australian beau?

Unfortunately there is not a visa for everyone and without an Australian beau or the skills and experience reuired for one of the skills / work based visas your chances are looking poor.