Scott66

Can anyone inform me if there is a requirement for truck drivers anywhere in Australia.

I have been driving for 15 years now (not that it matters !!) but I was wondering if this type of work came into any skills shortage bracket and if you could gain a work permit using this skill.

Many Thanks

Scott

DAVIE_MAC

Well as there have been no replies thought I would so either there are no Jobs or the Aussies are still asleep or it's not possible to immigrate down this route.

I did see somewhere that they might be reviewing the rules for W.Australia and Truck Driving might become classed as a Skill Shortage as I believe they are crying out for them over there.

CMON.......people in the know give us some advice PLEASE !!!!!!!

Good or Bad

Australia_bound?

Is not on the SOL or MODL, so is not a skill shortage! But there are lots of jobs available for truckers

DAVIE_MAC

Hello Mate & Thanks.....

Therefore how do you geta job in OZ if you are not a resident. I'm not 100% up to speed on OZ immigration.

Can you just apply direct then apply for work permit even tho the Jobs aren't listed on the SOL & MODL


Thanks again Dave

Australia_bound?

It may be possible to approach an employer and that they could get you out on a 457 visa (temp working 4 years) During which time you may be able to get PR (residency)

Is a very difficult route as many employers don't want to know unless you have a valid working or PR visa!

Are other ways in but way too many to start typing up on here, none of them straight forward and some very expensive, just depends on how much you're willing to risk to get into Aus!