Bristollass

Can anyone give us an idea of what income can be obtained for a plasterer with over 15 years experience ? Also, we will be renting a home initially. Does anyone have any tips for renting in Perth ? We have 3 young children so will be looking for a good amount of space for us all. Thanks in advance...

old.sparkles

Hi Bristollass and welcome to BE

I found this info on pay awards in WA - https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/labou...tion_Award.pdf

Perth can be very expensive, and I'm not sure which suburbs are cheaper and okay to live in - hopefully someone else will be along with some more info.

berserk

Do you already have a visa, or planning to get one?

old.sparkles

Plasterer is on the SOL berserk

Dorothy

That doesn't mean they're eligible for a visa, though.

old.sparkles

True - and now the point has been raised, if the OP has any concerns hopefully they'll ask

Bristollass

Thank you, very helpful !

Bristollass

Currently in the process of trying to get one. We have family in Australia already so not sure if we'll be on a sponsorship or work visa. All a tad confusing at the mo so just taking on as much advice as poss at the mo

Bristollass

What is SOL ??

old.sparkles

You need to be clear of your path to a visa. Only certain family members can sponsor you for a skilled visa, which is the one you will be looking for. You also need to see if your OH can pass the skills assessment and points test. There's info here - http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1119.pdf on what's needed for a skilled visa, points test, etc

old.sparkles

The SOL is the Skilled Occupations List. If your occupation is on this list you could be eligible for a 189 visa if you have enough points, can pass the skills assessment, etc.

If an occupation is only on the CSOL (Consolidated Skilled Occupations List) you cannot apply for a 189, but with state sponsorship you could apply for 190 visa which is also a PR (Permanent Resident) visa