kancell

hi, im looking to possibly emigrate in 2 years, once i have finished my part time day release honours degree in M&E building services engineering. ill have 10 years experience in the field plus the all important degree certificate, and according to the immigration authorities my job is in demand and scores 60 points.

lately ive been doing a lot of forward planning and research on the various locations in oz, and their pro's and cons. currently i really like the sound of cairns, as it sounds similar(ish) to the current coastal resort i live in..... well without the sun, tropical rainforest and cyclones anyway! also i like the relaxed way of life, nice climate, plenty of outdoor fun, wildlife and the value for money housing (at the moment!)

i have signed up with various uk employment agencies that specialise in sending folk to oz, but the majority of work is in melbourne, sydney, perth, brissie..... there doesnt seem to be much/anything in cairns. i believe though, that cairns is undergoing a huge development, and there is to be a lot of construction work taking place over the next few years? is this correct? also, girlfriend is a teacher, should she find work ok?

any thoughts/advice would be appreciated greatly.

tonyk38

Bix is a forum regular who lives in Cairns. He might be able to help you.

I'm moving out there in a few weeks time as a Mental Health Nurse. Like you I love the wildlife, rainforest etc. Can't wait!

Speargun

You lucky lucky thing!! We are having to delay till September time now (due to pregnancy!) Could have been better timed but a result of a over friendly reccee trip to Cairns in August!! Hopefully with the construction going on there will be plenty of jobs for Real Estate Agents????!! I am so worried about the jobs front

Bix is a living legend though ....carnt wait to meet him for a beer!! If you get the chance read the Lions Log of his ....it hilarous!! Hopefully see you out there tonyk....just not in a professional capacity!!

Bix

Wasn't me guv. I didn't meet your OH when you visited Cairns

Real estate jobs are advertised every week so start learning the lingo.
DLUG etc

Hands off Tony. He's fully booked with me

Bix

KC, there are a lot of projects going on and heaps of housebuilding.
Here's the council 10 year plan
http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/council...roduction.html

I'm a layman so what is it you actually do ? They may call it something else here.

Check out this site. This company is very busy and seem to be expanding in Cairns.
http://www.ghd.com.au/aptrixpublishi...ent/Cairns_off


Cairns is expanding so schools will also increase.
Check out this forum as I have read previous threads about teachers having to go through some hoops before getting work.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80

Speargun

Ahh Bix.....to resinder my rights under the reciprical Child Support Agency does this mean I can stick you down for babysitting duties? After just one night with our 15 month old and the new one......I think Tony will be able to a whole thesis on you!!

Bix

You real estate guys will stop at nothing to devalue a persons home

Scrawni 2

Hi Bix, it's been along time since we spoke (it's the wife I usually email). How's tricks? You seem to have racked up quite a few posts since I was last on here

I see Cairns is forever expanding, where are they building now? I don't know if you have read any of my post but we are thinking about coming back out but we need to do alot more thinking first

Say hi to Gill for me

Mandy

Bix

Ayup Mandy. A long time indeed.
I've been speaking to everyone else in your absence

Yep, Cairns is getting bigger. Seem to be building everywhere.
Big estates gone up out the back of Bentley right around to the back of Edmonton and down to Sugarworld.
Forest Gardens still growing.
From Brinsmead heading for Lake Placid the left hand side is new estates with shopping centre right over to the old Redlynch Village.
Redlynch Valley Estate is spreading out.
Smithfield ski park has a big one just underway and also the opposite side of the road across from the shopping centre.
Big one going up opposite side of the road to Clifden.
Kewarra continued to expand.
Trinity likewise.
Kanimbla and Park Ridge still going strong.
Hell, you name it and there's houses going up.
They just started releasing land at Gordonvale.....intend joining it up with Edmonton with another new shopping centre going up down there.
The Smithfield centre is almost complete after a several million $ upgrade.
One or two new hotels going up in town but low rise.
The big one at the marine end of the pier car park is nearing completion at last.

Haven't seen your other posts but will track them down
Gill says hello and will drop you an email.

Blimey, that's news indeed. Don't come back unless you can drive though

Not hijacking this thread...just explaining about all the building work going on.

tonyk38

No worries, but if you need anyone jabbing with a large sedative, just put 'em my way...

tonyk38

I've see the lion log on a few occasions, lol, but I hardly ever come here these days.

What attracts you to Cairns?

Bix

Probably my charm and wit.

Then again, there might be other reasons

Speargun

Nobody more crackers than Bix!! I think its asylum valley up there so at least theyll be plenty of work for you!! Heaven help what the lioncubs will turn out like! My sister lives in Port Douglas....that was the real reason we found the way to nowhere! As soon as we landed there....it just felt so friendly! Sounds really odd but everyone we met was kind and chatty exactly what we are after. PLUS the place is totally beautiful! I am trying to keep it a secret though....Bix keeps blabbing his big mouth off about the place! For it to be so green and nice you do need the rain and I suppose you do need to put up with the rough to get the smooth!! Carnt wait to be drinking bottles of Wolf Blass on the verandah looking out accross the green of the rainforest!!! Before fighting the crocodiles out of the pool!

tonyk38

Yup, it's one of Aus' BEST KEPT SECRETS!! Oops sorry....

kancell

thanks for the info. that GHD multinational company looks interesting, and right up my field.

can you please also advise on the nice areas and surrounding suburbs, ideally close to the beach. ive seen kerrawa beach, palm colve, machans beach, trinity beach, clifton beach which all sound nice and a close commute to cairns, but can you offer your opinions on these areas. also house prices, size of burbs etc, thanks!