allthejs

Hi Wendy, thanks again for the info. Hubby has all of the diagnostic training and certificates along with PLC and Siemans skills so sounds promising.

We have five kiddies so do you think that $50 to $60K is a good wage and do you think we will be able to manage with it? Hubby is giving up a very well paid job here but ultimately we want the dream and better life for the kids so he is happy to give it up (don't think it is taking much persausion!)

We have chosen Adelaide because I like the fact that it has different seasons and isn't all just hot! John doesn't mind where he goes and is happy to let me choose. We had heard about the changes happening regarding the licences and are hoping that they come into force before we get our visas. Have you heard anything more about this? It would be so much easier for us to be able to get the licence before we leave the UK and also means that John will be able to work quickly after a short holiday! (he thinks he will be having 6 months off bless him!)

Thanks again Wendy, you are a mine of information and all of it very helpful

Jacky xx

Wendy

Not sure on the TRA front just yet, they are a bit slow with the info. At worst we'll know by July 1st though

Even if it doesn't come through for you, the course can be done in 4 weeks with PEER (I'll provide details if you need them) and it's pretty easy. You can do that while waiting for the ARTC from the TRA, so at worst he'll be working within say 3 months at worst.

I'm not sure how far the wage will go with 7 of you ( You're brave), but there is also the option of being a sub-contractor. From speaking to my hubby, they are on more money and don't need a contractors licence (but don't hold me to that as that's just what he'd been told). There is a company called SAGE who provide programming support to factories, they may take him on if he can do siemens stuff.

I know my hubby is currently learning siemens, and has said that when he's fully up to speed with it, he'll be able to get better wages.

I'll pick his brains tomorrow, see what I can find out

allthejs

Thanks and double Thanks All help gratefully received

Hubby doesn't mind about needing the licence, in fact he says that he would rather have it and then leave his options open.

Jacky xx

leigh&ivan

Perth salary hotspots:

Accountancy: Western Australia experienced unprecedented salary growth in the accounting sector. For example, the typical salary for a financial controller (turnover > $150m) increased from $180,000 to $210,000, which is $10,000 above Sydney and Melbourne's typical salaries. At the support level, a degree qualified assistant accountant with four years or more experience now typically receives $68,000 compared to $58,000 last year. Payroll staff enjoyed strong increases in Perth, with the typical salary for a senior payroll clerk increasing from $44,000 to $52,000. Professional practice salaries increased strongly with the typical salary for a management consulting principal/director increasing from $135,000 to $160,000.
Banking and Financial Services: From branch staff to wealth management, Perth's salaries were the standouts in the banking market, particularly within financial planning where typical salaries rose a massive 22.9 percent on average. For example, the typical salary increased from $65,000 to $80,000 for a senior para planner (qualified) and from $85,000 to $115,000 for a financial planner (qualified).
Construction & Property: Perth architects experienced solid salary growth. For example the top end of the salary range for a Perth landscape architect rose from $65,000 to $85,000. Significant increases also occurred in construction civil (for example the top end of the salary range for a foreperson increased from $105,000 to $120,000) and in construction building (the top of the salary range for an estimator increased from $120,000 to $150,000).
Contact Centres: Western Australia was the clear winner geographically for contact centre salaries, with average typical salary increases of 17.1 percent. For example, the typical salary for a Perth senior customer service representative rose from $39,000 to $45,000 and from $55,000 to $70,000 for a team manager.
Human Resources: Marked salary increases occurred in learning and development, with typical salaries for learning and development managers and consultants rising from $85,000 to $110,000 and $60,000 to $70,000 respectively.
Information Technology: Perth infrastructure salaries increased on average by 8.7 percent. For example, the typical salary for a network designer increased from $80,000 to $95,000. In development, Perth salaries increased on average by 10.7 percent. For example, the typical salary for an analyst programmer rose from $60,000 to $75,000.
Insurance: Along with Brisbane/Gold Coast, Perth experienced the main salary movements across general insurance underwriting, broking and claims. For example, the typical salary for a Perth broker rose from $75,000 to $87,000 and from $60,000 to $76,000 for a senior underwriter.
Legal: Perth lawyers were the main legal salary beneficiaries overall as employers compete for candidates, with small practices in particular now offering typical salaries above Sydney rates. For example, those with 2 years PAE receive $65,000 in Sydney and $75,000 in Perth.
Logistics: Higher industry salaries were awarded to logistics project managers.
Office Support: Perth's document controllers and site secretary/administrators experienced some of the main office support movements, rising from $45,000 to $50,000 and $50,000 to $55,000 respectively.
Resources & Mining: All resources & mining specialisations, from mineral processing, to metalliferous geology, mobile plant, industrial design and industrial construction moved forward. For example, the top end of the salary range for metalliferous geology mine geologists increased from $90,000 to $110,000. The top of the salary ranges for a mineral processing maintenance planner increased from $120,000 to $140,000 and also from $120,000 to $140,000 for a mobile plant underground auto electrician.
Sales & Marketing: Western Australian sales & marketing salaries stabilised somewhat following the rapid increase in levels last year. The exceptions were marketing coordinators (where the typical salary increased from $40,000 to $46,000) and communication managers (where the typical salary increased from $70,000 to $75,000).


Ivan Williams

AnalOwl

IT Service Delivery Manager in Melbourne, for a government agency = $100k plus super. (Add $10k - $30k for private sector).

LA62

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LauraC

I'd also like to know if anyone has any info on wages for gym instructors.

Thanks

Jensen Healey

I did a web search on some job site (can't remember which, unfortunately) and they seem to be around $37 - $43k.

LauraC

Cool. Doesn't seem too bad in comparison to the UK.

vickys

the wages all seem ok from what people are saying and the fact that you can work less hours for roundabout the same money as you can earn in the UK, what does scare me a little is that you have to deal with your own tax etc

LauraC

It's kind of strange how the numbers are huge. That's going to take a while to get used to. When I was there last year I was buying some flipflips and thought 'no way am I spending $20 on a pair of those' works out it would have been about £8 at the time, if that.

I plan on getting an accountant for my tax because I am really useless with numbers.

I like the idea of working less hours for the same money. Also quite a few shops or services are shut on sundays, I so like that idea.

Pollyana

Don't assume it will be less hours = more money. Many people find the opposite.

LauraC

Yeah, I may work more hours for less money. But right now I work a lot of hours for b*gger all money, I don't think it can be worse.

jazzys

Try this site Laura.

http://www.coachingjobs.com.au/

Best wishes
Jazzys

LauraC

Thanks!

I've bookmarked it and I'll check it out.