UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
May 5th 2019, 6:59 am
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
Wa police used to look for uk police and all the testing was done in London. They are not currently at transitional officers. But an email to recruiting won’t hurt as they may tell you if they intend to recruit again. They were even offering PR status when you move.
it would be a step back into uniform
it would be a step back into uniform
May 5th 2019, 10:12 am
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
Wa police used to look for uk police and all the testing was done in London. They are not currently at transitional officers. But an email to recruiting won’t hurt as they may tell you if they intend to recruit again. They were even offering PR status when you move.
it would be a step back into uniform
it would be a step back into uniform
May 9th 2019, 9:32 pm
#18
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
Thanks for all your helpful replies.
Yes policework is the only thing I know as I joined very young. I think most police officers want out as things have changed and the pressure is intense. Unfortunately I have many more years left until I can get my pension as the government did us over, making us work longer, pay more contributions and cut the pension by a considerable lot. The contracts we signed at the beginning of our service meant nothing. I will be old and grey by the time I get out, so I desperately want a better quality of life and I thought Australia could provide me with that.
Anyone got any ideas or know of companies that would like to employ an ex british copper?
Yes policework is the only thing I know as I joined very young. I think most police officers want out as things have changed and the pressure is intense. Unfortunately I have many more years left until I can get my pension as the government did us over, making us work longer, pay more contributions and cut the pension by a considerable lot. The contracts we signed at the beginning of our service meant nothing. I will be old and grey by the time I get out, so I desperately want a better quality of life and I thought Australia could provide me with that.
Anyone got any ideas or know of companies that would like to employ an ex british copper?
As a side note, your comments about the government's treatment of police officers make for very depressing reading. I consider the british police forces to be amongst the best in the world. Very sad to think we may be urinating on the fried potatoes.
May 10th 2019, 1:58 am
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
I'm a Brit in Canada, lurking on the Oz forum. I work in the financial services industry and we have a few ex-coppers (plus the odd ex-MI5/CSIS etc) in fraud/anti-money laundering, security risk areas. Particularly if you are/were a detective, do not underestimate the value of your skills. There are areas in the private sector (such as anti-money laundering etc that you might not have thought of!)
As a side note, your comments about the government's treatment of police officers make for very depressing reading. I consider the british police forces to be amongst the best in the world. Very sad to think we may be urinating on the fried potatoes.
As a side note, your comments about the government's treatment of police officers make for very depressing reading. I consider the british police forces to be amongst the best in the world. Very sad to think we may be urinating on the fried potatoes.
May 10th 2019, 3:41 am
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
hi, I'm a U.K. Police officer 42 years old with 20 years service. What are my chances of getting a job as a police officer in Australia?
If I couldn't be a police officer what type of work could I get?
Also what visa would I apply for?
My partner is a secondary school philosophy teacher.
Would it be likely to be able to become residents and get work?
we are just starting out on researching this,
If I couldn't be a police officer what type of work could I get?
Also what visa would I apply for?
My partner is a secondary school philosophy teacher.
Would it be likely to be able to become residents and get work?
we are just starting out on researching this,
If you were considering New Zealand at all you could perhaps join the Corrections Department as a corrections officer. Once you had gained NZ residency you would be eligible to apply for the NZ Police .
You could equally apply for a temporary NZ police force position and take up a tempory work visa. From there you would try for NZ residency.
I'm just throwing that out there as it may be something to consider or investigate.
May 20th 2019, 1:25 pm
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
There are certain parameters that needs to be matched in order to migrate Australia. The rules is almost same for everyone willing to migrate but as if she is an UK police officer there might be some factors that needs to be checked. The age & qualification are most important factor that needs to be as per the defined parameters.
May 21st 2019, 1:26 am
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
There are certain parameters that needs to be matched in order to migrate Australia. The rules is almost same for everyone willing to migrate but as if she is an UK police officer there might be some factors that needs to be checked. The age & qualification are most important factor that needs to be as per the defined parameters.
As already discussed in the thread, Police Officers are generally not able to migrate on a Skills visa unless they can pass a skills assessment in another area, or qualify for permanent residence by another route, such as a Partner Visa.
May 29th 2019, 9:46 am
#23
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
Beware of the "better quality of life" trap. its something indefineable, and although some find they can pursue hobbies, sports etc better in Aus, there are also many of us who work longer hours, have less free time, and learn to dread the heat which stops us enjoying life
May 29th 2019, 2:59 pm
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Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia
Although these days I fail to see which part of Australia avoids the heat for at least part of the year.
