Very curious!
Feb 9th 2011, 2:15 pm
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Having worked very closely with your occupations, all options may be open to you , If you apply for state sponsorship with your trade, your visa should come through quicker, I think the states still excepting are WA, SA, Vic, Tas, NT, ACT. Although with the Brissy floods they may have opened it back up for QLD.
You will need to get your Trades Licence once here, so give yourself a few weeks grace on arrival, and expect to spend $1000 + on extra bits ( white Card - OH&S etc). A qualified electrician can earn on the books and local anything from $32 - $39 per hr plus super. As a contractor you can price from $49 per hr up to $80 per hr, most are about $69 per hr. Working in the mines, WA is the bigest at taking in trades at the moment, most do 4 weeks on 1 week of to bring in the right money, for this you will earn an average of about $12000 after tax per mth plus Pip ,plus super. But its a hard slog.
You can then work agencies, they are paying about $55 per hour at the mo in Brissy.
Your Wife as a social worker will not have any probs finding work, she could start of at the JSA contracts, Youth connections . Her pay again would start at about $46000 - 58000.
Housing you are looking at a minimum of about $440.000
I would recommend the city’s for the continuation of work,
You will need to get your Trades Licence once here, so give yourself a few weeks grace on arrival, and expect to spend $1000 + on extra bits ( white Card - OH&S etc). A qualified electrician can earn on the books and local anything from $32 - $39 per hr plus super. As a contractor you can price from $49 per hr up to $80 per hr, most are about $69 per hr. Working in the mines, WA is the bigest at taking in trades at the moment, most do 4 weeks on 1 week of to bring in the right money, for this you will earn an average of about $12000 after tax per mth plus Pip ,plus super. But its a hard slog.
You can then work agencies, they are paying about $55 per hour at the mo in Brissy.
Your Wife as a social worker will not have any probs finding work, she could start of at the JSA contracts, Youth connections . Her pay again would start at about $46000 - 58000.
Housing you are looking at a minimum of about $440.000
I would recommend the city’s for the continuation of work,
Thanks Milly thats some great info, I wouldnt be looking at the mines to be honest, I worked away for 5 yrs over here and I wouldnt really want to do that again. I Currently earn £20k over here because im not near any large city's so anything from $25 per hour upwards would be great for me because we're used to working with a tight budget.
If we had a total income of $100-$120k that would be enough wouldnt it?
Feb 9th 2011, 3:02 pm
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Re: Very curious!
Originally Posted by FPE88
If we had a total income of $100-$120k that would be enough wouldnt it?
The cost of living in Australia is high at the moment, My Husband is crying out for qualified Electricians at the mo , and is currently paying Agency's top money. But living in a small place, sometime's can be hard. As there is not as much work around as people think. SA has been over populated with Trades at the mo, the basic work is there but not really in overtime, although its a good place to start off, Especially for your wife. You need to be paid a minimum of $1000 a week after tax this is Easily achievable on base hrs, this with your wife’s wage will set you up nicely
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Feb 9th 2011, 3:51 pm
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It all depends on how you live your life...... Some people live very comfortable on $65000 per yr,
The cost of living in Australia is high at the moment, My Husband is crying out for qualified Electricians at the mo , and is currently paying Agency's top money. But living in a small place, sometime's can be hard. As there is not as much work around as people think. SA has been over populated with Trades at the mo, the basic work is there but not really in overtime, although its a good place to start off, Especially for your wife. You need to be paid a minimum of $1000 a week after tax this is Easily achievable on base hrs, this with your wife’s wage will set you up nicely
The cost of living in Australia is high at the moment, My Husband is crying out for qualified Electricians at the mo , and is currently paying Agency's top money. But living in a small place, sometime's can be hard. As there is not as much work around as people think. SA has been over populated with Trades at the mo, the basic work is there but not really in overtime, although its a good place to start off, Especially for your wife. You need to be paid a minimum of $1000 a week after tax this is Easily achievable on base hrs, this with your wife’s wage will set you up nicely
I wish I was coming out now if your husband is crying out for electrician, I will have to keep him in mind for when I do actually come out.
Trying to work out our living costs now so we now what price market we would be in for our house.
All advice is much appreciated, keep it coming!
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Feb 9th 2011, 4:03 pm
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Re: Very curious!
Feb 9th 2011, 4:14 pm
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Read the posts correctly before you critisize.
Feb 9th 2011, 4:37 pm
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Hi Curious guys
Firstly I'm in construction..chippy and from the UK..Partners an Aussie, and having lived with onefor 6 years..they're all grumpy in the morning!!! believe me! Mainly because in the heat you get 2 hours of sweaty heat sleep..so go easy on them..although you're right in the fact you only posted..didn't exactly wake them in the middle of the night on the phone..which often happens to me in the UK!
What's right about a place to live...A new life, a new start, a place to raise a family in relative safety with peace of mind..cool with me. To get away from problems, debt, find a job..Nope won't happen
You sound like you want to have a new life..sensibly your looking very early, doing your homework and giving it lots of thought.
Now I'm no expert, but I am a UK citizen (OK ..POM) We still live in the UK but will be moving permanently back in May.
We have a home in Brisbane which we've renovated for two years..
OK facts: Aussie workers are NOT slackers..many stories on forums about them being talkers, work shy, folk preferring foreign workers ..rubbish, so don't arrive thinking you will be picked up because your English..nope!
I've worked on my own renovations in Brisbane...Get it right..It's not holiday hot ducking out of the sun..have a little break..It's working hard hot..exhausting relentless and day after day..you will pray for a cool day and rain sometimes..you will miss the English seasons the difference between summer and winter in QLD is a 'pullover' at night!
It's not for the fainthearted but the one thing you're going to notice is work colleagues! I've worked in the UK construction industry for over 35 years. and the fun has gone out of it..Aussie's still have that! thank god!
Most Aussie tradies work site to site short contract and are very self reliant and that's why they are not 'slackers' a reputation is lost and work dries up..they don't rely on spoon fed work, and aren't afraid to get of their backsides and travel distances to pay the bills.
You could upgrade your Qual's get a sponsor and be like a lot of brits, end up working for a company doing the worse jobs that no-one else wants to do get fed up moan and go back to the UK moaning..Or understand that your sponsor has given you a chance..he knows your going to be off after two years..he won't waste his time and money training you for specific tasks or giving way to wage demands..You'll finish your sponsorship then look for better pay and prospects..they know it.
Or plough some cash in buy a ute hire some labour..make work for Aussie people..yep..they like that!
Standard of living..don't even have to mention that...but I'm not talking money..what price can you put on 'better' security for your family and freedom of choice!
Don't even think about coming to Australia unless you have maybe $60-70k
You're gonna need it if you need retraining/upgrade work certs etc..rentals are high and rare..30-40 per viewing, you have no credit rating (zero). a friend in Brisbane was telling me that some new arrivals were having to offer up to 12 months rental in advance to try to beat off competition..sounds like you're going to need two cars and at least three months safety net money..Not to mention a 'flight home fund'..(a must!) for emergency's
Australia is a great place..so the UK..many Aussies settle here. It's no better no worse and definitely not cheaper!!
So think about it carefully..sorry about the bluntness but too many guys roll down to Aussie with rose tinted specs..within your relationship and home..It'll be the same! work, bills, mortgage,...But with the benefit of 'big skies' warm days, better schools..Oh ..cheaper petrol!!
Hope it helps
Oh! and Aussie's get a blooming grip fella!! and have a good one!!!..all of you!
Firstly I'm in construction..chippy and from the UK..Partners an Aussie, and having lived with onefor 6 years..they're all grumpy in the morning!!! believe me! Mainly because in the heat you get 2 hours of sweaty heat sleep..so go easy on them..although you're right in the fact you only posted..didn't exactly wake them in the middle of the night on the phone..which often happens to me in the UK!
What's right about a place to live...A new life, a new start, a place to raise a family in relative safety with peace of mind..cool with me. To get away from problems, debt, find a job..Nope won't happen
You sound like you want to have a new life..sensibly your looking very early, doing your homework and giving it lots of thought.
Now I'm no expert, but I am a UK citizen (OK ..POM) We still live in the UK but will be moving permanently back in May.
We have a home in Brisbane which we've renovated for two years..
OK facts: Aussie workers are NOT slackers..many stories on forums about them being talkers, work shy, folk preferring foreign workers ..rubbish, so don't arrive thinking you will be picked up because your English..nope!
I've worked on my own renovations in Brisbane...Get it right..It's not holiday hot ducking out of the sun..have a little break..It's working hard hot..exhausting relentless and day after day..you will pray for a cool day and rain sometimes..you will miss the English seasons the difference between summer and winter in QLD is a 'pullover' at night!
It's not for the fainthearted but the one thing you're going to notice is work colleagues! I've worked in the UK construction industry for over 35 years. and the fun has gone out of it..Aussie's still have that! thank god!
Most Aussie tradies work site to site short contract and are very self reliant and that's why they are not 'slackers' a reputation is lost and work dries up..they don't rely on spoon fed work, and aren't afraid to get of their backsides and travel distances to pay the bills.
You could upgrade your Qual's get a sponsor and be like a lot of brits, end up working for a company doing the worse jobs that no-one else wants to do get fed up moan and go back to the UK moaning..Or understand that your sponsor has given you a chance..he knows your going to be off after two years..he won't waste his time and money training you for specific tasks or giving way to wage demands..You'll finish your sponsorship then look for better pay and prospects..they know it.
Or plough some cash in buy a ute hire some labour..make work for Aussie people..yep..they like that!
Standard of living..don't even have to mention that...but I'm not talking money..what price can you put on 'better' security for your family and freedom of choice!
Don't even think about coming to Australia unless you have maybe $60-70k
You're gonna need it if you need retraining/upgrade work certs etc..rentals are high and rare..30-40 per viewing, you have no credit rating (zero). a friend in Brisbane was telling me that some new arrivals were having to offer up to 12 months rental in advance to try to beat off competition..sounds like you're going to need two cars and at least three months safety net money..Not to mention a 'flight home fund'..(a must!) for emergency's
Australia is a great place..so the UK..many Aussies settle here. It's no better no worse and definitely not cheaper!!
So think about it carefully..sorry about the bluntness but too many guys roll down to Aussie with rose tinted specs..within your relationship and home..It'll be the same! work, bills, mortgage,...But with the benefit of 'big skies' warm days, better schools..Oh ..cheaper petrol!!
Hope it helps
Oh! and Aussie's get a blooming grip fella!! and have a good one!!!..all of you!
Feb 9th 2011, 4:57 pm
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Re: Very curious!
Hi Curious guys
Firstly I'm in construction..chippy and from the UK..Partners an Aussie, and having lived with onefor 6 years..they're all grumpy in the morning!!! believe me! Mainly because in the heat you get 2 hours of sweaty heat sleep..so go easy on them..although you're right in the fact you only posted..didn't exactly wake them in the middle of the night on the phone..which often happens to me in the UK!
What's right about a place to live...A new life, a new start, a place to raise a family in relative safety with peace of mind..cool with me. To get away from problems, debt, find a job..Nope won't happen
You sound like you want to have a new life..sensibly your looking very early, doing your homework and giving it lots of thought.
Now I'm no expert, but I am a UK citizen (OK ..POM) We still live in the UK but will be moving permanently back in May.
We have a home in Brisbane which we've renovated for two years..
OK facts: Aussie workers are NOT slackers..many stories on forums about them being talkers, work shy, folk preferring foreign workers ..rubbish, so don't arrive thinking you will be picked up because your English..nope!
I've worked on my own renovations in Brisbane...Get it right..It's not holiday hot ducking out of the sun..have a little break..It's working hard hot..exhausting relentless and day after day..you will pray for a cool day and rain sometimes..you will miss the English seasons the difference between summer and winter in QLD is a 'pullover' at night!
It's not for the fainthearted but the one thing you're going to notice is work colleagues! I've worked in the UK construction industry for over 35 years. and the fun has gone out of it..Aussie's still have that! thank god!
Most Aussie tradies work site to site short contract and are very self reliant and that's why they are not 'slackers' a reputation is lost and work dries up..they don't rely on spoon fed work, and aren't afraid to get of their backsides and travel distances to pay the bills.
You could upgrade your Qual's get a sponsor and be like a lot of brits, end up working for a company doing the worse jobs that no-one else wants to do get fed up moan and go back to the UK moaning..Or understand that your sponsor has given you a chance..he knows your going to be off after two years..he won't waste his time and money training you for specific tasks or giving way to wage demands..You'll finish your sponsorship then look for better pay and prospects..they know it.
Or plough some cash in buy a ute hire some labour..make work for Aussie people..yep..they like that!
Standard of living..don't even have to mention that...but I'm not talking money..what price can you put on 'better' security for your family and freedom of choice!
Don't even think about coming to Australia unless you have maybe $60-70k
You're gonna need it if you need retraining/upgrade work certs etc..rentals are high and rare..30-40 per viewing, you have no credit rating (zero). a friend in Brisbane was telling me that some new arrivals were having to offer up to 12 months rental in advance to try to beat off competition..sounds like you're going to need two cars and at least three months safety net money..Not to mention a 'flight home fund'..(a must!) for emergency's
Australia is a great place..so the UK..many Aussies settle here. It's no better no worse and definitely not cheaper!!
So think about it carefully..sorry about the bluntness but too many guys roll down to Aussie with rose tinted specs..within your relationship and home..It'll be the same! work, bills, mortgage,...But with the benefit of 'big skies' warm days, better schools..Oh ..cheaper petrol!!
Hope it helps
Oh! and Aussie's get a blooming grip fella!! and have a good one!!!..all of you!
Firstly I'm in construction..chippy and from the UK..Partners an Aussie, and having lived with onefor 6 years..they're all grumpy in the morning!!! believe me! Mainly because in the heat you get 2 hours of sweaty heat sleep..so go easy on them..although you're right in the fact you only posted..didn't exactly wake them in the middle of the night on the phone..which often happens to me in the UK!
What's right about a place to live...A new life, a new start, a place to raise a family in relative safety with peace of mind..cool with me. To get away from problems, debt, find a job..Nope won't happen
You sound like you want to have a new life..sensibly your looking very early, doing your homework and giving it lots of thought.
Now I'm no expert, but I am a UK citizen (OK ..POM) We still live in the UK but will be moving permanently back in May.
We have a home in Brisbane which we've renovated for two years..
OK facts: Aussie workers are NOT slackers..many stories on forums about them being talkers, work shy, folk preferring foreign workers ..rubbish, so don't arrive thinking you will be picked up because your English..nope!
I've worked on my own renovations in Brisbane...Get it right..It's not holiday hot ducking out of the sun..have a little break..It's working hard hot..exhausting relentless and day after day..you will pray for a cool day and rain sometimes..you will miss the English seasons the difference between summer and winter in QLD is a 'pullover' at night!
It's not for the fainthearted but the one thing you're going to notice is work colleagues! I've worked in the UK construction industry for over 35 years. and the fun has gone out of it..Aussie's still have that! thank god!
Most Aussie tradies work site to site short contract and are very self reliant and that's why they are not 'slackers' a reputation is lost and work dries up..they don't rely on spoon fed work, and aren't afraid to get of their backsides and travel distances to pay the bills.
You could upgrade your Qual's get a sponsor and be like a lot of brits, end up working for a company doing the worse jobs that no-one else wants to do get fed up moan and go back to the UK moaning..Or understand that your sponsor has given you a chance..he knows your going to be off after two years..he won't waste his time and money training you for specific tasks or giving way to wage demands..You'll finish your sponsorship then look for better pay and prospects..they know it.
Or plough some cash in buy a ute hire some labour..make work for Aussie people..yep..they like that!
Standard of living..don't even have to mention that...but I'm not talking money..what price can you put on 'better' security for your family and freedom of choice!
Don't even think about coming to Australia unless you have maybe $60-70k
You're gonna need it if you need retraining/upgrade work certs etc..rentals are high and rare..30-40 per viewing, you have no credit rating (zero). a friend in Brisbane was telling me that some new arrivals were having to offer up to 12 months rental in advance to try to beat off competition..sounds like you're going to need two cars and at least three months safety net money..Not to mention a 'flight home fund'..(a must!) for emergency's
Australia is a great place..so the UK..many Aussies settle here. It's no better no worse and definitely not cheaper!!
So think about it carefully..sorry about the bluntness but too many guys roll down to Aussie with rose tinted specs..within your relationship and home..It'll be the same! work, bills, mortgage,...But with the benefit of 'big skies' warm days, better schools..Oh ..cheaper petrol!!
Hope it helps
Oh! and Aussie's get a blooming grip fella!! and have a good one!!!..all of you!
One thing I will do, I wont stop researching from now until I go out there, firstly for a holiday.
Im at the age where I can give it a go for 6 months to a year and if im enjoying I will stay but if I ever wanted to come home I could.
Feb 9th 2011, 4:58 pm
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Oh, You'll at very least need a white card..(CSCS)
You can sit the test online and get it sent to you in the UK, one less thing to worry about!..only a few dollars!
I got mine here www.bluedogtraining.com.au ..but they're are plenty of other companies..make sure it covers your state!
You can sit the test online and get it sent to you in the UK, one less thing to worry about!..only a few dollars!
I got mine here www.bluedogtraining.com.au ..but they're are plenty of other companies..make sure it covers your state!
Feb 9th 2011, 5:11 pm
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A reference for jobs is here http://www.seek.com.au/ Just nice to check up the job market at times
Good luck
Good luck
Feb 9th 2011, 5:36 pm
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Cheers mate some very helpfull info there, and I like it straight to the point.
One thing I will do, I wont stop researching from now until I go out there, firstly for a holiday.
Im at the age where I can give it a go for 6 months to a year and if im enjoying I will stay but if I ever wanted to come home I could.
One thing I will do, I wont stop researching from now until I go out there, firstly for a holiday.
Im at the age where I can give it a go for 6 months to a year and if im enjoying I will stay but if I ever wanted to come home I could.
next would to do an electrical courses via distance learning, much more convieniant than trying to work around the local tafe ( college)
have alook at qet`s site
http://www.qet.edu.au/
both of the above would be done before leaving the uk
on arrival apply for a permit to train
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-a...eas-applicants
and apply for a job as a TA ( trade assistant ) you need to be working in order to complete a log book of work completed, this is required for your "full" licence
theres loads there for your research as and when you want more info try posting in the sparkies section there are loads of guys willing to give help and advice
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=97
regards steve
Feb 9th 2011, 5:45 pm
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if your going to try au with a holdiday visa and you want to work as a sparkie youll need to sort out a licence, ( i`m assuning as ive read gold coast / sunshine coast you intend coming to qld so the following is specific to qld each state has its own version of an electrical licence and it own courses and regulations to getting said licence ) you just wont get a start without one in qld, to apply you`ll need proof that your "as qualified" as an australian sparkie, there are a couple of ways taht this can be done but for speed and budget i`d recommend applying for an artc http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Progr...ages/home.aspx as an electrical mechanic ( dont mix up a artc with a tra cert ) ones for prooving your qualifed to au standards the later is for immigration from certain countries )
next would to do an electrical courses via distance learning, much more convieniant than trying to work around the local tafe ( college)
have alook at qet`s site
http://www.qet.edu.au/
both of the above would be done before leaving the uk
on arrival apply for a permit to train
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-a...eas-applicants
and apply for a job as a TA ( trade assistant ) you need to be working in order to complete a log book of work completed, this is required for your "full" licence
theres loads there for your research as and when you want more info try posting in the sparkies section there are loads of guys willing to give help and advice
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=97
regards steve
next would to do an electrical courses via distance learning, much more convieniant than trying to work around the local tafe ( college)
have alook at qet`s site
http://www.qet.edu.au/
both of the above would be done before leaving the uk
on arrival apply for a permit to train
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-a...eas-applicants
and apply for a job as a TA ( trade assistant ) you need to be working in order to complete a log book of work completed, this is required for your "full" licence
theres loads there for your research as and when you want more info try posting in the sparkies section there are loads of guys willing to give help and advice
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=97
regards steve
Feb 9th 2011, 6:44 pm
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Hi Guys and welcome 
I'm afraid I can't offer you any advice workwise but we did a reccie last year to Perth, Sydney, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast for 7 weeks. It was only planned for 5 weeks but we were lucky enough to get a couple of free weeks due to the volcanic ash
Out of all the places we visited we thought that the Gold Coast was the best for us! We loved the lush greenery, the gorgeous beaches and the feel of it generally.
Good luck with your application!
I'm afraid I can't offer you any advice workwise but we did a reccie last year to Perth, Sydney, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast for 7 weeks. It was only planned for 5 weeks but we were lucky enough to get a couple of free weeks due to the volcanic ash
Out of all the places we visited we thought that the Gold Coast was the best for us! We loved the lush greenery, the gorgeous beaches and the feel of it generally.
Good luck with your application!
Feb 9th 2011, 6:52 pm
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Hi Guys and welcome
I'm afraid I can't offer you any advice workwise but we did a reccie last year to Perth, Sydney, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast for 7 weeks. It was only planned for 5 weeks but we were lucky enough to get a couple of free weeks due to the volcanic ash
Out of all the places we visited we thought that the Gold Coast was the best for us! We loved the lush greenery, the gorgeous beaches and the feel of it generally.
Good luck with your application!
I'm afraid I can't offer you any advice workwise but we did a reccie last year to Perth, Sydney, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast for 7 weeks. It was only planned for 5 weeks but we were lucky enough to get a couple of free weeks due to the volcanic ash
Out of all the places we visited we thought that the Gold Coast was the best for us! We loved the lush greenery, the gorgeous beaches and the feel of it generally.
Good luck with your application!
Feb 9th 2011, 8:18 pm
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Give it a go mate, bugger all to lose. the websites you've been given are a great place to start, and as long as you go through the paperwork carefully and honestly, there's no reason you'll have to shell out a bucket of cash on agents. Most people do, but I know afew that have done it successfully themselves.
Good luck with it all, most ppl in here will steer you right
Good luck with it all, most ppl in here will steer you right
Feb 9th 2011, 10:24 pm
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Give it a go mate, bugger all to lose. the websites you've been given are a great place to start, and as long as you go through the paperwork carefully and honestly, there's no reason you'll have to shell out a bucket of cash on agents. Most people do, but I know afew that have done it successfully themselves.
Good luck with it all, most ppl in here will steer you right
Good luck with it all, most ppl in here will steer you right