IT work (visa required?)
 

I intend to move to Australia in around a years time. I have around 6 years IT experience and have most recently worked in a FTSE 100 bank doing some test management and project management. I want to join my girlfriend in Sydney and get It contract work when I arrive. I am still eligible (just) for the Working Holiday visa. Does anyone have any experience of getting IT contract work under this visa? Would I be making a mistake going under this visa?

Any guidance on getting work/visas required much appreciated.

Re: IT work (visa required?)
 

If you want advise you can't do any better than Peter Chiam of Ptlabs.

He specialises in getting visas etc for IT candidates.

Just search for his details or go to www.ptlabs.com.au

Re: IT work (visa required?)
 

it's an ok option and perhaps a good one for the time being
are you considering anything more long term than the 2 years that the WHV gives you?
there are restrictions to consider regarding the length of time you can work for one employer, this may limit your options
i believe that is still valid info, it was over 10 years back when I did what you're suggesting, check the WHV web page to be certain
i just looked, it is 6 months

although there are no guarantees, Sydney will give you the best chances for finding work

Re: IT work (visa required?)
 

On further investigation I intend to go over on the WH visa but get a skills assessment done before i go with the intention of starting an independent skilled 136 visa application from inside australia. If all went well i wouldnt be intending to come back.