Getting Temporary and Permanent Work in Australia

Getting Temporary and Permanent Work in Australia Staying in a major city and the funds are running dry? Then get a job you lazy bum. Whether it is temporary work to keep the travelling dream going just that little bit longer or permanent work to let you settle down, help is at hand from several agencies.

As you will have discovered from the seemingly ridiculous prices for booze and rent staying Down Under can be expensive. However, the comparatively higher cost of living is offset by the generous wages. Which is nice. So to get you off on the road to bounty your first step should be to consider how long you want to remain where you are and what roles you want to do. After that head down to an agency and let them help you in finding relevant employment.

For those who consider themselves true travellers with the thought of remaining in one place a definite no-no then get some temporary work in.

One of the leading agencies in finding temporary work is Adecco. On average the company places 8,000 temporary employees into roles each day with over 3,000 clients across all states in Australia so they clearly know their stuff. Getting Temporary and Permanent Work in Australia As far as temporary roles go, the agency specialises in positions such as Sales Administrators, Data Entry Specialists and Call Centre Operators; ideal for those looking for a quick buck for a couple of weeks.

With over 50 branches across Australia, Manpower tick several boxes as an agency for finding temporary work. The company focuses on developing a substantial pool of talent, providing companies with workers on a large-scale recruiting basis. Workers that could include you.

Drake is another agency that draws on a large pool of temporary workers to answer flexible recruitment needs. If you seek either blue-collar or white-collar work then put yourself in that pool and let them do the hard work of aligning your skills with their network of organisations.

If you are looking for something a little more long-term then there are agencies which specialise in contract and permanent work.

With offices in every major city in Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne as well as Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Mount Waverley and Hunter & Central Coast, Hudson is a good place to start. With recruiters in several employment sectors including the staple of Office Support but also Mining, Oil & Gas, Legal, Sales, Marketing & Communications, Financial Services and Information Technology they cover a range of permanent opportunities. Hudson also covers a wide range of employers from working with over 70 of the top 100 ASX listed companies and a fair few of Australia’s leading brands. With this scope they can match candidates’ competencies with the right role for prolonged job fulfilment.

One agency to stick with for the long-term is Michael Page. No, that is not just one bloke – but the agency Page Personnel which employs industry recruitment specialists so they basically know which candidates will flourish where. Considerate.

Randstad is another agency with offices dotted across Australia that provides specialist permanent recruitment solutions. They can hone in on talent to match those with the best skills to roles in industries such as Banking & Financial Services, PR & Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Construction and Engineering.

If Australia has stolen your heart and you are desperate to remain then sponsorship is the buzzword that should be spinning around your brain.

Robert Walters (again, that’s an agency not one bloke toiling alone) can see you through from a 457 Working Holiday Visa to direct sponsorship. That is after you have secured a suitable job from the Skilled Occupations List, of course. With offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Chatswood, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, they can facilitate the whole process: from finding a job to keeping you Down Under.

Konnecting Migration Services is a little different. Instead of placing candidates in jobs they work for employers to find candidates for specific roles. This can make life a little easier from letting them do the hard work of finding a suitor.

Another option to consider is going through an intermediary which is an agency that acts as a go-between from your employer to your visa. One such agency is Geoffrey Nathan (again, not one man but a company) who can not only arrange 457 business visas but is one of few agencies to have negotiated a Labour Agreement to recruit an agreed number of overseas skilled employees. One of which could be you.

Interview Tips

Don’t dress casually, ie no thongs (flip flops, don’t worry about skimpy

underwear). If possible, take a quick look around the workplace when applying for a job to judge the dress code.

Don’t be nervous. The employer will want you to concentrate on answering questions, not worrying about your fidgeting.

Do act naturally. You need to be yourself, you can be no one else.

Do listen to the question and do not be afraid to take a pause until you have thought up a worthwhile answer.

CV Tips

Do be honest. The last thing you want is a few probing questions on a role you have substantially embellished.

Do keep it up-to-date. Employers will want to know what you have been up to recently, not what side jobs you did back in high school.

Do not waffle. Keep it simple and succinct.

Do ensure that your contact information is correct. But of course, how will they offer you a job if your mobile number is wrong?

By Omar Soliman