Ultimate Guide To Landing Trade Jobs In Australia

Trade workers listed on the Skilled Occupations List, are highly sought after in Australia. Take the leap of a lifetime and see what Australia has to offer while working as a trades worker. If the process seems a bit daunting, never fear – check out our complete guide for everything you’ll need to emigrate down under as a trades worker. 

5 Tips For Securing A Trade Job In Australia

1. Get Your Employment History In Order and make sure you have evidence of your work history
2. Make sure you have certified qualifications and the documents to prove it
3. Be presentable and think about what employers might ask you in an interview so you are prepared
4. Take an IELTS Test
5. Save up enough cash to ensure you’re in a financial position to make the move comfortably

Here’s a few trade industry jobs that are Skilled Occupation List

To Apply for any of these jobs you’ll need to take an Australian Skills Assessment

To prove you have the skills for a Skilled Migration visa, you will have to take an assessment, converting your skills to the Australian equivalent. International Future Skills offer skills assessments for overseas trained electrical tradespeople who are seeking to migrate to Australia for work purposes, through recognising their formal qualifications and helping to facilitate access to an Australian electrical work licence. For professions such as carpentry and bricklaying, a skills assessment will have to be taken through Australian Construction Training Services. Alternatively, head down to the Down Under Centre for an agency service that will help you every step of the way.

Things To Consider Before You Move To Australia

Shipping To Australia

There is no doubt that having your own tools makes you more employable in the trades industry, but this poses the question – how do you ship them over to Australia? International shipping company PSS provides not only shipping to Australia, but also storage, meaning that you can send you tools in advance to ensure they’re ready and waiting for when you decide to migrate.

Australian Visas

Before you can even enter the country you’ll need a visa. If your occupation is listed on the Skilled Occupations List, you’re entitled to a skilled migration visa, which allows you to work down under. For a look at the complete list, click here. Otherwise if you’re under 30, you may be eligible to enter Australia on a working holiday visa 417.

Find a Job

Even before you’ve left the UK you can be given help finding work opportunities in Australia, such as with recruitment company Hays. With over 240 offices in 33 countries, Hays is one of the world’s leading recruitment agencies and can help you find employment where and when you need it. If you would like a face to face meeting with a rep from Hays Recruitment and to speak with the team from the Down Under Centre, why not attend the Moving Down Under Event on the 16th April?

Want to find out more?

On the 16th April 2016 we are holding a dedicated Australian migration event that has been created to give those who want to make the move to Australia a reality.

The Australian migration event will be targeting professionals from the Australian skilled occupation list, including those in Nursing and Healthcare, Construction, Trades, Engineers, Accountants, Recruitment, Digital Marketing and other sectors.

Book your tickets now.