Sponsorship Australia

This post is about using your Working Holiday in Australia to find Job Sponsorship.

Applying for jobs in Australia is always easier when you are in the country, for the obvious reasons that you are readily available for a face-to-face interview, and you can even start in the role before your Working Holiday Visa expires, allowing the Australian employer to “try before they buy”.

Also, visiting Australia on a Working Holiday will offer you these further benefits:

• You can gain valuable Australian experience in your field, which will strengthen your resume enormously

• You can get your foot in the door of several organisations and expand your networks

• You can get a real feel for Australia and whether you would like to live there long term or not.

• You can make a deision about what part of Australia you like and could see yourself living long-term so you can focus on that area for employment

• You also get to ‘try before you buy’, and experience living and working in Australia so that you can really decide whether it is something that you want.

Now, I know that the countries that are allowed to enter Australia on a Woring Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) are limited to the following coutnries due to the relationships with them (and the commomwealth tying us together):

• Belgium
• Cyprus
• Canada
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• HKSAR
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Sweden
• Taiwan
• United Kingdom

New Zealand is in a different realm altogether, due to their close ties with Australia.  What this means is that if you are a citizen of New Zealand, you can readily leave New Zealand and move to Australia and automatically be allowed to work there without having to apply through the traditional means for a work permit.  This is a recipricoal agreement with Australia, and works vice versa for Australians going to New Zealand.

Further notes on the Australian Working Holiday, gathered from the Australian Immigration website are below:

Note:

• Hong Kong Documents of Identity cannot be used to apply for this visa
• German Documents of Identity or Children’s passports cannot be used to apply for this visa
• European Union and national identity cards cannot be used to apply for this visa. You must apply using a passport from an eligible country. If you lodge an application using an identity card, your application cannot be accepted, and you will need to lodge another application using your passport
• If you are from Chile, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia Turkey or USA, you may be eligible to apply for a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462), which provides similar opportunities for tertiary educated people aged 18 to 30.

Exemption: Applicants from the USA are exempt from the tertiary education requirement.
See: Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)

Great news if you are from Bangladesh!  Australia has signed a Work and Holiday visa arrangement with Bangladesh, which meas that soon, there will be the opportunity for citizens of Bangladesh t participate in this program (and vice versa for Australian residents).  At this time, the program has not yet commenced, however, keep an eye on the Australian Immigration website for more information on when it will be possible for Bangladeshi Citizens to apply for this Working Holiday Visa.

There are some other requirements, such as age, for the Auatralian Working Holiday Visa (ie you need to be between the age of 18 and 30 years old), and further details can be researched on the Australian Immigration website.

So, just how to do make the most of your time in Australia when you are on a Working Holiday Visa?

Keeping in mind that some people do their Working Holiday in Australia for the fun of it – to travel, experience, and explore Australia.  These people are usually wanting a break from their careers and are willing to do any type of work just to provide them with the necessary funds to travel around Australia.  For those people, I recommend the following resources:

• Work to Travel – a website with suitable short-term working holiday maker jobs, such as fruit picking

• Gum Tree – website where you can find jobs, short term accommodation, buy and sell etc.  If you are from the UK, you are probably already very familiar with the UK version of this website.

• TNT Magazine Australia – Information about working in Australia, travelling in Australia, living in Australia, finding accommodation and jobs, and making new friends and connections

For those people going to Australia with the idea that they would like to further their careers, or try it out before deciding to migrate, or use it as a tool to migrate; I have some tips for you on how to use your time wisely.

Since you are coming to Australia on a limited time frame, always aim high for your first job in Australia.  Australian employers are more likely to hire you when you still have the majority of time left on your visa.  This is in relation to more longer term employment.  Temporary employment (short term, being one month here, a couple of weeks there) is another story.

So, aim for your ideal job when you arrive in Australia, and even start applying before you arrive in Australia.  Try to set up some interviews for the first week of your arrival (unless you want to take a bit of a holiday first).  Make contact with recruitment agencies in your field and build a fruitful relationship with these people.  That means phoning them regularly, making sure you have interviews with them, and stay in contact regularly.  As the old saying goes, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”, so make yourself heard and known!  Coming from a Recruitment background myself, I found that those candidates who stayed in contact the most, stayed the freshest in my mind, and so I was more willing to help them find employment – and sometimes it was enough to motivate me to get them off my back!  Whatever, works, I say!

The good news is, due to changes in the economic climate over the past few years, Australian employers are more likely to offer contract employment, or what they call “contract with a view to permanent”.  This is due to the uncertainty in the market, and what it means is that you are more likely to find employment in your field, even on your working holiday visa. 

Sometimes it is good to aim at working for more than one organisation in Australia so that a) you can get a real feel for what its like working in AUstralia, whereas one Australia workplace will not give you a true picture.  And b) you are expanding your networks and therefore your realm of opportunity of finding job sponsorship in Australia.

You should keep in mind the time frame you have on your Working Holiday visa, and the potential to extend your visa.  Did you know that you may be eligible to extend your visa for an additional 12 months (Working Holiday visas are usually only 12 months in length).  See here for more information on this: Second Working Holiday Visa Eligibility .  The main requirement appears to be gaining three months of specified employment in Australia within the first 12 months of your initial Australian Working Holiday Visa.  The ’specified work’ is usually agriculaturally based, such as fruit picking.  Again, where Work to Travel can assist!

When you find yourself in a company and a role that you really like in Australia, then you need to make the most of your time!  That means making friends with as many people as you can, particularly those in more senior positions.  Make great friends with the Human Resources department, because they will then vouch for you and recommend you for permanent roles within the company.  Particularly, become the best thing that has ever happened to your manager!  Everyday, commit to delivering above and beyond expectations.  Offer a feeling that they will not know what they will do without you.  Become a “Yes Man!”, and always offer to take more on (so long as you have the capacity to do so).  Really show the Australian employers your worth, and if you do this, it will make the decision quite easy for them to sponsor you.

Also be sure to make it well known that you love working for the company and would love to be considered for any sponsorship opportunties.  However, do not make this clear to the company until they are starting to really value your worth.  Feel out with your senses when is a good time, however probably wait at least one – three months into the employment so they really get used to you being around.  Certainly do not mention that you are looking for sponsorship at the interview/application stage, unless they offer the information that it could be an opportunity/possibility.

Now, it is always more difficult to find job sponsorship in Australia if you are not already in a skilled profession or qualified in a skilled occupation.  However, it is not impossible.  Networking is particularly important in this situation, and also finding employment in AUstralia in a skilled area or in a job that could lead to further skill development.

Construction is one such job – this is an area where there is potential to learn a wide range of skills,and where there is scope to specialise in an area of your interest.  If you focus your working holiday on gaining valuable skills and expanding your networks, then you will certainly increase your chances of finding sponsored employment in Australia.  What you may need to consider is transferring your working holiday visa over to a student visa at the end of your studies, so that you can become skilled in the area of your choice.  You may even find an opportunity to be sponsored as an apprentice for a trade, although this is more likely to happen if you have personal relationships with people who are in a position to sponsor you for employment in Australia.

Something to note when approaching this topic with a suitable employer, is to do all of your research on what is involved with job sponsorship in Australia, so that you can present them with all of the facts, such as time frames, what is required from the employer, costs involved etc.  This is particularly important for an employer who may not understand what is involved and therefore may make the decision that it is too much effort before even looking into it.

You should also consider offering to cover the costs involved in the sponsorship.  This is a wonderful gesture, and also shows your own commitment to wanting to stay with the company.  Explain to the employer or potential sponsor, in such a way, that the sponsorship process is very simple and easy.  Certainly do not highlight any of the downfalls, but focus on all the positives involved in the process.

Stay focussed during your entire time in Australia, with your goal being to find an Australian sponsor.  Focus has a power of its own that can bring the goal closer to you.  AS mentioned before, focus on expanding those networks – join industry groups and memberships of your profession and attend networking events.  Use your social networking to build your Australian contacts, particularly Linked In – the professional social networking platform.

NOTE TO REMEMBER – This is important.  Take the time and investment to really work on improving your self-marketing  tools.  This means your CV and your cover letter.  Have these assessed by professionals, such as Nab That Job in Australia!, to find out whether you will be competitive when applying for jobs in Australia, and if not, learn what you can do to improve your CV and Cover Letter, or have them professional written and tailored for the Australian job market.  Nab That Job in Australia! offers a free Australian CV Assessment Tool which enables you to answer a few key questions, and then instantly receive results on what you are doing right and particularly what you are doing wrong.  You then have the option of a more detailed assessment from the Australian Emigration Job Search Strategist, Nadine Myers – a highly valuable and necessary service, if you are serious about furthering your career in AUstralia, and particularly if you are seeking job sponsorship in Australia.

I hope you have found this information useful.  If you have any further questions or topics you would like us to cover, please feel free to offer your suggestions, comments or questions below.

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There are currently various positions available for job sponsorship Australia, and I highlight some of the key roles available below.

Business Systems Analyst – Australian Job Sponsorship Available

• Are you experienced in either MUREX or CALYPSO?
• Are you currently working as a Consultant / Business Analyst?
• Do you require job sponsorship in Australia?

This leading Investment bank is seeking a talented Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Melbourne, Australia; and are prepared to sponsor the right candidate! 

Knowledge required:

• Front to Back Office Risk
• Treasury Systems
• Business Processes

As Business Analyst, you will be required to implement the system,; and report, contribute and actively engage senior executives at steering committee meetings – therefore, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence are a must.

It would be an advantage if you have previous mentor and coaching experience, particularly with junior business analysts.  You will also work well as part of a team, working closely with developers, and interacting with both business and technical teams.

Be recognised and rewarded in this role!

If you would like to have your CV assessed to ensure you will be competitive for this sponsored position, email it now, with a sample cover letter, to Nadine Myers.

If you are a Business Analyst who requires job sponsorship in Australia, and if you feel this role is a great match for your skills, apply now by clicking here.

Senior Recruitment Consultant (Medical) – Australian Job Sponsorship Available

• Are you a Senior-level Recruitment Consultant with experienced in Medical Placements?
• Is it important to you to be rewarded and to have opportunities for career progression?
  
• Do you require job sponsorship in Australia?

• Senior-level recruitment experience gained within the Health Care market
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs
• Ability to quickly develop and maintain fruitful business relationships with both candidates and clients
• Results focussed and goal oriented, with a positive and resilient demeanour
• Organised with excellent time management skills
• Passionate, fun, people-person who enjoys a team environment

I ideally, you are well connected internationally, with access to your own pool of talented, international candidates. 

• Base salary of $70K
• Oustanding commission structure of approximately 35% of billings
• Flexible working hours
• Annual incentive trip to locations such as Las Vegas, New York and Miami
• Access to a databased strength developed over nearly 10 years

 If you would like to have your CV assessed to ensure you will be competitive for this sponsored position, email it now, with a sample cover letter, to Nadine Myers.

If you are a Medical Recruitment Consultant who requires job sponsorship in Australia, and if you feel this role is a great match for your skills, apply now by clicking here.

Child Care / Kindergarten Teacher – Australian Job Sponsorship Available

• Beautiful beach location in Melbourne, Australia
  
• Competitive Remuneration
  
• Job sponsorship available for suitably qualified candidates!
  

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Do not underestimate the power of a high-impact resume, especially if you are looking for job sponsorship in Australia.

Let’s put this into perspective.  When you apply for a job in Australia, what is the very first thing that the employer touches that gives them their first impression of you?

Answer: Your cover letter or resume.

Now, keeping in mind that the Australian employer or recruiter are also receiving cover letters and resumes from Australian residents, and have grown to expect a type of format of cover letter or resume; if you have not done your research and your cover letter and resume are not in the expected Australian format, who do you think the Australian employer would be more interested in – you, or a local Australian resident?

Answer: The local Australian resident (the majority of the time) – because the resume and cover letter is likely to meet the Australian employer or recruiter’s expectations, and because the candidate is local, and so there would be minimum difficulty in hiring the candidate.

Now that you have the cover letter and resume in perspective, do you understand how your presentation in these two self-marketing documents can make or break your job application in Australia?

So, what is the expected format for writing an Australian cover letter and resume, particularly for sponsorship in Australia?

Nadine Myers, Australian Emigration Job Search Strategist and Director of Nab That Job in Australia!, answers this simply:

“The standard format of Australian resumes / CVs and cover letters that are expected in Australia are the formats that have evolved over time in Australia, and that the Australian employer or recruiter has grown accustomed to.  This can be vastly different from the resumes that other countries produce or expect, and it is therefore vital for the foreign national who is applying for jobs in Australia, to research this topic widely and to invest in their marketing materials, so that they can match the expectations of the Australian employer, and also make the best impression possible, when applying for jobs in Australia.”

Ms Myers has worked with foreign nationals applying for jobs in Australia, particularly those applying for job sponsorship in Australia, for years, and has therefore become an expert in this area – enabling her to offer assistance to foreign nationals in a market where there is not a lot of assistance.

“I love my job”, says Ms Myers.  “I love the satisfaction of helping people from all walks of life to make their dream a reality,” says Ms Myers, of assisting foreign nationals to emigrate to Australia through job sponsorship.

If you are unsure about where to even start, to create an effective resume for the Australian job market and to target job sponsorship in Australia, you should read the eWorkbook, “Australian Resumes: Secrets Revealed”.  This eWorkbook is available from Nab That Job in Australia!, and will step you through the entire process of creating a high-impact resume for the Australian job market, that will effectively compete against local Australian residents.  “In fact,” says Ms Myers, “this eWorkbook will help you to create a resume that will be one step ahead of Australian residents, because it includes tips and a special formula that has had a proven increased effect of placing the candidate at the top of the pile, when applying for jobs in Australia.”

Ms Myers has spent several years working on the other end of the table – as an Australian Recruiter – and over those years has gathered information and tested her theories, on what works and what doesn’t, when it comes to Australian resumes.

To give you an idea of what to expect with this fantastic eWorkbook, here are some of the things you will learn:

·      How you can increase your chance of finding job sponsorship in Australia

·      17 Key “secrets of success” when applying for jobs in Australia

·      The magic formula for creating an interview-getting resume for Australia

·      What you are currently doing wrong with your resume, so you know what to avoid

·      A list of the 9 biggest mistakes when writing a resume for Australia

·      How to meet the expectations of the Australian employer

·      A step-by-step guide to writing a high-impact Australian resume

·     8 tested and proven Australian resume templates, for you to choose from

Australian Resumes: Secrets Revealed, will also expose the following, which will set you apart from other applicants in Australia:

·      Exactly what the Australian employer is looking for

·      How a few simple steps will instantly increase your chance of finding job sponsorship in Australia

·      How to overcome the challenges with your background and work experience

·      An honest discussion about how the Australian employer thinks

·      Advice on how to select the most suitable Australian resume template

Something you will also find really useful, is that the eWorkbook also comes with the bonus supplement – “Australian Job Search Contacts List”, giving you an instant list of job search websites and reputable recruitment agencies so you can instantly apply for jobs in all the right places.  You really can’t ask for much more than that.

The best part is, you can receive all of this value for the mere cost of AU$22.50.  Can you believe that?  All these secrets are available to you at such a small cost!  This just goes to show how generous Ms Myers is and Nab That Job in Australia!, for making all of this crucial information that could change your success rate dramatically when applying for job sponsorship in Australia, so affordable.

To take advantage of this offer now, go to: Sponsorship Australia – Resume Success.

Nab That Job in Australia! also offers free Australian Cover Letter tips, however they are currently producing a more comprehensive Australian Cover Letter writing eWorkbook, which will be available shortly.

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What is it that attracts you to the lifestyle in Australia?  Is it that the lifestyle you have in your home or current country does not quite fit right?  Is it that the images and descriptions of Australia make it seem like such an easy way to live – like you are on holiday every day?  Have you been to Australia before, and fallen in love with it?  Is it the people that appeal to you – so laid back and easy going?

Whatever it is that is attracting you to wanting to emigrate to Australia, you are not alone.  Australia is one of those countries that stands out among the rest.  Yes, there is beauty in every country out there, however, do those other countries have the abundance of wildlife, the high standard of living, the relative unemployment rate, the gorgeous beaches and rainforests and the contrasting landscapes and dry deserts.

I admit, I am a little biased, as I am from Australia and spent the first 22 years of my life living there.  I have also experienced living in other countries and travelling to various countries to observe their way of life.  Every country is unique, but what I find the most appealing about Australia is that, when weighing up the pros and cons, Australia wins out with positives out weighing the negatives every time.

And you just can’t beat what that year-round sunshine can do for your health, well-being and happiness!  I appreciated the sunshine for the first time when I relocated back to Australia after living in London for six years.  I couldn’t believe that each day I woke up to sunshine and temperatures in the 20’s (celcius) – and this was WINTER!  Oh yes, the bliss of living in Queensland…

So…what is it that is stopping you from emigrating to Australia, if it is what you truly want?  Is it the unfair rules that you need to be this, or you need to have that?  Is it your age or perhaps the country you are from?  Do you need job sponsorship from an Australian employer?

Whatever it is, if you are serious about emigrating to Australia, whatever it takes, then I believe it can be done.  It may take years though – keep that in mind.  It may mean changing professions.  I may mean having a one-eyed focus for a 12 month period, or saving up a load of cash so that you can do it.

The easiest method for emigrating to Australia, if you do not qualify for an  Australian work permit, is to find job sponsorship in Australia, from an Australian employer.

Sponsorship Australia is focussed on this area of migration because there are many many skilled workers in the world who do not qualify for any other Australian emigration stream, and require to find a job in Australia before they can emigrate.

If you have not checked out the current MODL (Migration Occupations in Demand List), I recommend doing so.  You can use this list in four ways:

• You can check it to see whether you are on the list
• You can see whether there is a similar profession on the list that you may qualify for with some additional study or experience
• If you do not fall under this list at all, you can see what occupations are in demand, and pick something that appeals to you – that you would really enjoy, and you can work towards that profession
• You can pick a profession that appeals to you, and see whether you can apply for a study visa for Australia so you can pursue that profession in Australia.

If it is your profession that is stopping you from emigrating to Australia – then change your profession.

If it is money that is stopping you from going for your dream – the make a plan to save harder.

If your profession is on the MODL, your “road blocks” should be relatively easy to overcome:

• Prepare your marketing materials for success
• Create a successful job search strategy for Australia
• Continuously expand your networks and use them
• Tap into the hidden job market in Australia

Nab That Job in Australia! is a website that offers free resources for skilled professionals who require sponsorship in Australia before they can migrate.  You have have your resume / CV assessed to find out whether you would be successful competing against Australian residents.  You receive your results instantly, after answering a short questionnaire.  If you find yourself feeling confused or not very confident with your resume following the assessment, you can contact Nab That Job in Australia’s Australian Emigration Job Search Strategist, Nadine Myers, who can do a more thorough resume assessment for you, offering her recommendations and a no-obligation quote for creating a more effective and competitive Australian resume.

Sponsorship Australia will be working in conjuction with Nab That Job in Australia! to assist you to find sponsorship in Australia and make your dream of emigrating to Australia a reality!

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