Ya, I guess that would be the wiser move to make.
You are right, just look at this fact sheet from EA: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites...e_dec_stats.pdf

Hi Guys, I'll be moving over to Australia pretty soon, still struggling to land a job in the construction industry.
Would appreciate some advice on how to get my 1st employment in OZ

I have PR but applying jobs offshore, tough.

I am in Malaysia, have been sending numerous job applications for months and yet to receive a positive response.

I have my experience and achievements.
What do you suggest then?

I worked for a builder in KL before moving to Sydney.
Plenty of jobs here in NSW but employers are always looking for those with local experience.
Anyway got my job in the property sector after 1 month of job hunting, residential market is picking up here.
But be prepared to take a step down from your senior/manager role at home.
Now am on a $27 per hour pay
But that would open up more doors and once I have the local experience I will be moving on to other better paying jobs.

No I am not a top senior, but was expecting more from the pay.
I am in property management and I got my job through Seek.
Life here generally more relaxed, shopping centers in my suburb close at 5PM, they close at 4PM during weekends.

I did work as a site engineer in a construction site in NSW (I am from civil engineering background) but I quit after a week. I decided I wanted an office job
To give you an idea, it was a $30 mil residential project - not too big,
site work starts at 7AM and finishes at 4PM, concrete casting in the mornings and in the afternoons there's not a lot of work.
After lunch we'd just do some paperwork and by 3PM the project manager was already preparing to go back home.
He actually said to me: Leave the rest of the work for tomorrow morning, I want to go home!

In sum, I'd say life is good here, I like the crystal blue skies and the good air quality where I'm staying. I have more time to pick up hobbies and new skills.
You won't be bored - there are lots of RSL clubs around with slot machines, food and alcohol. Variety of drinks and they are nice I go there almost every weekend.
The city is very happening, and I enjoyed taking ferry to the zoo, you get nice scenic views.
Or you can drive around to Blue Mountains etc.

I get to have a career change and it's starting over a new life.
Migration isnt for every one though, it depends on one's preferences.
It is also easier if you have friends here or you can migrate together with a partner.

What engineering field?
Yes in Sydney.
Construction industry is quite stable here with a lot of residential projects as well as rail upgrading.
It's not that difficult if you don't mind working as a site engineer.
I myself find it easy to land a job here as I can speak Mandarin and English.
Not sure about design engineer though.