Here's some advice. Unless you're really special and experienced, do not attempt to get an IT job here. Demand is low and supply is extremely high.

India supplies most of the IT professionals and they're here in Oz. If you gonna be outstanding then better beat Indian 1st.

Anything you need to know? I am a software consultant

Can I get more details about it? As I know IT is quite broad and there are many fields in this industry that we can build a career path. I'm curious where can I check what's the supply that is high at the moment in any specific specialization.

India supplies mostly software specialist?

IT industry in Malaysia is kind of generalized, they're not that specific, and I would say I'm more inclined/specialized in both IT Network and IT Windows/Hardware. Wondering if I have an opportunity to build my career there, even though if it's from scratch.

You'll have to tell me what kind of IT you're in then and your width of experience. The GSM program that allows for migration into Australia is specific about what kinds of IT people are granted residency. You should state your specific degree, major and any certifications you have.

If you're into Windows and Hardware, don't bother, those kinds are a dime a dozen. I'm an electrical engineer by trade and I was doing IT as additional service at my last job for extra money. If your skills are limited to programming Cisco IOS with a few routes, setting up a NAT and VPN handshaking, a few office tasks like repairing computers and setting up security + admin on Windows Server via Powershell, any chump can do that, because I learned those things in a few weeks from the University of Youtube.

If you're into networks and have a very strong background in corporate/multisite networking eg; Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCP or WAN level routing, then there is heavy demand for it. Especially if you have additional skills in network analysis, traffic auditing, automatic failover programming and other layer 2/3 stuff.

I know that Alcatel Lucent specialists are also in heavy demand due to the NBN rollout.

Well you can always start by doing job research, example seek.com.au
i am not specialised in anything as well.

Btw guys, how you do tax refund ?Online or hand over to tax professional ?

i know there is a new method call mytax. it's kinda simplified version of e-tax and mostly for people who don't have 'complicated' tax

i definitely dont have a complicated tax as before 1st July i am below the 18k threshold, hence i guess i am getting all tax refund ?

Thank you for your information. Based on my past education and experience, I would say I'm specialized in IT Networking. I've applied Skill Migration and list myself into IT Network role. I'm in my advance stage and now, pending my visa application, I should have my PR granted in a few months time.
Again, I would say that I've knowledge and experience in both IT Hardware and Network in troubleshooting, and implementation of projects related to these. But based on your information, I think it'll do me good if I lean towards networking in my resume and getting myself more equipped and specialized in that

I did search in seek before in the past to check on the requirements. I thought I'm quite comfortable with the stated requirements. But then, I was told by my friend who is there in Australia that to be employed from seek is almost impossible as they receive hundreds of applications for a new vacancy and there should be another way through some recruiters. That's the reason I'm hoping to be able to seek more advise here in regards of my career. I was hoping that I could secure a job first although I was told it's gonna be fat hope

Hi bro(s), how bout O&G supply chain?

Depends on which part of the chain. Upstream or Downstream and whether you're well versed in our technical standards. Just remember that there are hardly any permanent jobs in this business.

It's downstream.
Not many permanent job offer in this filed or in Australia? Mind to share what is the reason?

They pay us a lot and thus it is unviable to keep us for long periods of time with little work. Once a project ends we are usually sent on our way and we just jump to the next project. Even the most useless upstream graduate position costs the company about 100k in gaji, 25k in accommodation costs, 20k in transport costs and another 25k in insurance, entitlements, superannuation and so on.

Australia is very much a "We have no work for you, pack your stuff, you leave tomorrow. Here's your redundancy payout" unlike in Malaysia where people at least wait a month or two lol.

Plus the downstream industry is nearly dead. Both BP and Caltex have closed/sold both their major processing facilities. Most people I know working there are on 1 year renewal contracts. I have been advised by friends that it is a sinking ship.

High overhead

Hey guys, I came across a very interesting and useful blog about a person from Malaysia who is facing a very challenging times as a tr in Australia. Just wanna share with you guys as I found that the postings are quite meaningful.

http://malaysia2adelaide.wordpress.com/

"In 2009, Susan Wanderlust applied for a 475 visa to migrate to Australia but could hardly find practical tips for Malaysians making the move. This blog is born out of that moment of frustration: a place to record her research and discoveries, and also a place for Malaysians to find practical tips about Oz migration."
Susan arrived in Adelaide on Aug 4, 2012."

Happy reading, folks. =)

This post has been edited by Kwang Hui: Aug 7 2014, 02:03 PM

Thanks for sharing..

this is a better read from start till end a regular migrant...

http://asingaporeanson.blogspot.com/

hes singaporean but same problems issues etc

http://neurotic-ramblings-sg.blogspot.com/

http://theslimrollypollywannabe.blogspot.com/

more

This post has been edited by selvenz: Aug 7 2014, 02:31 PM

That seems like alot of 'journals' there

I know of a friend who is currently the Director of Sales for Sunway Lost World. He is intending to migrate to Aus. Would he be able to find a suitable job?