Hi Guys,

How is the job market in Australia for construction project engineers? I've been applying jobs for a month without any good news. I have relatives in Australia who could sponsor me but I want to secure a job before going..

Very hard to land a job in OZ for a construction project engineer now.
Should I apply for a working holiday visa first then seek for a job?
Then from there work towards a permanent job.

Hi guys, I'm a construction project engineer looking to work in northern OZ, should I apply for a PR or 457 visa?
btw I am local graduate from msia now working in SG. Is it necessary to get assessment from VETASSESS?

congratulations! what is your profession?

Congratulations!

I'm just starting to apply.
Have to go for IELTS, assessment by Engineers Australia (my degree is accredited), and start filling form80
Tons to do!

Wow 1 week? Didn't expect the process to be that fast.
When will you be leaving for OZ? Are you based in Victoria?

Thanks, I do need help, appreciate it.
My aunts are citizens there. Should I apply for 189/190 as well or should I go for family sponsored visa?

Hi all, my engineering degree is accredited, but do I need Engineers Australia to assess my skilled employment? I will be claiming 10 points for that.
Thanks


This post has been edited by azrb.com: Aug 18 2014, 01:52 PM

Hi empire23, thanks for the reply.
What if I'm claiming points for overseas experience of 3 years?
Do I need EngAus to provide an opinion as well?
The problem is I have to get a letter from my current company for that.

I will be able to prove just 60 points for the 189 visa, but I'll apply for the 190 as well.
Should I even consider the subclass 489 visa? Since my uncles have Australian Citizenships and are staying in Sydney.

This post has been edited by azrb.com: Aug 19 2014, 09:51 AM

Thanks for the reply.
I guess I'll submit an EOI for 189 and 190.
Btw you mean they will call all past employers??
I'm still in my current company and I intend to continue working here until I get a job offer in Australia (getting PR first).
May have trouble getting a reference letter from current employer.
Can the letter be written by a project manager instead?

This post has been edited by azrb.com: Aug 19 2014, 12:53 PM

Evidence to support your application
1. Obtain evidence such as employment references and detailed duty statements covering the
required period. Employment references must:
• be written on the official letterhead of the company or government department providing
the reference;
• the letterhead should indicate clearly the full address of the company and any telephone,
fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses;
• the name and position of the person authorised to sign the employment reference should
be typed or stamped below that person’s signature;
• the contact telephone number of the person writing the reference should be included in
the letter;
• the letter should indicate the exact period of employment (including whether permanent or
temporary, full or part-time), position(s) held, main duties undertaken and the salary earned
– positions should not be described by generic titles (eg. research officer, public servant)
but according to the nature of the duties undertaken (eg. research chemist, accounts
clerk); and
• a payslip from your current employment should also be included – this is especially
important from applicants working in government departments.

Wow, my company will think I'm resigning.

This post has been edited by azrb.com: Aug 19 2014, 12:56 PM

Hi Nemesis, thanks for the reply.
Just to clarify and clear the confusion, please correct me if I'm wrong.
I thought I can submit an EOI for 189 and another for 190, then wait for an invitation.
When the invitation comes for 189 or 190, the other EOI gets locked.

It's also not clear if "the person authorised to sign the employment reference" has to be the paymaster.


This post has been edited by azrb.com: Aug 20 2014, 08:20 AM

Which part of Australia are you in?
Mind to describe what is it like working in the construction industry there?

In what way? I'm probably on that end of the stick...haha

Hi guys,

I have managed to get my employment references to claim 5 points for the 189 visa.
However they didn't include my salary in the letter.
I am able to provide my pay slips, bank statement and tax returns, would that be sufficient?

What about job market for construction industry?

Can explain how 4:1 roster works?
4 weeks work 1 week off?

Hey guys, anyone else moving to Australia?
I was just granted my 189 subclass

I'm moving over to Queensland, going job hunting over there (am in the construction industry)
was wondering if I would be able to get into a civil & structural consultant firm as I was previously working on construction sites.

Sigh, going to have a hard time job hunting