I don't mind to move there but problem is need to get a job offer first which is a challenge. I'm planning to apply VIC.

Got a advertisement sent out to me from my agent which i think not suitable to me. Probably you guys might be interested.

Thanks guys for providing a clearer picture (whether good or bad). At the moment, I am quite contented with my current role in Malaysia. However, I felt like there is a lot more I can learn and earn with a hint of work-life balance (yeah the irony). Since I am still in my 20's and single, I was thinking of making use of my current PR to acquire professional exposure (mainly external audit) in Australia for at least 1.5-2 years before it lapses (if God permits). I am now entering my 4th year in public practice.

If Down Under only can offer contract/temp job that lasts 12 months or less, I would not take the risk of moving as job security matters. This is where I am confirming with you guys (who have settled there) to share your views about the job outlook at Down Under. =)

Currently getting employer references to sign and then will proceed to submit to ACS for Skill Assessment. Kinda nervous no idea why. Anyone know any place for certify true copy in KL?

I am not sure about Melbourne now.
after i visited perth a year ago, i found out that the city there much cleaner and well organised. mainly because not so crowded.
Even housing prices are at acceptable level.

Sydney and Melbourne is very expensive now for me. hopefully I still want to stay in Melbourne because my friends are all there.

1. When leaving Australia, used Aussie passport
2. When reach malaysia immigration, use Malaysia passport
3. When want to leave Malaysia back to Australia, use your malaysia passport to apply ETA visitor visa. So airline can let you board the plane to Australia
4. When entering Australia, use your Aussie passport

ETA cost only A$20 per year

Nothing beats holding both citizenship and passport

P's: They even called Aust Immi once to verify my rrv (after i renewed my passport in KL) eventhough i showed them my old visa on my older passport. This is when i was checking in at the AA counter - took so long but luckily there was no-one behind me because i was at the flatbed counter.

Yes - Aust Immigration has a 24-hour response centre and all airlines can call that number to confirm whether a passenger has a permit to enter Aust. I had just renewed my Msian passport a couple of weeks earlier at that time but i had the 2 passports with me (rrv on old passport).

Hi guys, anyone here who can recommend a reliable agency to assist in the visa application?

I've come across the likes of Kitson Migration, Rayford, Ausasia, Global migrations in my research. Not very convinced yet. Would appreciate any personal experience or recommendations from experienced ones here. Thanks.

Thanks. Sorry, saw the emoji, you're being serious right? If you don't mind me asking, when did you engage them? And which subclass visa did they apply for you?

So far i see GMS has some positive feedbacks. Any comments on that? Cause like many, I'm worried about agents over-promising things when in reality they're not probably going to succeed. I don't mind paying for their services but not at the expense of possible misrepresentation.

No, you don't know me . I have read all posts in V2 thread, and I took notice of your posts because I'm also in IT industry. Moving to Sydney in Mar 2018. Still applying for jobs from Malaysia as of now. So I'm just curious how you are doing career wise... in Melbourne(?), if I'm not mistaken. But then again, MY IT world is small, we might have met before, who knows.

Wish I could. My top preference was Victoria, but I only received NSW nomination. I intend to fulfill my first 2 years there, and if I can survive that long, I will then see whether moving to Melbourne is an option.

whole family will cost me $1600....extended for another 5 years
not a big amount but definitely it's a big chunk

How's the job market in Sydney/Melbourne this time of year, specifically in the cloud/infra architect space? I'm coming off a contract and Melbourne based recruiters are painting a gloomy picture. No bites so far in the month or so I've been talking to people...

Thanks, have been trying, directly, through recruiters and through newly met acquaintances working in NAB/ANZ etc but still no bites so far.