Guest Stormin Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hi guys, just discovered this forum and it looks good, so I thought I would sign up and share. A few details about us, we have two under ten kids living in the UK. We have finally decided to make the first steps in trying to get into OZ. Looked into the visa situation but sadly we don't qualify, so I have been contacting companies via email with no success at all. I went to an expo here and spoke to two interested parties and had an interview, they mentioned FIFO which took me off guard, but the chap I spoke to said with skills/ experience I have, there would be no problem getting sponsored, beginning to have doubts now though. I have booked a flight for the beginning of Oct for two weeks to attend possible interviews, see schools, housing etc. Obviously I have a number of questions, but at the moment I face two big ones..... Firstly has anyone any experience in trying to get job interviews via the web with success? Or am I barking up the wrong tree? Any means to get appointments set up? Secondly, we have friends in Kal who are hoping to be living in Perth before I arrive and therefore will put me up for my stay, but failing that I would need some accomodation, where or who is good to contact to book? All advice will be most welcome, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Ok, can't say much about accommodation other than that hotels in Perth are notoriously expensive. With regard to getting a sponsor it very much depends on what you do and what experience you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 backpackers, gumtree, stayz to look for holiday accommodation. Sponsorship is difficult sometimes as the company has to demonstrate that they haven't been able to fill the vacancy with someone from Australia - as VS said, it will depend on your skills and experience and wether yours can be met from the existing Australian worksforce or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 There was an article in the paper here just recently that mining companies are struggling to fill FIFO positions, so this is possibly why that was mentioned to you. It's where the money is but can be hard on a family just settling in to a new country with little or now network of family or friends. Also depending on the mine you work for at depends on the roster. FMG I think is the most family friendly as they do 8 days on and 6 off. There's not too many others around that offer that sort of roster. As for accommodation, you might want to look at backpackers as well because as Verystormy said, you will have to sell a kidney to pay for a hotel room in Perth as they have become very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stormin Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi guys, thank you for your kind replies. Been having Internet issues of late hence over due reply. I currently work in the oil/chemical storage facility with over 10 yrs experience but for the last year have been promoted in the health & safety department and that is the kind of work I am looking for. I have two nebosh certificates, one in general H&S and a International cert in oil and gas. I have been applying for various jobs and agencies, still as yet have had no replies, is this common to happen? Was hoping to make some contacts to visit when I arrive but at this rate it looks like I will be cold calling companies, does anyone have any experience in this tactic and is it worth while/ welcome by employers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Have a look at seek.com.au and infooil.com and infomine.com I would say you will be able to get sponsorship but it is usually a bit of a slow process so don't get disenchanted too quickly. It's just a matter of plodding along and applying for jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 It can be difficult getting responses back from agencies even if you live here, so don't be put off by that. You will really just need to continue chasing them rather than the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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