KaylaAnt99 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hello, This is my first post on perthpoms and im just really looking for some advice on working in Perth as a Midwife. I am 30 years old, married and have two children, boys aged 8 and 6. Husband is a Joiner/Carpenter. I am due to qualify in August this year (2012) and have been looking at the Joondulap Health Campus as this is near to where we would like to live. I would love to come sooner rather than later but not sure if i will get a job as a newly qualifed or will have to work in the UK for a while first. Please could someone give me some advice on jobs and if there any demands for midwives at present and what sort of salary i would be looking at?? Also if anyone has any info on Joinery/carpentry work and salarys. Many thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm not sure of what the salary is for midwifes (if it's different from level one nurse or if you're classed as level 2 .. hopefully another midwife will help). People do come over as newly qualified but for me personally, I would get 12 months under my belt as a qualified nurse, it may also allow you to look at a PR visa as I think you have to have 12 months to apply for a skills assessment (long time since I did my skills assessment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaylaAnt99 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thank you Ali, The visa assessments have all changed now. I went on last night and on the points system I still qualify for pr visa even if I have only been in the job 0-6 months. What is the skills assessment that I will need to do? Many thanks for you're post x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 In order to get a PR visa you will need to have your skills assessed by the ANMAC, there is the full assessment if you are not already registered in Aus or the modified assessment if you already hold registration here. When you have a positive outcome you put the ASCO code on your application for PR. http://www.anmc.org.au/userfiles/file/international_docs/Standards%20for%20Assessment%20of%20Nurses%20and%20Midwives%20for%20Migration%20Purposes%20%23%202%20-%20July%202010(1).pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebuckos Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hi, im sure I read on ramsay health or WA board, that they are crying out for midwives and are offering sponsorship?? So its worth checking out..Im a student nurse and qualify next yr, and am hoping to do the same! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mandygolding Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi Contact King Edward Memorial Women's Hospital, Subiaco, or Osborne Park Hospital, Stirling. I am a midwife and did not work in the UK after completing my BSc degree - I was sponsored by KEMH! Good luck. Hello, This is my first post on perthpoms and im just really looking for some advice on working in Perth as a Midwife. I am 30 years old, married and have two children, boys aged 8 and 6. Husband is a Joiner/Carpenter. I am due to qualify in August this year (2012) and have been looking at the Joondulap Health Campus as this is near to where we would like to live. I would love to come sooner rather than later but not sure if i will get a job as a newly qualifed or will have to work in the UK for a while first. Please could someone give me some advice on jobs and if there any demands for midwives at present and what sort of salary i would be looking at?? Also if anyone has any info on Joinery/carpentry work and salarys. Many thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomabbie Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi I'm a midwife and have been sponsored by south metropolitan health services in Perth, just finalising everything now and hope to be in Perth by may at the latest. PM if you want more details, I have been sponsored on a 457 visa but am applying for Pr at the same time. I qualified in my 20s and am nearly 40 now but I know of others who have got sponsorship with a lot less experience tha me. Kirstie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonesFamily Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I am also a student midwife, due to qualify in September this year. It is our dream to move to Australia and we are now at the research stage so would appreciate any help/advice/words of wisdom. Much appreciated Annette x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I know this is an old thread but just wondering where everyone is and how you got on? Anyone care to share their stories? Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Bhatti Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hi Kirstie I am new to this site, i am a midwife who is wanting to move, I am right at the beginning and am desperate for help. My plan is to apply for my registration then apply for a job and hopefully get a 457 visa first. Does this sound right? Also do i have to do the English test. Rachael xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBen Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi Rachael, I am new to this site too, and am a student midwife planning to move to Perth next year (2015). Surely you'd be better off getting your visa first? I'm reasoning that you can't get into the country (if they refuse your visa application for whatever reason) there is no point having your registration or a job lined up? I might be wrong- just thinking aloud really. x Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.