Guest LADYJO Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hi there, my husband and i are hoping to move to perth in may this year, but we will need work immediately as we have limited funds. Can anyone advise me on the work situation for a qualified carpenter with 20 years exp in all types of building work, will he be able to walk into work? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest1337 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 We want some decking doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 hi cheshire cat!! sorry didnt reply , i thing disaster after another with this move!! we will be arriving on the very early morn of 28th may. finally booked everything except accomodation, which cant believe is so expensive. if you still want decking doing let me know . he is hoping to find work somewhere . even in the mines if poss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eva and Dave Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Ladyjo have you found accommodation yet.... may been an idea to try and secure a rental before you arrive. I know there are tenant agents in Perth that help with this. You should give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi Eva and Dave, we have short term furnished rental for one month from 28th may, through ozhouserentals.com the house is in rockingham, we are hoping to find jobs within the first week as the sale of our house in uk fell through last week and wont be completed now until after we arrive in oz. if i hadnt have paid for flights and accommodation i could have delayed move for a month but thats life, i have been reading the threads on house rentals over in oz and it sounds really difficult to be accepted! i dont even know if the australian border controll will allow us in as we wont have our funds cleared in our bank account till 2 weeks after we arrive. we will be knocking on the door with about 15000 dollars!!!! any advice would be appreciated. my hubby is a phenomenol carpenter and tiler. hope we meet you when we are in oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi LadyJo. Cant offer advice re job situations but wanted to say hi and good luck on the move x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Get his CV into Skilled - http://www.skilled.com.au. They look after all sorts of trades people and if he can pick up some short term work through them, that would at least give you a start whilst he looks for something more permanent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 hi there,thanks for the support! everyone on perth poms website is so helpful and friendly, cant wait to meet new friends in perth. we leave uk 2 wks on saturday. hubby still working till day before we go! still worried about job situation in perth for carpenters but im sure theres someone out there wanting an excellent worker! anyone who hears of work please could you reply . thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi Ladyjo Good luck with the move hope things go well. You will arrive just a little ahead of us love n light Mary & John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eva and Dave Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I would recommend the website philpom suggested or http://www.seek.com.au which is australia's largest job advertising site. All the best with the packing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazsmith Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi Eva and Dave, we have short term furnished rental for one month from 28th may, through ozhouserentals.com the house is in rockingham, we are hoping to find jobs within the first week as the sale of our house in uk fell through last week and wont be completed now until after we arrive in oz. if i hadnt have paid for flights and accommodation i could have delayed move for a month but thats life, i have been reading the threads on house rentals over in oz and it sounds really difficult to be accepted! i dont even know if the australian border controll will allow us in as we wont have our funds cleared in our bank account till 2 weeks after we arrive. we will be knocking on the door with about 15000 dollars!!!! any advice would be appreciated. my hubby is a phenomenol carpenter and tiler. hope we meet you when we are in oz. Hi ladyjo, Stop worrying you will be fine! Border control ain't gonna check your bank account, in fact I doubt anyone will! We have been here since feb and had less than 15k and we are better than alright! Were also in Rockingham and loving it and with that amount of cash you won't need to run into work trust me! It may seem expensive but you will have no worries! Leave the stress in the UK and approach this positively and you'll be okay, I found being cheeky and straight forward with employers gets your foot in the door! Not sure of carpentry. It theres loads of new homes being built in baldivis (10 mins from Rocko) maybe a good place for job search initially! Good luck and if you need anything drop me a pm and me and sue will try to help where possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dorchanthings Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi. I am new here. My self Jessica Luther basically from Australia. I am very excited to join this forum..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAK Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Get his CV into Skilled - http://www.skilled.com.au. They look after all sorts of trades people and if he can pick up some short term work through them, that would at least give you a start whilst he looks for something more permanent. We are arriving in September and just had a look at this as thought it would of interest for OH, but the link doesn't seem to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 hi everyone. registered at seek and skilled websites, just hope and pray now! 1. we get through passport control (as we dont have the required funds as yet, still avent exchanged on house sale) and 2. get job as soon as we arrive! everyone has there fingers crossed. thanks everyone.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomabbie Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi there, my husband and i are hoping to move to perth in may this year, but we will need work immediately as we have limited funds. Can anyone advise me on the work situation for a qualified carpenter with 20 years exp in all types of building work, will he be able to walk into work? Thank you. Am exactly same as you, my hubby is a carpenter/joiner (27 years expereince)and we arrive 21st May, he's stressing about finding work too. I have a job to go to though. We have a rental in Baldivis for the first month. Very scary and real now Kirstie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ian s 82 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi I know this will not help but myself and my wife are planning to move to Perth next April, I know its a bit away. Also I am a very good Carpenter/ Joiner and would appreciate your help nearer the time we move. Best of luck Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I would just google Skilled and then click on the link if you can't get it to work from my earlier post. We are arriving in September and just had a look at this as thought it would of interest for OH, but the link doesn't seem to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi ian , we will definately let you know how it is the minute we get there, and that goes for the wonderful poms too!! couldnt have gone through with all the problems we had from start to finish with numerous applications to problems with money , jobs, accommodation, and major stress!!without this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 just reading your email. thank you so much for your encouraging words, i am a natural worrier ! your words have instantly put my mind at rest. i think thats all i needed was for someone to tell me the facts. i feel so much more in control and my husband owes you (his words) as i am driving him insane. we will contact you when sorted out in rockingham, if you dont mind. jo and guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAK Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Good luck to you both Ladyjo and thanks Phil the link did work it just looked like it opened on a blank page but I had to scroll down to see the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 H i everybody, we finally made it. we are in rockingham, in super house from ozhouserentals that you recommended. its in houston street, owned by a fantastic couple julie and martin , who have given us both all the help we have asked for, sorted out white card, TFN number, van, medicare, super people and property close to everything in rockingham. we have been here two weeks now and the main problem is renting a property long term and finding work , my hubby (the carpenter/tiler/joiner) has applied for 48 jobs and not one reply, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LADYJO Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Does anyone want any work doing, even something really small. Reply to this thread. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazsmith Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Will keep you in mind if my boss asks me to employ a chippy! welcome to Perth! Everything will fall into place with work it's early days for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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