Plumber Paul Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hey everyone, Just a quick note to say hi. I've been in Perth in just under 2 weeks and have been really fortunate to get pretty much everything sorted except a house to rent. I landed a job on my 3rd day (I'm a plumber), changed over my drivers license, got my mobile phone, medicare card, TFN number, sorted bank accounts, organised my plumbers tradespersons licence and finally bought a car today! I was really nervous before arriving, constantly worrying about things but am thankful that everything has turned out how it has. I've been fortunate to be able to stay with friends in Kalamunda, otherwise I think I'd have been screwed. I'm currently waiting in my car outside a house in Duncraig, waiting for the viewing.. My wife and 2 girls are in Brisbane waiting ever so patiently for me to get a place to rent so that they can come over and enjoy Perth too. Warning: its crazy here with rentals. There isn't enough. I've been to about 10 viewings and each and everytime there have been at least 40 other families rock up to check the same house. Its pretty disheartening I must say, but I'm persisting! I bought mobile internet for my laptop (its expensive) which has helped me a lot for accessing work sites and sorting out all the information for other stuff while on the go. Good luck all of you who are about to arrive! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulr Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hi Paul, Good post you have cracked on with everything, good luck with a house! Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swifties Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hi Paul, congratulations! we are waiting on visa grant now! But hubby concerned what docs are needed to get WA plumbers licence & also where best to find about jobs, as we are not seeing much on the web for plumbers. Any help you can give is appreciated. Good luck with the rental Swifties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumber Paul Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hey Swifties, In order for him to get his WA plumbers license, he'll need to produce all his Vetassess Certificates and college and tradesmans qualification papers. They'll all need to be certified copies of the originals that can be done at the justice of peace. He'll recieve the tradespersons license but he'll have to complete a 2 week migrant plumbing course at a cost of $606 within 6 months of recieving the license. On completion of the course he'l be given an Australian level III in plumbing andJob wise there seems to be a fair bit of work about. At the end of the day I think it all boils down to luck - the right phone call at the right time, or email etc. I wouldn' t waste time looking for work from the UK, rather wait until you arrive. Good luck QUOTE=swifties;29955]Hi Paul, congratulations! we are waiting on visa grant now! But hubby concerned what docs are needed to get WA plumbers licence & also where best to find about jobs, as we are not seeing much on the web for plumbers. Any help you can give is appreciated. Good luck with the rental Swifties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oocheza Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Paul congratulations, hope your having fun over there. I know you've not been there long but I don't suppose you have any idea what it would be like for a female plumber to get a job out there. And do u know any website that would help give any info about the type of plumbing they do over there. Many thanks Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumber Paul Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Paul congratulations, hope your having fun over there. I know you've not been there long but I don't suppose you have any idea what it would be like for a female plumber to get a job out there. And do u know any website that would help give any info about the type of plumbing they do over there. Many thanks Cheryl. Hey Cheryl I'd say that there is a fair amount of work in Perth at the moment, for both male and female skilled plumbers. The only draw back for migrant plumbers is their lack of knowledge of the Australian standards, so in this respect employers can be quite hesitant to take migrant plumbers on and if they do, there is a chance that they'd take you on a lower than average wage to start off with. Once you recieve your Western Australian plumbing tradespersons license you have to go on a compulsory 2 week migrant plumbing course at either TAFE or MPA within 6 months. On completion you'll recieve an Australain Level III plumbing certificate. I reckon that once you have at least a few months 'Australian' experience the easier it'll be to find work. I am not familiar with any websites that you could look at ... I've been pretty fortunate with work so far, landed my first job 3 days after arriving. I have since started a new job last week - plumbing transportable containers (living quarters, kitchens, ice rooms and ablution blocks) for the mine sites up north in Pilbara and with the opportunity of doing FIFO. Its a much better industry to work in rather than on residential housing - its very cut throat and labour intensive. There seems to be a fair amount of commercial plumbing projects on the go too. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmond8 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hey Paul, congratulations, nice to hear of your success! Best wishes and please keep us updated Amy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi Paul, glad to hear of some positve news from plumbers over there! I should get our visa anyday now! So hopefully moving next year my brother in law is a plumber over there and says he can get me a job when i land for 70000 sounds like maintenace type stuff in a factory which ive done alot of. But how realistic is that as a starting wage as ive been looking more 50000 ish? And wouldnt survive on that with 3 kids an a wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoemillie Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi Paul, glad to hear of some positve news from plumbers over there! I should get our visa anyday now! So hopefully moving next year my brother in law is a plumber over there and says he can get me a job when i land for 70000 sounds like maintenace type stuff in a factory which ive done alot of. But how realistic is that as a starting wage as ive been looking more 50000 ish? And wouldnt survive on that with 3 kids an a wife! Hi mate same here ( wife 3 kids) There's so much negative stuff flying around about plumbers , I looked on seek last night and from the sat few weeks there were 33 plumbing related jobs, I'm not saying there suitable to us all but from the vibes you get you would think that there is no ork available over there Must admit I'm worried about wages v cost of living, what does bland pasta taste like!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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