SKIPPY59 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 We keep hearing there is a boom in Construction in WA but where are the jobs - we're sooooooooooooo keen to come over but as yet can't get sponsorship. Awaiting results of skills test - sent 12 weeks ago - seems like an absolute lifetime. O/H got 7.5 in IELTS too .................... Just can't wait...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishGuy Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I will be soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 What do you actually do in the Construction industry and I may be able to advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissysp Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hi my husband is a qualified bricklayer with over 15 years experience also a qualified site manager. He passed his skills test with VETASSESS Nov'11 and passed IELTS in March 2012. We have put in an expression of interest to Western Australia (2nd July 2012) but heard nothing yet. Have tried for a sponsor but to no avail as of yet. Anyone out there could offer him a job that would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPPY59 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 What do you actually do in the Construction industry and I may be able to advise. Hi My husband is a Site Manager here in UK - has been for about 20 years. He also worked in Brisbane as a Construction Foreman on a Building Associate visa. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hi My husband is a Site Manager here in UK - has been for about 20 years. He also worked in Brisbane as a Construction Foreman on a Building Associate visa. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Can you not apply for a visa as opposed to sponsorship. I am a site manager also and gained PR a few months back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanhewitt Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hi Jon I see you are from Warrington, me to a long time ago now. When are you due to arrive? I need a site manager now for a client of ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hi Dean, I will be not be leaving sunny Warrington till the 29th of Jan, so arriving in Perth on the 30th. Regards, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPPY59 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Can you not apply for a visa as opposed to sponsorship. I am a site manager also and gained PR a few months back. HI - OH is awaiting the results of skills test - sent off end of May - hoping to hear soon. also done IELTS too. Then I believe we apply for WA sponsorship, then the visa........ phew! But in the meantime looking for a company who would sponsor him so maybe we would get there quicker.... Who you gonna work for when you go over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 HI - OH is awaiting the results of skills test - sent off end of May - hoping to hear soon. also done IELTS too. Then I believe we apply for WA sponsorship, then the visa........ phew! But in the meantime looking for a company who would sponsor him so maybe we would get there quicker.... Who you gonna work for when you go over? The skills test was the longest stage, think it took 12 weeks, not a nice wait. It was straight forward after that. Good luck with it all. I have no idea who I will be working for. I have sent out a few resumes, most to no reply. A couple of companies have asked me to make contact upon arrival. Agencies are obviously positive and again have urged me to make contact nearer the time. Not overly worried, it will be alot easier upon arrival. Again, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cki2011 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Hi Dean, I will be not be leaving sunny Warrington till the 29th of Jan, so arriving in Perth on the 30th. Regards, Jon Hello Jon Just noticed you are from Warrington we are from Newton le willows and going to Perth in Jan 2013 where are you heading have you got your rental sorted etc yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hello Jon Just noticed you are from Warrington we are from Newton le willows and going to Perth in Jan 2013 where are you heading have you got your rental sorted etc yet.... Hi, we are going January too, the 29th I think. We got a place through OZHouseRentals for three months, in Ridgewood. Far North, but the place and price is right. How are your plans going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cki2011 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi, we are going January too, the 29th I think. We got a place through OZHouseRentals for three months, in Ridgewood. Far North, but the place and price is right. How are your plans going ? We are not sure if we are going for a reccie in Jan or for good yet we have two houses to sell and it is not the best time to do it.... Have you sold yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 We are not sure if we are going for a reccie in Jan or for good yet we have two houses to sell and it is not the best time to do it.... Have you sold yet.... We have nothing to sell, we are in rented at the minute. We are one of the mad ones going over with no jobs and a bit of savings. Do you also work in construction ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cki2011 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 We have nothing to sell, we are in rented at the minute. We are one of the mad ones going over with no jobs and a bit of savings. Do you also work in construction ? Yes i am a fully qualified Joiner which we got state sponsorship for perth with and a fully qualified Plumber which i prefer doing really....We have thought about going with just the money from the sale of the car & van etc about 10k but with three kids its a worry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes i am a fully qualified Joiner which we got state sponsorship for perth with and a fully qualified Plumber which i prefer doing really....We have thought about going with just the money from the sale of the car & van etc about 10k but with three kids its a worry.... Yeh 10k is all I will be landing with. We only have one two year old, so not as high maintenance as your lot I guess. I am a Site Manager from a joinery background also. I will let you know how we get on, I have heard McDonalds are recruiting:smile:. Good luck with it all, keep in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cki2011 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yeh 10k is all I will be landing with. We only have one two year old, so not as high maintenance as your lot I guess. I am a Site Manager from a joinery background also. I will let you know how we get on, I have heard McDonalds are recruiting:smile:. Good luck with it all, keep in touch. Do you want fries with that !!!!.... (have i got the job),,,, Good luck keep in touch mate.... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoemillie Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm in the same boat, a plumber moving out in jan with no job or rental. giving up my business with about 10k, wife and 3 kids. No wonder I'm bald!!!!!! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cki2011 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm in the same boat, a plumber moving out in jan with no job or rental.giving up my business with about 10k, wife and 3 kids. No wonder I'm bald!!!!!! Ian Yeh we must be mad.... i just hope it is worth it.... i have my own plumbing & building business we have a nice house here with a cheap mortgage another round the corner we rent out and we are moving to the other side of the world....Not looking forward to parting with the rent money over there it seams a bit high to me.... i just keep telling myself it is a better life for the kids i guess we will find out soon enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoemillie Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yeh we must be mad.... i just hope it is worth it.... i have my own plumbing & building business we have a nice house here with a cheap mortgage another round the corner we rent out and we are moving to the other side of the world....Not looking forward to parting with the rent money over there it seams a bit high to me.... i just keep telling myself it is a better life for the kids i guess we will find out soon enough.... Exactly the same here mate, had own business for 11 years now, busy as hell and giving it all up . the thing that scares me is having nothing on arrival. finding job, rental, school , transport , winning lottery numbers Cheers IAn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cki2011 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Exactly the same here mate, had own business for 11 years now, busy as hell and giving it all up .the thing that scares me is having nothing on arrival. finding job, rental, school , transport , winning lottery numbers Cheers IAn I quit my very well paid job 9 years ago to set up and go on my own two months after we took on a massive mortgage with two kids and the third on her way only 4 months later but i honestly beleive if i wasnt under all that presure i wouldnt have done as well as i have.... so hopefully it will work again.... we will soon find out.... S**t or bust as they say.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyW Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi We are in the same boat. My OH is a joiner and we are flying out on the 15th October with no jobs lined up. We have booked a short term rental NOR, and we have about 10k so fingers crossed for us all Lisa & Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoemillie Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi We are in the same boat. My OH is a joiner and we are flying out on the 15th October with no jobs lined up. We have booked a short term rental NOR, and we have about 10k so fingers crossed for us all Lisa & Robert It seems that all us construction workers are in the same boat. skint, no job, no rental, No transport, no aussie qualifications, no WA experience , no chance !!!! But life's for adventures , better to say tried it than if only Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wiggly Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi Jon I see you are from Warrington, me to a long time ago now. When are you due to arrive? I need a site manager now for a client of ours. Hi Dean, i hope you do not mind me jumping in on the thread and your reply. My husband is a site manager and we are moving out at the end of October (although we could do this sooner if necessary), have perm residency. If you would be able to forward your contact details, we could be in contact regarding any potential opportunities. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanhewitt Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi Dean, i hope you do not mind me jumping in on the thread and your reply.My husband is a site manager and we are moving out at the end of October (although we could do this sooner if necessary), have perm residency. If you would be able to forward your contact details, we could be in contact regarding any potential opportunities. Many thanks hi there the best person to contact is tavis.shearer@dhappointments.com.au he runs my civil side of the business. if you email your resume and tell him that I told you to contact him. Also if you can mention when you are coming over. Tavis in on holiday as of next week so he may respond to you after then. He is looking for 15 concrete finishers urgently I know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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