Wondering about the Employer Sponsored Visa for Australia? Read on about how it could mean skilled migration to Australia for carpenters. Carpenters work throughout the construction, manufacturing and retail industries. There are 123,900 carpenters in Australia, with an upwards trend in demand for this profession. With the growth of the construction industry, carpenters are in short supply, and eligible professionals are needed across the country. Associated jobs include: cabinet makers, joiners, millwrights, and hardwood floor layers.
Australian Skills Assessment
Before moving to Australia, you are required to take an Australian skills or qualification assessment. The Consolidated Skilled Occupations List (CSOL) lists all occupations and skillsets Australia needs. Carpenters and associated professions are high on the list. There are also specific lists for each state if you know where you’d like to move to in the country.
Migrating to Australia
Before looking for a job, you need to acquire a visa to work and live in Australia if you’re not already an Australian citizen. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will handle the processing of your visa and although useful, their website can be confusing for potential migrants who are unsure which visa to choose. There are a number of different paths you can take to apply for a visa to Australia:
- 457 Employer Sponsored Visa – a temporary four-year visa. An approved employer can act as a business sponsor and nominate a skilled position from the CSOL in Australia. The intended employee can then apply for a visa to fill that position.
- 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – allows an employer from anywhere in Australia to sponsor highly skilled employees (from outside or already working in the country) for permanent residency.
- 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme – allows an employer from anywhere in Australia to sponsor highly skilled employees (from outside or already working in the country) for permanent residency in their current region of work.
Finding a Job in Australia
You should only apply for a carpentry job after you have received confirmation of your visa and ability to work and live in Australia, as many employers will demand proof of your eligibility and migrant status. Here are a couple of speciality job seeker sites to get you started:
Skilled Jobs Industry Contacts
Having some industry contacts before emigrating is useful because you will already have an established network of support and resources. The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) is Australia’s main trade union in construction and includes the carpentry profession. Carpentry Australia is another nationwide organisation, specifically representing carpenters, which can support you on your career path. By joining you have access to trade-specific information, news, events and legal documents.
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