Getting A Visa and Job In Australia

[billy10101974]

Hi all, i have started the process for emigrating to Australia, i took the online skilled visa test, but came across a problem, i am working in a hospital as an Operation Department Practitioner (ODP), which doesn't come up on the skilled workers list. The job is basically the same as a Theatre Nurse but with a different qualification! Does anyone know of any theatre nurses or ODPs that have emigrated to Australia and if they can tell me whether i would stand any chance of getting a job?!?! Can anyone help please!?!?

[synthia]

Welcome to the forum, billy. Maybe you could contact the nearest consulate and find out if your qualifications fit with needed skills, and whether the title matters.

[Baby75]

Originally Posted by billy10101974

Hi all, i have started the process for emigrating to Australia, i took the online skilled visa test, but came across a problem, i am working in a hospital as an Operation Department Practitioner (ODP), which doesn't come up on the skilled workers list. The job is basically the same as a Theatre Nurse but with a different qualification! Does anyone know of any theatre nurses or ODPs that have emigrated to Australia and if they can tell me whether i would stand any chance of getting a job?!?! Can anyone help please!?!?

hi

just wondering how you got on did you speak to an agent about your options you might be able to get sponsored
good luck niamh

[michelle.ritchie]

Originally Posted by billy10101974

Hi all, i have started the process for emigrating to Australia, i took the online skilled visa test, but came across a problem, i am working in a hospital as an Operation Department Practitioner (ODP), which doesn't come up on the skilled workers list. The job is basically the same as a Theatre Nurse but with a different qualification! Does anyone know of any theatre nurses or ODPs that have emigrated to Australia and if they can tell me whether i would stand any chance of getting a job?!?! Can anyone help please!?!?

My colleague, she used to work for the Australian Migration office! If you would like her details get in touch.
Hope that helps.................

[Liana Allan]

I would be more than pleased to provide a free assessment of your visa options.

[paulscrr]

Hi Michelle

I'm in the same postition if you have found anything out could you pass it on tome
Paul

[finlandlive]

Quite difficult to get a job in Australia and companies do hardly sponsor foreigners if they dont know them.

[kaz101]

Originally Posted by finlandlive

Quite difficult to get a job in Australia and companies do hardly sponsor foreigners if they dont know them.

Hi Finlandlive,

I'm happy to say that isn't always the case. Several members of this forum have been sponsored from the UK and they have found the sponsorship through agents or going to the expos in the UK.

Regards,
Karen

[kaz101]

I should add that those who have been sponsored have had jobs and skills that are in demand.

Regards,
Karen

[Liana Allan]

One more thing....for work in Australia please log into Reverse Jobs: Home. They specialise in finding overseas workers jobs in Australia with sponsorship to boot!
Liana