I need some help please!!!

[Tanya]

Hello there everyone!!

I need some information and guidance about moving to Australia. Ive been for a holiday and i fell in love with Oz!

I am a qualified primary school teacher from the UK. I have looked into a working visa and i meet the requirements and have passed the points test. However, what i need to know is; if i apply for a working visa, can i then emigrate or extend my stay if i enjoy it so much that i dont want to go home? Its just i know the working visa is only for 12 mths and you cant work in a state for longer than 6 mths!!! So any ideas about what visa i could apply for?

Also, i was looking to move to NSW area! Does anyone know of any employment agencies in that area that deals with teachers?

I also want to know what its like over there because i would be coming alone and leaving my family back in UK. So if its an unfriendly place to live, i would like to know

Any information would be appreciated!!

[kaz101]

Hi Tanya,

Welcome to the forum.

We came on holiday and feel in love with the place too.

If you check this government website Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
I read that as you can only stay with the same employer for 6 months but you can find another employer? It also mentions how to extend it.

I would suggest having a chat with a migration agent. We have 2 on the forum - Alan Collett and Liana Allan, or read through some posts to see who others have recommended. The first consultation is usually free.

I don't live in NSW but you should be able to find some agencies through search engines, or try the job links in the "Please read..." post.

We've been here 9 months and we love it.

Regards,
Karen

[Dolly]

Hi Tanya,

There are a few people that have asked the exact same question with regards to changing your visa status after entering Australia on a working visa. I'm afaid I don't have a clue on that one. We do have 2 agents that post on here so hopefully they'll be able to provide the answer.

Personally, I have found that Australians are incredibly friendly.

I've found this website that may be of help teachers.on.net - Australia's number one education employment website

Dolly

[Tanya]

Hello!!

Thank you very much for the information! The website suggested has been great and there are quite a few jobs!

xx