Hi, my partner has been offered a job outside perth, he is concerned that the money will not be enough to support us both and there is only 2 of us. He has been offered $57000 a year, I really want to go and take the chance but its all down to him now.
Since your partner has concerns about working in 45 degrees in the workshop in everyday, I think that would be a big deciding factor. I guess imagine yourself in his shoes and if you can tolerate it. Some of us here in the US had a temperature of 38 degrees and higher today. It was unbearable to be just outside not even doing anything. I think the first thing the both of you need to do is to determine if $57,000 is really enough money to survive for the both of you. Here is the link to the Australian Tax homepage:
Australian Taxation Office Homepage
After determining the tax, you can calculate approximate net pay. Then search the area around the company where the company is located to determine what your apt/house rental would be. There other other posts on this forum with approximated cost to living numbers to use as approximations. Subtract what would be your basic needs along with some luxuries as cable, cell phone, internet, and see how much is left over. You stated that you would like to work. Check out mycareer.com.au seek.com.au for jobs that fit your skills and see if there are opportunities in this area. You will at least see what type of salary to expect in your occupation that you seek.
But something to think about. What if you go there and your partner after 2 months and says I can't work in that environment, I want to quit? If it's on the 457 visa, depending what contract requirements he signs, there could be a stipulation of paying some amount back? Also, if he plans to work for another company, he would need to get another company to sponsor him. That 457 visa doesn't transfer to the new company. If he quits without another company to sponsor him for a new 457 visa, he must find one before 28 days because I believe the both of you must leave the country before then. Others can confirm if this has changed but this is what I've read through from previous posts on this forum.