Thirty percent increase in the number of Skilled Migrant visas

Skilled shortages are widespread across Australia, but the Australian government is making inroads to counter it by increasing the skilled migrant spaces by 30% from next year.

Trades and mining jobs are particularly in demand.

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/200805/s2245922.htm?tab=latest

 

Australia’s nursing crisis

Australia expects to be four thousand graduates short a year for the forseeable future in Australia as the country moves into a huge nursing crisis.  One third of nurses currently employed are expected to retire in the next decade.

If you are a health professional who desires to move to Australia, you can apply for nursing jobs or other health vacancies online, or visit one of Opportunities Australia Expos to meet employers direct.

A new push to solve the skill shortage in Australia

“Steve Bracks told the summit the time was again right for a bold expansion of skilled and unskilled immigration, comparing it to the economic and social enrichment Australia enjoyed from the “populate or perish” post-war immigration of the 1950s. “

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23687447-5006785,00.html

He made these comments at the Australian Davos Connection Future Summit in Sydney, where business leaders, politicians and economists have gathered to discuss Australian business and economic strategy.

 

 

Fast tracked visas help Australia’s tourism industry

Australia will be focussing on the fast tracking of work visas for the Australian tourism industry reports the Bangkok Post.  The 457 visa processing times will be drastically shortened by the opening of centres designed to process these type of visas alone.

One of the main benefits will be the hospitality sector where chefs and cooks and tourism specialists are needed. Other areas including retail, trades, mining, health and education.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/Business/12May2008_biz44.php

 

Australia:the number one destination for South African Migrants

Between twelve to thirteen thousand South Africans move to Australia a year, with 99% of these migrants making it a permanent move. Australian companies are focused on using South African talent as part of their immigration strategy as they recognise South Africans find it easy to fit into the Australian culture and their qualifications are comparable to Australian workers.

http://www.mg.co.za/articlePage.aspx?articleid=337451&area=/insight/insight__national/

“Last month more than 11 000 South Africans flocked to the Opportunities Australian Expo at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg in search of greener pastures. The expo was designed to put skilled South Africans directly in touch with Australian employers. “

If you want to get in front of Australian employers who want your skills in their company, visit our Australia Opportunites Expo

Australia fast track migrant’s visa applications

Australia uses a General Skilled Migrant class to help fast track skilled migrants into Australia

Some employers are empowered with the power to offer you not just a job, but an accompanying visa if you meet criteria Australia has identified as needed to ensure the country’s future growth.

As well as doctors, engineers and scientists, Australia needs skilled tradespeople such as miners, sheet metal workers, builders and plumbers.

You are able to apply to jobs both at the OpportunitiesAustralia Expos and through the Working In Australia website.

 

Australians welcome migrants

Australians feel migrants add a positive contribution to thier country a recent study shows. Two thousand people were interviewed on their views of migrants and how they fit into australian culture.

Ninety six percent of those interviewed had a strong sense of belonging in Australia

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/22/2223620.htm?section=australia

Australia smooths the way for skilled migrants.

The Australian Government recognises the need to smooth the way for skilled migrants to obtain visas so they can live and work in Australia.

Centres are to be set up in major cities to help process applications faster, encouraging quick processing of visas attached to jobs in high need areas of industry and geographical location.

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/200805/s2236088.htm?tab=australia

There has never been a better time to apply for a job in Australia if you are a skilled migrant. Find job vacancies by searching our jobs section. You build a curriculum vitae online to apply for jobs online.

16,000 more health professionals are urgently needed

 

The rural communities in Australia are desperate for medical staff in all areas.

“The RDA estimates at least 16,000 more health professionals are urgently needed in the bush - 1,000 additional doctors, 5,400 additional nurses, 600 additional midwives, 1,000 additional Aboriginal Health Workers, 1,700 dentists and over 6,100 additional allied health professionals.

At present people living in regional and remote areas wait as long as six weeks or more for a standard medical consultation, and also have a life expectancy three years less than their city counterparts.” News-Medical.Net 20 Feb 2008

With the extreme shortages in rural areas health professionals can be offered a job and visa on the spot at one of our Opportunites Australia Expos.

You can find health jobs currently available in Australia here, here and for nursing, here

 

The need for skilled migrants for mining in Australia continues

South Australia’s mining industry continues to grow, which has increased the need for skilled migrants to help maintain production levels.

If you have a mining related qualification, you can get a job and apply for a skilled migrant visa. Visit our employers and submit your application. You may be surprised at the wide variety of skills mining companies are seeking.

If you live in South Africa or the UK, you are able to meet employers face to face, and possibly secure a position quickly at our expos.

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23627308-913,00.html