Australia's strong economic performance over the last decade is clearly seen through its economic growth, low inflation, low unemployment and low interest rates. The Australian economy is open and competitive, aided by a dynamic private sector and a skilled, flexible workforce.
FINDING JOBS IN AUSTRALIA
The Australian unemployment rate is at an all time 31 year low resulting in a significant shortage of skilled workers.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates that in Queensland, the unemployment rate has dropped sharply to 3.4 per cent, in seasonally-adjusted terms. The number of people looking for work fell to just under 76,000 in April.
In Victoria, it has fallen to 4.8 per cent, with the number of people looking for work down to 130,000.
In New South Wales, the unemployment rate has remained unchanged at 5.1 per cent, in seasonally-adjusted terms. In April, the number of people looking for work rose to 179,000.
The Western Australian figure has held steady at 2.7 per cent, or just under 30,000 people.
The unemployment rate has also remained unchanged in South Australia at 5.3 per cent, seasonally-adjusted. The number looking for work edged up to 42,000. But in the Northern Territory, the unemployment rate has jumped to 4.3 per cent in trend terms, up to 4,500 people.
Tasmania's unemployment rate has also risen to 5.6 per cent. The number of people looking for work rose back above 13,000.
In the ACT, the unemployment rate edged up to 3.4 per cent in trend terms, or 6,600 people.
South Australia's unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3 per cent seasonally adjusted. The state's youth unemployment rate stands at 25.1 per cent. The SA Government says the youth unemployment rate fell almost 4 per cent last month.
The Australian Government is specifically targeting individuals who have skills or outstanding abilities to fill the skilled workers shortage in the Australian Workforce and who can contribute to the Australian economy.
Over 200,000 jobs are advertised each week in Australia, creating incredibly diverse job opportunities for skilled professionals, trades people or students graduating from Australian universities.
Your career prospects in Australia will depend on the job market in your field, your credentials, licensing and may also be subject to other criteria.
Your method of job hunting will depend on your circumstances, location and professional objectives. The most common forms of job hunting in Australia are:
Newspapers
Agencies
Online
Canvassing
As a jobseeker, your first step will be to find out which Visa will allow you to legally work in Australia and more important, which Visa you qualify for.
AUSTRALIAN WORKING CONDITIONS
Australian working conditions are often considered some of the best in the world. Contributing to these high standards is the fact that Australian industrial relations are characterized by high union membership numbers and a federally driven, but state controlled, mandatory arbitration and conciliation system.
In Australia, there is now only 1 major central union association, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). "Awards" are the legal decisions made by independent industrial organizations and they specify the minimum standards of pay and working conditions that an employer must meet or otherwise face legal penalties.
According to the Bureau of Statistics, full-time earnings in Australia averaged A$53,860 per annum in early 2006.
Australia's best-paid workers are miners, whose ordinary earnings average AU$85,550 per annum. Australian wages are expected to continue rising faster than in most other western economies.
Australian working conditions are regulated by legislation and industrial awards. It is an agreement that has worked well over the years and the current economic climate is maintaining this. The average Australian working week is 37 hours, Monday to Friday, however this will vary according to your employer, your position and the type of industry in which you�re employed. A standard working day (without overtime) for a blue-collar worker is from 7 or 8am to 3.30 or 4.30pm, while working hours in most offices and shops are from 8.30 or 9.30am until 4.30 or 5.30pm, with an hour�s break for lunch.
Hours worked above the standard working week are paid at overtime rates of either time-and-a-half or double-time, depending on the award for that profession.
Certain employees, particularly in the public sector, operate on a flexi-time system. This allows them to work a set number of hours in a four week period but within that framework it is mainly up to them as to how they make up the hours. There is usually about four hours a day (core time) during which the employee must be at work station, other than that they are free to come and go at times which best suit them.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average age at retirement for recent retirees (those who retired in the last five years) was 60 years. Of this group, the difference between the retirement age of men and women was relatively small, with women retiring approximately three years younger than men (the average retirement age for men was 61.5 years for men and 58.3 years for women).
Many Australian employers have readily employed immigrant workers, especially in times of labour shortages. Migrants with the best prospects for finding employment in the Australian labour market include those with strong proficiency in the English language, recognised post-secondary qualifications and high skill levels.
Australian working conditions are regulated by legislation and industrial awards. It is an agreement that has worked well over the years and the current economic climate is maintaining this. The average Australian working week is 37 hours, Monday to Friday, however this will vary according to your employer, your position and the type of industry in which you�re employed. A standard working day (without overtime) for a blue-collar worker is from 7 or 8am to 3.30 or 4.30pm, while working hours in most offices and shops are from 8.30 or 9.30am until 4.30 or 5.30pm, with an hour�s break for lunch.
Hours worked above the standard working week are paid at overtime rates of either time-and-a-half or double-time, depending on the award for that profession.
Certain employees, particularly in the public sector, operate on a flexi-time system. This allows them to work a set number of hours in a four week period but within that framework it is mainly up to them as to how they make up the hours. There is usually about four hours a day (core time) during which the employee must be at work station, other than that they are free to come and go at times which best suit them.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average age at retirement for recent retirees (those who retired in the last five years) was 60 years. Of this group, the difference between the retirement age of men and women was relatively small, with women retiring approximately three years younger than men (the average retirement age for men was 61.5 years for men and 58.3 years for women).
Many Australian employers have readily employed immigrant workers, especially in times of labour shortages. Migrants with the best prospects for finding employment in the Australian labour market include those with strong proficiency in the English language, recognised post-secondary qualifications and high skill levels.
AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND
Certain occupations that appear on the Skilled Occupation List have been identified as being in high demand. Therefore, they are listed on the �Migration Occupations in Demand List� (MODL). If you work in one of the professions below, you may be able to score extra points on your Visa application, or even qualify for fast-track processing.
PROFESSIONALS NEEDED IN AUSTRALIA
AccountantsAnaesthetistsArchitectChemical EngineersCivil EngineersComputing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/CComputing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/CComputing Professional - specialising in J2EEComputing Professional - specialising in JavaComputing Professional - specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet SecurityComputing Professional - specialising in OracleComputing Professional - specialising in PeopleSoftComputing Professional - specialising in SAPComputing Professional - specialising in SIEBELComputing Professional - specialising in Sybase SQL Server Computing Professionals specialising in Network SecurityComputing Professionals specialising in SAPComputing Professionals specialising in SIEBEL (especially SIEBEL Analytic)Dental SpecialistsDentistsDermatologistsElectrical Engineer Emergency Medicine SpecialistsExternal Auditor General Medical PractitionersHospital PharmacistsMechanical Engineer Medical Diagnostic RadiographersMining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) Mining EngineersObstetricians and GynaecologistsOccupational TherapistsOpthalmologistsPaediatriciansPathologistsPetroleum EngineersPhysiotherapistsPodiatristsPsychiatristsQuantity SurveyorRadiologistsRegistered Mental Health Nurses Registered Midwives Registered Nurses Retail Pharmacists SonographersSpecialist Medicine Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)Specialist PhysiciansSpeech PathologistsSurgeonsSurveyor
TRADESPERSONS NEEDED IN AUSTRALIA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Automotive ElectriciansBakersBoat Builder and RepairersBricklayersCabinetmakersCarpentersCarpenter and JoinersCooksDrainersElectrical Powerline TradespeopleElectricians (Special Class)Electronic Equipment TradespeopleFibrous PlasterersFittersFlat Glass TradespeopleFloor FinishersFurniture UpholsterersGasfittersGeneral ElectriciansGeneral Electronic Instrument - TradespeopleGeneral PlumbersHairdressersJoinersLift MechanicsLocksmithMechanical Services and Air-conditioning PlumbersMetal Fabricators (Boilermakers)Metal Machinists (First Class)Motor MechanicsOptical MechanicPainter and DecoratorPanel BeatersPastry CooksPressure WeldersRefrigeration and Air-conditioning MechanicsRoof PlumbersRoof Slater and TilersSolid PlasterersSheetmetal Workers (First Class)StonemasonsToolmakersVehicle Body MakersVehicle PaintersWall and Floor TilersWelders (First Class)
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