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Hey Everyone. I have a couple questions i'm hoping someone can help me with! I'm looking to move to Australia in early 2007 on a 1 year work visa. I'm starting to work with a recruiter but still have questoins. My MAIN decision that has yet to be made is where to live. I can't decide between Perth and Sydney. My main purpose of going to Australia is to meet people, see new things and actually EXPERIENCE australia! any suggestions? Also, I've heard of a lot of international people going to Australia so i'm wondering if its easy to meet people there. And lastly, if I work full-time (which i've been told is 5 8hour shifts/week) will that ever give me any time to SEE anything in Australia! Thanks for any help!

Thanks for all the info. Perth is out, but now i'm torn between Sydney and Melbourne! :uhoh21: You mentioned to eliminate the middle man? Is it easy to do everything without a recruiter? I basically rely on them since I have no clue to start with anything.

I'm with you Cali. I am thinking of moving there in my summer of 2007, their winter. I feel clueless as to where to start, housing, and how soon I would be able to start working. Thanks for starting the discussion.

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Does anyone know of any good travel nursing agencies for Australia for US RNs? Are PICU nurses needed? Are there any agencies/hospitals in Sydney or Melbourne that pay for or give you a stipend for housing?

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Does anyone know of any good travel nursing agencies for Australia for US RNs? Are PICU nurses needed? Are there any agencies/hospitals in Sydney or Melbourne that pay for or give you a stipend for housing?

We do not have travel nursing like you have it in the USA. Some agencies though are willing to find you work in different areas but at present there is nothing like you have over there.

There are lots and lots of links on this forum though about coming over and working here.

One warning and I cannot say this often enough to anyone from overseas - do not accept any position with the words "rural" or "remote" anywhere in the job description - not unless you are really really looking forward to spending weeks on end talking to kangaroos:p

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- do not accept any position with the words "rural" or "remote" anywhere in the job description - not unless you are really really looking forward to spending weeks on end talking to kangaroos:p

man you cant be knocking skippy.

also if you do go remote you'll either turn into an alcoholic or if in a "dry" community you'll be fanging for an ice cold beer

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Just wondering if agencies names could be posted to help Overseas applicants interested in Australia?

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HealthStaff Recruitment is one of agencies that I dealt with. Also, workingin.org is a good source for overseas candidates willing to work in Australia.

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Sorry, the website is workingin.com

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Hi

I also want to go to Sydney and work but it'll be the tail end of 2008 for me:o

Is it possible to go over on a working visa and then apply for permanent residency while there? I have loads of family in Sydney and lived there myself for 5 years when I was younger. I'm getting married next year and graduate in 2008 so my hope is to go over pretty much as soon as I graduate. Is this possible? I am in my 2nd yr and am an Adult Nursing Student.

Thanks

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Specializes in ICU.

Yes - in fact I think is it possibly easier that way. I work with a lass who came here on a business or working visa to get married - and now she has!!

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So for example, if I was to apply for a working visa which allows me to stay in Australia for 12 months and work with one employer for up to 6 months, could I work as a nurse? I was hoping to maybe work with an agency or something first so that I could settle down before commiting myself to a job in a certain area. I figured I could look for something permanent while on my working visa, then apply for permanent residency. This would also give my fiance and I the chance to make sure immigration is definately what we want.

My fiance will be over 30 though by the time I apply, although he will be my husband, what visa options are open to him?

Thanks

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Specializes in Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs.

I think it depends on his qualifications etc as to what visa category he'd want.

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So for example, if I was to apply for a working visa which allows me to stay in Australia for 12 months and work with one employer for up to 6 months, could I work as a nurse?

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My fiance will be over 30 though by the time I apply, although he will be my husband, what visa options are open to him?

To get a working visa you need to have a full-time contract with an employer, the visa is valid for 4 years but only as long as you have a sponsor (employer). On a working visa you are not eligible for medicare or any other payments from centrelink. To apply for permanent residence you need to have 12 months work experience in your nominated occupation (nursing), so if you come to Australia after you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for permanent residence after 12 months. Whatever visa you choose to apply you can nominate you fiance/husband as a second applicant and he will get the same visa as you.

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