The recruitment industry in Australia is absolutely booming and with a national skills shortage in a range of professions and industries, companies are in desperate need of quality, professional services to facilitate their search for top quality candidates. The natural spill over effect has the Recruitment industry here needing more Recruitment Consultants than ever before.
Marker Consulting has extensive experience in helping you make the transition to working in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Requirements
If you have at least 5 years (or a degree) experience in the following areas of recruitment you will discover that Australia has a range of opportunities to offer:
Salaries and Money
Salaries differ from state to state as does cost of living, but as a guide we have put together some average salary ranges to give you an idea of your earning capacity here in Australia. The ranges are large as salary not only differs from state to state, but also between industries and running either a perm or temp desk will also impact on your earnings.
To get a true understanding of the purchasing power of the Australian dollar we have included links to sites that will provide the cost of groceries, homes and cars. (See links further down this page.)
Visas
Marker Consulting, together with their Visa Application partners are experienced in helping qualified candidates make the transition into the Australian workforce. Feel free to contact us by phone or email or through our blog to ask any particular questions.
Where should you live and work within Australia?
A fantastic place to live and work, Australia has a high standard of living, terrific education and health services and world class entertainment and leisure activities.. Each state is unique and offers a different tempo and lifestyle. Check the links below to determine which state suits your needs the best.
HELPFUL SITES
Living in Victoria
Join the thousands of people who have immigrated to Victoria. With a safe community, world-class education system, seasonal climate and strong economy, Melbourne is one of 'the world's most liveable cities'. This website offers everything you need to know about living and working in Victoria. From where to live, where to work, and how to get around, to cost of living.
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/
Living in Queensland
Queensland welcomes people from interstate and overseas with ideas, skills and initiative to share a quality of life that ranks with the best in the world. A relaxed lifestyle, affordable homes and easy commuting make Queensland one of Australia's most attractive places to live and work. Queensland?s capital, Brisbane, is bustling with employment opportunities.
http://www.sdi.qld.gov.au
Living in New South Wales
Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation. Discover Sydney's unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world's most attractive city environments. Working in Sydney is fast paced and exciting. Use this site to find out all you need to know on working in New South Wales.
http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/living.asp
Living in Western Australia
Given its temperate climate and large expanses of unspoilt coastline, Western Australia's lifestyle is largely oriented towards the outdoors.
This provides for a healthy, relaxed and informal way of life with many Western Australians making their home by the sea. Sailing, swimming, surfing and fishing are just a few of the recreational activities many Western Australians enjoy.
Quality of life is highly valued and much of the State's efforts are directed toward making recreational activities accessible and enjoyable for all Western Australians.
It should be noted that in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2005 Most Liveable City Survey, Perth was ranked equal fifth. This survey assessed the living conditions in 127 cities around the world by looking at 40 individual indicators which were weighted across the categories of stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
Apart from the metropolitan area there are nine regional areas which offer a variety of lifestyles. All of these regional areas also border the coastline.
One of the great things about Western Australia is that you can usually find a pace of life that suits your tastes.
http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/default.asp
What is AskAnOwner.com?
AskAnOwner.com enables you to send questions directly to people who have hands-on experience with exactly the product, the service, the place, or the choice in lifestyle that you are interested in - for free!
This site has a forum called "Living in Australia and New Zealand". Get the answers to your questions from those who have experienced before you.
http://www.askanowner.com/qa/browsequestions.asp?lid=11592
Poms in Oz ? Migration to Australia Forum
The newest discussion forum on the internet that is totally dedicated to discussing migrating to Australia and living in Australia for poms!
It's free to register and you can use the forum 24 hours a day to ask or answer any questions you may have.
It's open to everybody to discuss everything down under, from living expenses to migration issues.
http://www.pomsinoz.com/
What does it really cost to live in Australia?
Coles Supermarkets.
Coles is a full service supermarket operating over 480 stores throughout Australia.
Coles offers customers convenient shopping that aims to fulfil all of their expectations and requirements under one roof. A major focus for Coles has been to tailor store product ranges and concepts to meet the needs of the local residents.
Choose to browse the aisles with this link and get a true understanding of cost of living.
http://www.coles.com.au
Real Estate
With in excess of 300,000 properties listed both in Australia and New Zealand, this web site is a great place to start your search for your Australian home.
http://www.realestate.com.au/
Cars
Australia is a big place. Although it has fabulous public transport systems that will get you to work every day, you will really need a car to get around and see this magnificent country. How much should you be paying, what makes and models are the most practical here? Find out at drive.com.au
http://www.drive.com.au/