Work in Australia
Have you dreamt about lying on a golden coloured beach, with the warm wind and sun on your face? Then stop dreaming and turn it into a reality!
Due to a major shortage of skilled technical and engineering professional, Select Technical & Engineering can give you the chance to live that dream and provide a better life for both you and your family in Australia.
We can offer you the best engineering and technical career opportunities with live client vacancies to fill now.
FAQ's & Useful Links
Where can I find a new house?
First thing you will want to do is find yourself somewhere to live. You can access a broad range of accommodation in Sydney area by using www.domain.com.au for all other areas of Australia, get onto www.realestate.com.au.
You can also access major newspapers within each State for recent rentals:
Sydney - www.smh.com.au
Perth - www.thewest.com.au
Melbourne - www.theage.com.au
Brisbane - www.news.com.au/couriermail
What About Healthcare?
The aim of the national health care funding system Medicare - is to give all people living and working in Australia, regardless of their personal circumstances, access to health care at an affordable cost or at no cost - check out this website to see if your country qualifies for reciprocal health care assistance.
Medicare Australia
Do I Need Compulsory Health Insurance?
It is compulsory for all overseas 457 visa holders to take out this type of insurance in order to work in Australia, this site will help you with any questions you might have about health insurance you will require for the length of your stay. Read more here -
www.aushealth.com
Can The Family Come Along?
Yes they can! If you are successful in your visa application, your partner will also be able to live and work in Australia and your children can attend local schools both private and public. See following websites for information regarding schooling options:
Sydney - www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator
Perth - www2.eddept.wa.edu.au/schoolprofile/home.do
Melbourne - www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/schoolsonline
Brisbane - www.education.qld.gov.au/parents/choosing.html
Trains, Trams And Buses?
Australia has a great network of public transport systems - see each state for details.
Sydney - www.131500.info
Perth - www.pta.wa.gov.au/default-pta.asp
Melbourne - www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Brisbane - www.transinfo.qld.gov.au
What Tax Will I Pay?
You can find out all information regarding your tax by contacting the Australian Tax Office which is the government department which can take care of all enquires.
Tax Calculator
Whats A TFN?
Once you are based in Australia you will need to apply for a Tax File Number for taxation purposes. This should be done as soon as you arrive in the country.
Tax file number application
Tourism Information Sites
You can find out more information on all cities in the major states via the following websites:
Sydney - www.visitnsw.com.au
Perth - www.westernaustralia.com/en/
Melbourne - www.visitvictoria.com
Brisbane - www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Other City Maps And Search Sites
You can access more information regarding all cities located in Australian via:
www.citysearch.com.au
Apply Now
If you are an engineering or technical professional with the right qualifications and experience, send your CV today. One of our consultants will contact you and talk about how you can live that dream.
