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May 28 2008

  • More migrants find work in Australia: Report from ABS.

    The majority of recent migrants are finding work in Australia, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

    Over two-thirds (68%) of recent migrants (those who have arrived in the last ten years) were employed in November 2007, compared to 66% for people born in Australia.

    Migrants from main English-speaking countries were more likely to have a job than those born in other countries (88% compared to 76%).

    Over half (54%) of the migrants who had a job at some time since arriving in Australia already had a job arranged before arrival, or had one within 3 months of arrival.

    However, just over one-third (36%) reported some difficulties finding their first job - the most common being 'lack of Australian work experience or references', 'language', and 'lack of local contacts and networks'.

    Further details can be found in Labour Force and Other Characteristics of Recent Migrants, November 2007 (6250.0).
    http://www.abs.gov.au

     

Employment Related WebPages for Visa application

 

A Job in the Mining Industry ?

 

Government Job Websites

Commercial Job Websites

  • Seek - An Online Job Search facility (107,248 Jobs listed at 24/11/05) (211,319 jobs listed at 7/7/08)
  • Career One - An Online Job Search Facility provided by News Limited (57,365 jobs at 24/11/05)
  • Jobserve - An Online Job Search facility (41,617 jobs listed at 11/11/04, mainly IT&T jobs)
  • My Career - An Online Job Search facility (39,863 Jobs listed at 29/10/04)
  • Jobnet - Job Search for IT Professionals (6,987 jobs at 24/11/05)
  • Hays - Hays is ranked as the world's 7th largest recruitment company (5,228 Jobs listed at 24/11/05)
  • Blue Collar Jobs for Blue-Collar Workers (3,042 Blue Collar Jobs listed at 24/11/05)
  • Constructive Recruitment - Jobs in the Construction Industry (246 Jobs listed at 24/11/05)
  • Carroll Consulting Group - Brisbane Based Employment Agency
  • The West Careers - Vacancies from The West Australian Newspapers Ltd (4,468 Perth Jobs at 24/11/05)
  • Global Trade Search - A specialist recruitment consultancy firm with a dedicated focus on offshore recruitment.
  • Central Queensland Jobs -

State Award Web Sites

  • QLD State Awards Index of State Awards provided by the Queensland State Government
  • NSW State Awards Index of State Awards provided by the New South Wales State Government
  • W.A State Awards Index of State Awards provided by the West Australia State Government
  • S.A. State Awards Index of State Awards provided by the South Australia State Government
  • TAS State Awards Index of State Awards provided by the Tasmanian State Government
  • Federal Wage Awards Index of Federal Awards provided by the Australian Commonwealth Government

Salary Surveys

  • Ambit IT&T Salary Index - The Ambit Salary Index encompasses the IT&T, Engineering, Executive and Sales & Marketing industries and is compiled by recruitment specialists based in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney; drawing upon job offers and employment activity data in each individual city.
  • Hayes Online Salary Survey - The Hays Salary Survey is compiled from information collected from over 100 branches in our network throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Hairdressing

  • The Hairdressers Registration Board of Western Australia - The core role and function of the Government of Western Australia's HRB is to ensure that anyone practicing as a hairdresser within the Board’s jurisdiction in Western Australia is qualified and registered. To become registered as a hairdresser in Western Australia you must firstly apply for your registration with the Hairdressers Registration Board.

Working in a Pub

  • In NSW, all Employees and Volunteers involved in the sale, supply or service of liquor must hold a recognised RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate. Details.
  • In QLD, RSA training is only mandatory for staff of licensed premises in the Brisbane City Council area that are licensed to trade after 1am. Details

 

Working for the Government

Federal/Commonwealth Government Positions

There is no absolute requirement for Australian citizenship. However, there is a general expectation that a person who is to be engaged as an Australian Public Service (APS) employee will be an Australian citizen, although non-citizens can be engaged in certain circumstances. Like a number of other countries, the Australian Government considers that it is appropriate for government employees to be Australian citizens as a demonstration of their commitment to, and long-term stake in, the future of Australia. Section 22(8) of the PS Act requires an agency head not to engage, as an APS employee, a person who is not an Australian citizen unless the agency head considers it appropriate to do so Federal Government Positions

State Government Positions

Each State can employ whoever it wishes, and there appears to be no rule for Citizenship requirement.  Even Temp Visa holders are known to be employed in some State Government positions.  EG: Who can work for Victorian Government? To gain employment with the Victorian Government you need to be an:

  • Australian Citizen : a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is proof of eligibility.

  • Australian Permanent Resident or a New Zealand citizen with a valid passport : A passport with a permanent visa or certificate of evidence of resident status is proof of eligibility.

  • Non-citizens with a valid visa that provides work rights 

Access the below links to find employment notices and information in the public and private sector.

  • Australian Jobsearch     Australian JobSearch aims to give all job seekers the best possible access to the biggest choice of jobs.
  • Career One     Career One lists thousands of jobs daily.
  • JOB Futures     JOB Futures delivers employment services in all states except South Australia.
  • Job Guide     Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to  work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.
  • JobNet     JobNet is an Australian IT&T job board dedicated to IT&T professionals.
  • My Future     My Future provides you access to career, work and employment, education and training information and links.
  • My Career     My Career is an employment agency providing information including employment news, training and graduate skills.
  • Monster Jobsearch     Monster Jobsearch allows you to search thousands of job listings as well as the ability to register your resume and get jobs emailed to you daily.
  • Seek     Seek provides access to job search facilities covering Australia and other countries, as well as career resources and resume builders.
  • Seek Executive     Seek executive specialises in providing job search facilities to executives.
  • Seek IT     SEEK IT specialises in providing job search facilities to IT professionals.

 

Commuting to Work

Among Australians who travel to and from paid work, the mean commuting time is three hours and 37 minutes each week. Among full-time workers in paid employment for at least 35 hours per week, the mean commuting time is four hours and ten minutes per week.

People in Sydney endure the longest average commuting times of employees in the country.
From longest to shortest, Australia’s capital cities rank as follows:   Note: These times are "per WEEK", not per day :)

  • Sydney (four hours and 43 minutes),
  • Melbourne (four hours and 22 minutes),
  • Brisbane (three hours and 58 minutes),
  • Perth (three hours and 43 minutes),
  • Adelaide (three hours and 34 minutes) and
  • Canberra (two hours and 29 minutes).

Full report at
http://www.tai.org.au/Publications_Files/DP_Files/DP78Sum.pdf

 

Employment Rates

June 2008

Employment
71.5% Full-time employment 7,664,600
28.5% Part-time employment 3,051,100.

Unemployment Rate
Australia 4.2%. (Male 4.0% : Female 4.5%)
http://www.abs.gov.au/.../6202.0?OpenDocument

November 2007

Employment
71.8% Full-time employment 7,594,200
28.2% Part-time employment 2,989,000.

Unemployment Rate
Australia 4.5%.   (Male 4.2% : Female 4.9%)
http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/.../62020_nov%202007.pdf

November 2000

Employment
74% Full-time employment  6,698,800
26% Part-time employment  2,348,300

Unemployment Rate
Australia 6.6%   :  NSW 5.8%; Vic 6.1%; Qld 7.9%; SA 7.7%; WA 6.5%; Tas 9.2%.
http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/.../62020_nov%202000.pdf

December 1998

Employment
74% Full-time employment  6,432,800
26% Part-time employment  2,258,700.

Unemployment Rate
Australia 7.5% : (NSW 6.7%; Vic. 7.4%; Qld 8.4%; SA 9.2% WA 7.3% ; Tas. 10.3%)
http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/.../62020_Dec%201998.pdf

 

 

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