Relocation
LIVING AND WORKING IN AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
http://www.australia.com/
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482/sufficient-english
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The normal process is for 1 or 2 telephone interviews. Sometimes a video call (Skype) is required. The next step would be for the candidate to receive a verbal offer. At this stage the candidate will be required to provide at least 2 referees that can be contacted. These need to be people that the candidate has reported to. For instance team leaders or Managers. They can in some circumstances be clients for who you have done work for. If references are satisfactory then a formal written offer will be made.
COST OF LIVING
It can be very hard to make an accurate comparison of cost of living between two places.
I find that accommodation is normally the big cost so this is a good starting point.
Check out some options below
Please consider that renting out any property will include giving the landlord a security deposit which might equal 4-6 weeks rent value. This will be returned at the end of the tenancy as long as the property is undamaged and clean.
SYDNEY - NEW SOUTH WALES
http://www.visitnsw.com/
www.domain.com.au
Click the rent option.
Click NSW on the map.
Tick 'Sydney City’ ', highlight ‘All Suburbs’ and select your criteria. Untick the ‘search surrounding suburbs’ box
Now click search
These suburbs are they are very central and nice but also expensive so you get an idea of the top price range. Other suburbs will be much more competitive.
Here you will find a good range of furnished and unfurnished accommodation.
MELBOURNE - VICTORIA
http://www.visitvictoria.com.au
www.realestate.com.au
Follow this same process as above for VIC (Victoria) but choose ‘Melbourne’. This again will give you a good guide. Again these are all the expensive places. You can get much cheaper.
BRISBANE - QUEENSLAND
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Use same websites for Queensland and follow same process. Same for QLD, Choose Brisbane City.
PERTH - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
http://www.experienceperth.com
As above
ADELAIDE - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
http://www.southaustralia.com/
As above
NEW ZEALAND
http://www.newzealand.com/
www.trademe.co.nz
SALARY
The salaries in Australia are usually quoted as base + super. Super (Superannuation) is a contribution that your employer makes to a pension fund. It is currently set at 9.25% of base salary.
For info as to how u can access this once u leave please visit:
http://australia.gov.au/service/superannuation-departing-australia
TAX
To work out your tax go to this link and select simple tax calculator. Copy and paste address rather than just click:
https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Simple-tax-calculator/
Enter a salary of 75K for 2007 and tick resident for full year. This says you will pay almost 20K in tax. This is just an example. You can calculate for any salary.
Here are the actual tax rates in Australia.
http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/How-much-income-tax-you-pay/Individual-income-tax-rates/
RELOCATION
Many companies employing from O/S offer for a flight and 4 weeks initial accommodation. It is often required for the individual to pay for these costs up front and produce receipts upon starting which will then be reimbursed.
MEDICAL
Medical cover in Australia is always the responsibility of the individual. If you are sponsored on a 457 working visa it is essential that you take out health insurance. It isnt too expensive.
www.aushealth.com or www.bupa.com.au
http://www.iselect.com.au is a good site to help with choosing health insurance.
VISA
At an appropriate time you will need to make an appointment with a registered doctor to have health checks. See link below. It is likely you will be sponsored on a 457 visa.
http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/panel-doctors/index.htm
Please note that it is usually required for the candidate to give notice to their current employer before the visa is approved. I have not yet known of a case where a visa has been refused. If candidates wait until visa approval before giving their notice this can delay the start time for the new employer. It is important that you alert me if you are not comfortable giving your notice before visa is approved.
Most visa related questions can be answered by browsing this site: http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/457.aspx
LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
The employee in a permanent position will be entitled to 20 paid annual leave days per annum.
The employee will be entitled to a maximum of 10 paid personal leave (sick leave) days per annum.
All officially recognised public holidays are observed.
http://australia.gov.au/topics/australian-facts-and-figures/public-holidays
WORK HOURS
The employee agrees to work Australian standard working hours, i.e., Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, excluding weekends and public holidays, plus such additional hours as are necessary to meet the requirements of the role. No additional payment will be made to the employee for additional hours worked. At least a one-hour rest period is available to the employee each day.
BANKS
http://www.westpac.com.au
http://www.anz.com.au
http://www.nab.com.au
http://www.commbank.com.au
OPENING AN ACCOUNT
https://www.westpac.com.au/personal-banking/bank-accounts/transaction/choice/migrants/
CARS
There are probably two main car sites.
http://www.carsales.com.au
http://www.carpoint.com.au
Both car sites have new and used cars
Here are two of the bigger insurers:
Car Insurance
http://www.aami.com.au/
http://www.racv.com.au/
Car Registration
Initial registration is around $700 but each state in Australia has its own rules
http://australia.gov.au/topics/transport/registration-and-licences
SCHOOL FEES
This information changes regularly so pls check internet for latest information
Currently only NSW, ACT and WA require school fees for children of employees on 457 visas. Currently there are no fees payable in SA, VIC or QLD
NSW
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Fees for students who hold Temporary Resident Visas or Bridging Visas are payable 12 months in advance.
The fees for a 12-month period are:
Years 11 - 12 Senior High School A$5,500.00
Years 7 - 10 Junior High School A$4,500.00
Years K - 6 Primary School A$4,500.00
Administration Fee: A$110 (non-refundable and GST inclusive) for initial enrolment
What do the fees cover?
The Temporary Visa Holders Education Fee includes most tuition costs and access to student support services. It does not include the cost of excursions or the provision of school uniforms.
Each school may request voluntary school contributions and charge additional fees for certain subjects or optional extension activities. These charges apply to all students, including those who have paid the Temporary Visa Holders Education Fee.
Individual applications for an exemption based on capacity to pay must be submitted in writing to the TVHU. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis in relation to an applicant's capacity to pay.
It is probably worth looking into this as you might be able to pay the fees in two instalments. One instalment for each semester.
VIC
There are no school fees in Victoria
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/
EXTERNAL LINKS
http://www.immi.gov.au
http://www.gomatilda.com
http://www.yesaustralia.com/
http://www.workingin-australia.com
http://www.pomsinoz.com
http://www.gday.ru
http://www.australia.gov.au
PETS
Quarantine
http://www.daff.gov.au/biosecurity/cat-dogs
RELOCATION
Please note that Dynamo Recruitment are not a relocation company. We help people to find work and as an migrant myself I will do my best to advise and assist with the relocation process. If you feel you need additional help we suggest you look to engage a firm of professional relocation experts such as
http://www.ossworldwidemovers.com/
If you would like to make contact with an Australian based immigration agency:
http://www.4-corners.com.au
All effort if made to make sure this information is accurate and up to date however due to the constantly changing situation no responsibility can be taken for mistakes or out of date information. It is advised that each applicant makes their own checks on vital information.