How easy is it to get a work permit for australia.

Andybez38

Ive had enough. I work in the construction industry (mainly housing). The industry is collapsing and i feel its time to get out. My friend emmigrated to australia in Feb and said he will put me up. Im now thinking of giving it a go. Is it easy to get a work permit once out there on a travel permit.

simonSE15

it depends how old you are and what skills you have:
http://www.workpermit.com/australia/australian-immigration.htm

kennyboy66_2

Andybez38 wrote: »

Ive had enough. I work in the construction industry (mainly housing). The industry is collapsing and i feel its time to get out. My friend emmigrated to australia in Feb and said he will put me up. Im now thinking of giving it a go. Is it easy to get a work permit once out there on a travel permit.

If you are under 30, single and no kids the best option might be a working holiday visa (12 months). This gives you the chance to try Australia before you decide.
You could then try and get a skilled regional visa (under 45's) without having to leave.
In general working Visas needed to be applied for outside Australia.
If you have a proper trade you should easily get in.
If you are over 45 you may struggle.
Its generally not a good idea to go on a tourist visa & work illegally.

Apart from having better weather, paying less tax & enjoying a better standard of living I can't think of any reasons why you would want to go.

rdwarr

What makes you think things are any better out there? I know you subscribe to the "rip-off Britain" philosophy but we live in a World economy these days.

worrypants

things are a hell of a lot better in every possible way out here in Canada !! I for one shall never set foot in chav ridden UK ever again!!

Huge luck in your adventure to OZ you will adore it dont let barriers get in your way you only get one life and should go ofr it as soon as possible:D