I know I want a mechanic job in Australia, but where? If you’re considering a mechanic job in Australia and wondering whereabouts you should be looking to go in the country, the good news is that you can’t really get it wrong! Everywhere across the country it’s outdoor lifestyles with temperate climates, an inclusive culture […]
Author archives: Gavin Stocks
The Skilling Australia Fund has been passed – a SAF note to Australian automotive businesses
The Skilling Australia Fund has been passed – a SAF note to Australian automotive businesses Here it is Australian automotive managers: the Skilling Australia Fund (SAF) has finally passed the Australian Senate, and will very shortly be passed into law after receiving royal ascent. On currently available information, this means that the SAF levy – […]
Family life in Australia for automotive technicians
Family life in Australia for automotive technicians Warmth, daylight and work/life balance Much is made of the ideal Aussie barbeque image, and for good reason. This perfect picture people often have in their mind is a true Australian staple and an institution of our culture. It’s worth thinking about a bit more though, and unpacking […]
Salaries for Auto Mechanic Jobs in Australia
Salaries for Auto Mechanic Jobs in Australia As a vehicle technician overseas contemplating a move to Australia, it is important to consider how much money you’ll make here and what sort of lifestyle your income might allow. Salaries for mechanic jobs in Australia vary greatly though, so there’s not much useful info available online to […]
Mechanic Jobs in Australia with Sponsorship
Mechanic jobs in Australia with sponsorship Here at Techs On The Move, we field lots of enquiries from vehicle technicians around the world unsure of their opportunities for mechanic jobs in Australia with sponsorship. Whether it be through the experiences of friends or family, from movies or TV shows, or gleaned from other sources of […]
Foreign technicians and the Australian motor industry: Part 1 – The Tale of Two Coasts
Foreign technicians and the Australian motor industry Part 1 – The Tale of Two Coasts For many years in the United Kingdom, Perth has promoted through popular TV shows such as Wanted Down Under, and the Western Australian government has invested heavily in attracting international tourism over the last decade. It’s also a lovely place, […]
How Should We Reward Technicians in a Modern Workshop?
How Should We Reward Technicians in a Modern Workshop? So you’ll no doubt have seen there was much discussion on our previous post ‘what’s a diagnostic technician worth’ therefore we wanted to go a step further. This week, let’s look at bonus structures and if they can work in a modern workshop. Now straight away […]
How Can I Use My Skills to Find Work in Australia?
How Can I Use My Skills to Find Work in Australia? The purpose of this post is to outline where the shortages are at their greatest, and what key skills employers are searching for if you’re a skilled highly skilled technician considering migrating to Australia. It seems that the shortages are at their most acute […]
So Just How Bad Are Our Skills Shortages?
So Just How Bad Are Our Skills Shortages? It’s a constant source of frustration for most automotive workshop managers and business owners we speak to around the country – the availability of experienced and dependable staff. The overwhelming majority of our clients are used to posting ads online looking for the right people only to […]
What’s a Diagnostic Technician worth?
What’s a Diagnostic Technician worth? All too often I hear service managers complaining they can no longer find decent technicians, and yet the truth is that the skills shortage hasn’t simply appeared out of nowhere. Let’s look at a dealership’s investment necessary to develop such professionals. Take your best Technician who has at least ten […]