The Australian government has a department devoted to migration called the Department of Home Affairs, or DHA for short. The DHA is responsible for processing all the visa applications people from around the world lodge to come to Australia, no matter whether it’s a simple tourist visa, a skilled working visa or a permanent residency […]
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Diesel Mechanic Jobs in Australia
Are you dreaming of a better lifestyle and looking for diesel mechanic jobs in Australia? We’re glad to hear it, because the land down under is always in need of experienced and capable HGV mechanics. A country as huge as this depends on road transport to keep things running more than most, and with construction […]
Automotive technician jobs online in Australia
Technicians considering a move to Australia usually start with a pretty basic question – can I get a job there? Understandably, they then often follow their noses to online jobs broads to see what’s available on the open market. It’s a natural impulse that can provide a basic feel for the job market, and if […]
The guide to GSM permanent residency visas – 189 and 190
Are you curious to know more about gaining Australian permanent residency, whether you are already in Australia or not? If so, chances are you’ve looked into the 189 or 190 General Skilled Migration visas, but they’re not exactly the easiest thing to understand! If you’ve got 10 minutes, our head consultant Nat steps you through […]
How to Become a Professional Motor Mechanic
How to Become a Professional Motor Mechanic The words ‘professional’ and ‘motor mechanic’ don’t tend to go together very often, and we think this is a real shame that needs to be addressed. It could be because many people (inside and outside of the automotive industry) don’t recognise the complexity and sophistication of what being […]
A Comprehensive guide to Motor Mechanics
Motor Mechanic: The Ultimate Guide The whole meaning of being a qualified motor mechanic, or even a service technician, has changed so much in the last few decades that it’s worth actually sitting back and thinking about every now and again. As automotive industry experts that speak with and regularly visit hundreds of service managers, […]
What inspires you in automotive?
Most people get into the automotive industry because of an underlying passion in cars (or trucks). It doesn’t matter if you’re a technician, a workshop controller, a service advisor or a service manager – the journey of your career so far probably started because you thought these machines were awesome and working with them every […]
Is it worth the expense and effort of sponsoring techs?
Let’s face it – sponsoring automotive tradespeople from abroad is an expensive process that requires commitment and patience. The upfront cost is tough to swallow and looks horrible in a monthly budget, and that’s sometimes enough to dissuade managers and human resources people in the automotive industry from going ahead, even if they know that […]
When is the right time to move to Australia?
This is a very common question people the world over ask themselves when considering a move to Australia – when is the best time to do it? It’s such a massive step to take, and with so much at stake it’s very understandable that you’d want to weigh up a few factors before taking the […]
Differentiating prepared and unprepared foreign candidates
If you’re advertising for technicians for an Australian automotive workshop, chances are you’ve had people from overseas apply (and probably not enough Aussies to go along with them!). If you’re lucky you might even have had some gold come in, with a technician abroad that has impressive experience or qualifications that would be perfect for […]