[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chatting to technicians (and often their families) from all over the world, we know that plenty of people understand the great things on offer in the Australian lifestyle – sun, blue skies, epic beaches, national parks, etc. When contemplating a move though, people quickly get past that stuff to the practicalities of relocation, and that […]
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So Just How Bad Are Our Skills Shortages?
So Just How Bad Are Our Skills Shortages? t’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 […]
Do we pump the brakes on the workshop too in a slow market?
Do we pump the brakes on the workshop too in a slow market? It’s no secret that there’s not a lot of fun being had in premium car showrooms right now. The momentum of the last 5 years has trailed off, seemingly overrun by our collective concern over the changing state of the housing market, […]
Curious about relocating to Australia, but unsure what to expect?
The vast majority of technicians looking for automotive jobs in Australia that we are in contact with have one thing in common – they all want for the sort of long, warm and sunny days the land Down Under is renowned for.
Winter in Australia
Winter in Australia (yes, we have one… sort of…) The vast majority of technicians looking for automotive jobs in Australia that we are in contact with have one thing in common – they all want for the sort of long, warm and sunny days the land Down Under is renowned for. And that’s fair too, […]
Recapping our first Facebook Live session
Recapping our first Facebook Live session Techs On The Move held our first Facebook Live session June 3 2018, and we were overwhelmed by the response – especially considering that we thought no one would show up! People from all over tuned in, with loads of them asking some great questions of Nat and Gavin. […]
I know I want a mechanic job in Australia, but where?
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 […]
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 […]