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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Another dealer cost blowout!
Another dealer cost blowout! Hiring overseas technicians could attract a combined $73 million in government fees RECENT moves by the federal government to abolish the 457 immigration visa scheme and replace it with a new Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa has serious cost implications for dealers who look overseas for hard-to-find skilled vehicle technicians. Businesses […]
457 Visa cost blowout looms
AUSTRALIA’S automotive sector will bear the financial brunt of the federal government’s proposed higher visa charges just to fulfil a massive skills shortfall – estimated at around 35,000 positions – currently being experienced in trades including diesel and motorcycle mechanics, panel beaters and spray painters. The proposed changes to the 457 Visa system, to be […]
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 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 […]