Seeking inspiration for Marketing Specialist job in AU

becki · November 2017

Hi guys,

I was hoping there are success stories out there from someone whose background is Marketing and got sponsored by an AU employer while still in the Philippines?

I tried the SkillSelect a few years back but my plans changed. I went as far as VA assessment and IELTS then but was not able to continue the process due to priorities. These are now expired as it's been 3 years. I am trying to revisit my migration plan but I was hoping I can land a job offer first relevant to my experience..

Would appreciate any tips on how to get an employer willing to sponsor a job in Marketing in AU? Marketing is still under STSOL. I tried all job portals like SEEK and Indeed as well as openings in LinkedIn.

I'm currently active in the job market here in the Philippines as I got retrenched.
Now really hoping this is the right timing for me to pursue my AU dream..

Maraming Salamat!

maguero · November 2017

@becki Won't you apply for visa 190 or 489?

maguero · November 2017

The reason I'm asking is because there are changes to visa 457 effective next year and Marketing Specialist is one of the occupations with caveats.

becki · November 2017

@maguero I just read about that abolition of 457.. If my understanding is correct, it would be more difficult for me to apply for this visa because of the restrictions favoring more the Aussie workforce? Tama ba? I was hopeful pa naman on this option because I need job security sana..
I am not so keen on the 190 or 489 because i was hoping to avoid the assessment process again. Nanghinayang ako dun sa binayad ko dati.. Then I will have to wait if a state would nominate me pa.. Haaayyy.. Paano pa kaya..

Thanks for the reply!

maguero · November 2017

@becki Hindi ako masyadong familiar sa new rule pero my understanding is our occupation is only eligible for a 2 year working visa, mas strict na yung rules para makakuha nun, and this visa will no longer lead to a permanent visa. Ngayon kasi pag naka-457 may pathway to a PR visa.

Check mo ito. Baka naman kailangan mo lang iparenew yung skills assessment mo.
https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/general-occupations/renewal-expired-skills-assessment

onehitwonder · December 2017

@becki Same tayo na Marketing Specialist, pero aiming for Visa489 ako. Tapos na ako sa VETASSESS, PTE and EOI. Waiting to land a job offer from an employer sa NT or Tas. Fingers crossed sana may makuha. Sa SA naman, kulang ang points ko. I have to retake PTE para makakuha additional points.

seochellaga · April 2018

gusto ko lng i share, I am also on process of collecting information on obtaining visa sa australia. I have spoken with immigration agent dito sa singapore. if you are in the digital marketing field, pede kau sa visa 190 under marketing specialist.

http://www.visabureau.com/australia/anzsco/jobs/marketing-specialist-australia.aspx

@onehitwonder question sana ako about sa mga documents na prepare mo? ano field of work mo din. and tips naman

onehitwonder · April 2018

@seochellaga Yes. Nagreply na ako sa PM mo.

Tip: mahal agent sa SG, naginquire din ako dyan. Sobra mahal hehe. Recommend ko si Gigi O'Sullivan, she's based in Canberra.

seochellaga · April 2018

@onehitwonder sobrang mahal nga. ano status kn sa application mo, read here tapos kn sa EOI? ano state?

onehitwonder · April 2018

Yes tapos na ako sa eoi. I got 70 pts pero close na kasi NT for my nominated skill. Nagiisip ako student pathway.

imba · March 2019

@seochellaga Hi! Can you share po more info on this? Wala kasing specifically nakalagay sa list of jobs na digital marketing. Only marketing specialist and it's under STSOL. I'm currently in digital marketing, 7 years na and I'd like to obtain an AU visa. Found out only through this thread na possible to apply for a PR visa if ito ang occupation.

maguero · March 2019

@imba Yes it's possible to immigrate with this occupation although hindi kasing dali ng ibang occupations kasi kaunti lang states na nagssponsor and limited din slots nila. More than 18 months bago ako nakakuha ng ITA. Pero ang important, nauwi din naman sa visa. Just be ready to apply for sponsorship as soon as the fiscal year re-starts in July.

imba · March 2019

@maguero Thank you so much sa reply.

May I ask so what did you do first po? Find an employer via SEEK or Linkedin?

maguero · March 2019

@imba Visa 489 ako so no need for an employer to sponsor me.

France11 · September 2020

Hi!

Im working in advertising here sa Pinas. I wonder if pasok siya sa digital marketing since digital heavy naman work namin.

Anyway, iniisip ko ngayon which path to take on my way to AU. There's the finding jobs online (community manager, copywriting-related), and there's applying for 189 via points system. More than 8 years na rin ako nagwowork and mag32 years old pa lang din ako so im just wondering ano yung best way to get to australia.

Salamat sa magrerespond!

maguero · September 2020

@France11 Carefully check the job tasks required for a successful skills assessment for Advertising Specialist and for Marketing Specialist, then have yourself assessed for the occupation which most closely fits your work experience. The advertising or marketing medium doesn't seem to matter much in the assessment, what seems to matter is whether or not you are doing the tasks that Vetassess requires for those occupations.

Both Advertising Specialist and Marketing Specialist aren't eligible for a 189 visa. You have to check which states sponsor your occupation for 190 or 491 visas. 491 visa is a provisional visa with a guaranteed pathway to a PR visa once you satisfy the visa conditions.

You can try applying for jobs online but most employers prefer to hire someone who already has working rights here. This is because it's expensive to hire overseas workers. The employer will have to do job market testing to ensure no one here is qualified for the job opening and they have to pay a levy.

Given your age and number of years of work experine I suggest you try to get a 190 or 491 visa.

France11 · September 2020

@maguero Thank you so much! Sige will explore those options. Right now, I’m looking at ad agencies either sa syndey or melbourne to apply to then if wala talaga maybe to other states and hindi siguro ad agency (maybe in house or something).

Anyway thank you again, @maguero.

France11 · June 2022

@France11 said:
@maguero Thank you so much! Sige will explore those options. Right now, I’m looking at ad agencies either sa syndey or melbourne to apply to then if wala talaga maybe to other states and hindi siguro ad agency (maybe in house or something).

Anyway thank you again, @maguero.

I found out recently from an agent that my ANZSCO is 212411. Am I right to assume that I can apply using either 189 or 190?

chemistmom · June 2022

@France11 said:

@France11 said:
@maguero Thank you so much! Sige will explore those options. Right now, I’m looking at ad agencies either sa syndey or melbourne to apply to then if wala talaga maybe to other states and hindi siguro ad agency (maybe in house or something).

Anyway thank you again, @maguero.

I found out recently from an agent that my ANZSCO is 212411. Am I right to assume that I can apply using either 189 or 190?

You can search here for your visa options: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

tryshing · July 2022

Hi kababayans! Is anyone still pursuing Marketing Specialist under 190 or 491 visas?

SajanZayn · October 2023

Seek out Australian employers through networking events, industry forums, and LinkedIn, highlighting your marketing expertise and expressing your eagerness for a sponsorship opportunity.