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Posts: 28Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2019
> Hi po newbie here. I'm currently applying for PR and my target location is in melbourne. I'm a civil engr d2 sa pinas. Based sa mga forums and blogs na na nakita ko mukang mahirap talaga mag hanap ng work jan sa au. I'm preparing myself to work for a blue collar job once I landed while looking for engr job. Target ko sana is skilled worker in construction kahit carpenter or even laborer. Tanong ko lang kung mahirap ba pumasok kahit sa ganun industry? Thanks in advance
In the next 7 years, melbourne will be busy in construction. Projects in tenders and planning are heaps.
NEL project is the biggest.
Melbourne Airport link
Highspeed Geelong train
Level crossing removal
Monash Upgrade
Monash subway
Early this year, my manager was saying if you have Engg degree and knows how to speak english we want you for the major projects. They been hiring people from interstate because no available engineer in Vic.
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Oct 08, 2013
@kimpoy said:
Hi Kimpoy,
Malaki ang demand for pinoy drafting here and after working here for 5 years, I can assure you, we have made a good reputation here as "expert" drafters. So I think the best way to get in the industry is be persistent. Tawagan mo ang recruiter and have a casual talk if they are interested to check your experience. I know it is hard to convince them if you do not have a local experience, but tell them anyway. My first job, i told the recruiter you can try me for a week and if you are not happy, just dismiss me by Friday. since then tuloy tuloy na.
2339 Other Engineering Professional
23-Mar-2013 :IELTS - Total Band Score: 7.5
06-Jun-2013 :EA CDR Submitted
30-Aug-2013 :EA Positive Result
06-Sep-2013 :EOI lodged (65 points) -189 Visa
01-Nov-2013 : Applied for Victoria SS
08-Nov-2013 : Victoria SS approved (that was unexpected)
11-Nov-2013: Withdraw 189 EOI and applied 190 EOI
11-Nov-2013: Invitation received
14-Nov-2013: lodged 190 visa
14-22-Nov-2013: upload all docs
22-Nov-2013: medical (SAta) and SG PCC
02-Dec-2013: wifes medical cleared. Mine could be referred to MOC(hoping clearance wont take time
13-Dec-2013; SG COC uploaded
16-Dec-2013: medical cleared
07-Jan-2014: co allocated
08-jan-2014: grant eid june 2014
may 2014: moved to melbourne
its been good eversince. got a job, car and soon moving to our new house.
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2016
@Gft_SG Salamat sa reply
ANZSCO 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
29.04.2017 |IELTS GT |LRSWO|6.0/7.0/6.5/6.0|6.5
05.04.2018 | PTE-A |LRSWO|62/75/64/68|68
15.04.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
31.05.2018 | EA: POSITIVE
06.07.2018 | Submitted 489 EOI 55+10=65 pts SA
30.07.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
26.10.2018 | ITA Received - 489 (SA)
06.12.2018 | Lodged Visa 489 application (SA)
04.06.2019 | Direct Grant
16.08.2019 | 1st Entry in SA from SG (4 days then returned to work in Singapore)
2020-2021 | Oz border closure/travel restrictions
31.12.2021 | Arrived in VIC from the USA
09.01.2022 | Moved to SA from VIC
18.02.2022 | Visa489 validity extended by Oz Gov't (due to border closure)
16.03.2022 | Started work as a hotel housekeeping cleaner
03.05.2022 | Started work in my nominated occupation
07.02.2024 | Submitted Application for Visa 887
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Joined: Sep 10, 2019
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Joined: Oct 12, 2018
Hello po, I am a Civil Engineer specialized in Roads and Highway Design. Ask ko lang po sana what are the chances of finding a job, considering that I have already a background in Australian standards since I already worked in an Australian Design Consultancy Firm here in PH. Unfortunately, nagka lay-off and di ko nacontinue so I only had 6 months fruitful worth of experience. Any engineers here with the same line as I do? Thanks and God Bless!
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2014
If you are already here in Oz, in Sydney specifically or any part of NSW, google the Tier 1, 2 and 3 companies that are involved in Major Infra projects, of the Tier 1 Comp. CPB and John Holland have the most projects in terms of budget, involves bridge, roadworks and tunnels, start from there.
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2014
And so is Sydney, infra projects here are everywhere, Airport, Metro, Light Rails, Tunnels, Interchange, were looking at a 30 year development, if you can be here before the Metro West starts maybe we can recommend you for a Junior role, you'll start from scratch as the work culture is different but you're Pinoy i'm pretty sure you'll get there
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2014
Are you with CPB?
Joined: Nov 25, 2019
Hello po, newbie here but silent reader, been here for 2 months now in Sydney and still have no luck pa din. Looking for construction estimator role, baka po may mag openings sa company nyo. Thank you po.
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2018
@PitMb hi po, can you recommend me for junior roles sir? My experience is structural analysis in bridges and residential/commercial building. I am a structural engineer in ph for over 5 years, I have also structural drafting experience. I have visa 190.
Joined: Apr 20, 2018
Hello po sa inyong lahat sana may mka advice po sa inyo sa kung anong dapat gawin nmin ..currently we are going to lodge our visa 190 at ako po main applicant. Ang asawa ko po ay QC Civil engineer dito sa Dubai. Need paba nya mgpa assess sa EA pra makahanap cya ng work dyan if ever ma grant kmi..required po ba ng employer yung assessment ng EA..or no need na po nyang mgpa assess..
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
*not required, it can be helpful, employers refer to applicant's work experience. EA assess is for migration lang
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Joined: Apr 20, 2018
Maraming salamat po sir @Captain_A
Joined: Nov 03, 2019
Good day sainyo. Mechanical engineer po ako sa isang metal manufacturing dito sa pinas, more on application ng mechanical systems, design & drafting ang experience ko ( shredder machine, boat winch, conveyors, etc.) pero 1 year pa lang po experience ko dito sa pinas, magiging dependent po ako ng de facto partner ko na magaaral sa sydney, may tumatanggap po ba sakanila kahit 1 yr experience lang na part time mechanical engr since certificate course lng kukunin ng partner ko? or kunh di po pede baka po mayroon kahit medyo related sa mechanical engineering na work kahit di specifically mechanical engr ang title.
Mechanical Engineer ( Offshore )
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
yes meron nmn basta masigasig ka mag hanap
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 272Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2018
Hi @chikka_gurl143. for your question, it's a NO. you don't need to be a member of EA to get a job in au. However, it will always be an advantage.
ANZSCO 233213 Quantity Surveyor
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
@chikka_gurl143 said:
Hi everyone!
I am an engineer from the Philippines. I am migrating to Aus as a partner of an Aussie. Do I need to become a member of Engineers Australia before I can apply for a job here in Aus?
I will appreciate it if someone is able to shed light on this.
Daghang Salamat!
Joycenel
in my experience, no employer has mentioned about EA membership, they look more on how close your work experience to the position they need.
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Joined: Jun 01, 2020
Hi Everyone!
I ran into this forum looking jobs in Australia, medyo matagal tagal na pala tong TOPIC na to, but I think it's still relevant, especially right now, we are all in crisis and trying to make ends meet. Hope you guys are doing fine in this strange times.
My contract just ended in Singapore right before the lockdown and lucky in a way I was able to get home before all of that. I was a DRAFTING SPECIALIST for 2 years back there and I have an 8 year experience as a SHIP DESIGN STAFF in a Shipbuilding Company in the Philippines. I am planning to work in Australia (not right now) and I am wondering how I will be able to do that since I am still in the Philippines.
My plans are
1) Get help from an Agency and get an assesment under Skills Migration
My Questions are, are my job experiences enough and does job title really matter in Australia? I am a graduate of Computer Science btw but ended up in a Shipbuilding Company (hehehe) Do I need an Engineer Job Title to be on the list?or as long as I have the right skills on my resume? I've read on this forum that Draftsman are in demand? My job are almost the same as an engineer though. But I am also willing to shift into another Career if that what it takes.
Hope you can give some advices and Tips on what should my DISKARTE would be.
Thank you so much and I would appreciate all your replies!God bless you all!
Joined: Jun 01, 2020
Hi Everyone!
I ran into this forum looking jobs in Australia, medyo matagal tagal na pala tong TOPIC na to, but I think it's still relevant, especially right now, we are all in crisis and trying to make ends meet. Hope you guys are doing fine in this strange times.
My contract just ended in Singapore right before the lockdown and lucky in a way I was able to get home before all of that. I was a DRAFTING SPECIALIST for 2 years back there and I have an 8 year experience as a SHIP DESIGN STAFF in a Shipbuilding Company in the Philippines. I am planning to work in Australia (not right now) and I am wondering how I will be able to do that since I am still in the Philippines.
My plans are
1) Get help from an Agency and get an assesment under Skills Migratio
OR
2) Study in Australia and look for a job related or a better job , a good employer that will sponsor my work visa while still studying. (If I could not get a job, then I'll just use my Certificate to apply again in Singapore so I can get a better job with a better salary)
My Questions are, are my job experiences enough and does job title really matter in Australia? I am a graduate of Computer Science btw but ended up in a Shipbuilding Company (hehehe) Do I need an Engineer Job Title to be on the list?or as long as I have the right skills on my resume? I've read on this forum that Draftsman are in demand? My job are almost the same as an engineer though. But I am also willing to shift into another Career if that what it takes.
Hope you can give some advices and Tips on what should my DISKARTE would be.
Thank you so much and I would appreciate all your replies!God bless you all!
Posts: 118Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2016
1. are my job experiences enough and does job title really matter in Australia? Job experience highly matters. On the other hand, job titles matter during application and screening because we are being filtered by Hiring personnel. This is understandable. If you are in their shoes, will you look for someones CV if you don't see the keyword you are looking for?
2. Do I need an Engineer Job Title to be on the list? Yes (refer to no. 1).
3. or as long as I have the right skills on my resume? You have to make your CV fit the job you are applying for. I'm not saying to purge your CV but if you are saying you do have the skills and experience they are looking for, find a way for them to notice that.. probably a cover page? be creative... there are plenty of ways..
4. I've read on this forum that Draftsman are in demand? This statement came probably from a non-draft/design person(Cause I'm also in EPC). Yes, in a way its in-demand but like in any other company in EPC industry, they prefer those who are experienced in their FIELD. But of course like in anything, this should not stop you from trying and applying.. If you are lucky enough you may the break that you need immediately.
As you know, time is changing Plus, as the new breed of migrants settles here(from all over the world), the country is being molded differently as it was before. So whatever "diskarte" that have worked before may no longer be as effective today or non effective at all or it could be the other way around for some "diskartes". With this light, plan very well and be prepare for anything but you also believe on your plans and pray for it.
All the best to your plans and goal. God bless!
12-3-2016 - EA CDR draft
12-17-2016 - Booked for Language Exam
01-20-2017 - Positive Result-English Exam :-)
02-02-2017 - Submitted EA CDR
04-10-2017 - Positive EA Result
04-11-2017 - Lodged EOI
04-12-2017 - ITA :-)
04-13-2017 - 189 Visa Lodge
04-13-2017 - Upload Docs
04-14-2017 - Scheduled Medical and PCC
04-22-2017 - First CO contact. Requested Additional Documents (medical, police clearance certificates, Form 80)
05-05-2017 - Provided all requested documents
09-07-2017 -Thank you lord.. VISA GRANT!
02-03-2018 - Big Move
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i think check for an agent first if you have funds for it for clearer path and advice
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
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Joined: Jun 01, 2020
@vencel2017 Thank you sooo much sir for answering all my questions! That really means a lot especially right now that I am thinking about my next career move and a bit confused with all the Aussie Rules and everything. You are totally correct on all your suggestions and opinions you mentioned.
Job Experiences, DO really matter in able to get that job, the QUESTION IS, How will I be able to get NOTICE? Plus the Challenge is, HOW WILL YOU GET AN EMPLOYER read your Resume and convince them to hire you wherein there are dozens and dozens of really talented people out there, who are really deserving and who are probably already in Australia. Then why would they need you anyway?
and that is so TRUE, Time keeps on changing and the way immigrants got there in Australia before would be different from the current situations we have.
Job Title, Course and Experiences should be the same, that's an SOP cause that is the usual case. Someone also told me here in the forum that I should take a look at the JOb Description for Mechanical Draftperson and I found out that it's almost the same. My job actually is a bit more complicated as I am under PIPING DESIGN Team, wherein we design different Pipe Systems for FPSO/Ships together with the Piping Arrangements, Drawings etc etc.
Anyhow,I've attached a Job Description for the Mechanical Draftsperson here.
Thank you so much sir, I appreciate your advice and your encouragements!It really means a lot! If I don't have any choice,I'll just probably go back in SIngapore or get other jobs in another country. Thank you so much, God Bless and Stay Safe!
Joined: Jun 01, 2020
I Tried asking an agency and they told me I should get a 6 Years of Experience as an IT PROFESSIONAL first cause my course is Computer Science. Not really sure if they read my resume or if they did, it's probably because I will fail the assesment coz my Job Experiences and my course doesn't really match even doe it's 10 years and I will fail the assesment?
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
sorry to hear that, wala sila sinabi about student visa path way..?
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
@erwayne I suggest icheck mo rin sa website mismo ng assessing authority for your occupation kung ano ang requirements for a successful skills assessment for your better understanding and peace of mind. Tama naman yung agency na baka mas mahaba ang work experience required pag hindi highly related ang course sa occupation. That will be specified naman sa website. For example sa case ko ang assessing authority ko was Vetassess. Pag highly related ang course 1 year work experience lang kailangan. Pero pag hindi highly related kailangan 3 years work experience.
Joined: Jun 01, 2020
Through email lang ako nag inquire and that's what they said. Siguro nga at baka alanganin dahil yung course ko ay di related sa Job Experience ko and siguro di nila ganu na intindihan yung job scope ko or they have no idea about it? Not really sure, I asked them kung mag aral na lang ako, kaso If I really want to pursue Engineering, then I should Study an Engineering Course, which of course will be more expensive.
haist.. I dunno what to do honestly, I'll probably just give up Australia
Joined: Jun 01, 2020
Hi Sir @maguero . I'll try to check their website. The Thing is I have experiences both in the Phils and Singapore, and that makes it 10 years, both with similar job scopes but the job title doesn't really match the Skills List for Australia. I don't really know how it works, but should I ask somebody to check my resume and let them inform me WHERE would my skills would fall? Is that how it works? As long it is similar with my skills depending on the visa type and the region?
sigh.. anyway, thank you sir for the insights and tips, means a lot!God bless!
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Aug 10, 2018
Hello, sharing my reflections on how I migrated to Australia with my family last year on a VISA 189 as a mechanical engineer.
ANZSCO 233513 | Mechanical Engineer | Age: 25, Education: 15, Employment: 15, PTE: 20 | Total points = 75
04.20.2018 | Initial consultation with registered migration agent
07.06.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
07.31.2018 | Received favorable letter from EA
08.28.2018 | Took PTE
08.29.2018 | PTE A Test : LRSW|90/90/90/90
08.30.2018 | Lodged EOI via Skillselect for VISA 189
09.11.2018 | Received ITA
09.20.2018 | Lodged VISA 189 application
10.04.2018 | Medical exam at St. Luke's-BGC (with wife and 1-year old son)
10.10.2018 | Medical is finalized (no action required)
12.05.2018 | VISA 189 PR GRANT (Husband, Wife and 1-yr old son)
21.02.2019 | ETA: Sydney, Australia. Lived w/ relatives for 5 months
25.02.2019 | First Interview on HVAC job through head hunter
07.03.2019 | Final Interview (morning), reference check and medical (afternoon)
08.03.2019 | Job offer
11.03.2019 | 1st day @ Work in HVAC job
27.07.2019 | Moved to rent own place near work
Posts: 156Member
Joined: Jun 10, 2018
hi guys! going to BM soon to SYd. I am a mech engineer and my previous jobs is inline with repair&maintenance/ operations for oil field service provider. I know wala masyado jobs like this here in Syd but we are on sc190 NSW. ANy chance baka may alam kayo pwede pasahan ng cv's for some job. BTW ENgineering Technologist yung skilled na assessed sakin. Thanks much in advance!
Joined: Jun 01, 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience through your VLOG, keep posting more for everybody's reference!
Are you still doing sales until now? What are the other VISA Type you can suggest that doesn't need that much requirements sir? Any tips for anyone that's just starting to plan? Salamat po!