Current IT situation in Oz

Rainbow_brite

Hi all,

I was recently made redundant but have been considering moving to OZ for sometime now. I'm just wondering what people's experiences have been looking for IT work in OZ and if they have any recommendations of locations where I would have a good chance of finding employment.

Secondly would anyone have any idea if there are any projects in Oz similar to The Digital Hub in Dublin. I would be grateful if you could pass on details.

Thanks

hussey

define IT ... it is a very broad definition.

I am a Java developer with a few years exp, there seems to be a lot more development work out there now than a year ago.

I've even started getting calls from agencies again!

jank

Also depends on what visa you intend of gettting.

CiaranC

Ive been doing ****ty short term helpdesk/desktop/migration contracts for **** all dosh. Get a proper visa if you intend coming for anything more than a slumming holiday

Traq

Ive been doing ****ty short term helpdesk/desktop/migration contracts for **** all dosh. Get a proper visa if you intend coming for anything more than a slumming holiday

As Hussey says, IT is very broad ranging. I worked in a number of good development roles on my WHV before I got sponsored by my current employer. It may just be that your area of work isn't much in demand at the moment or that you don't have a lot of experience under your belt yet.

CiaranC

I have a BSc, six years of experience and industry qualifications out me yinyang. I focus on virtualisation, maybe it hasnt arrived here yet. They must be downloading a vmware demo with their carrier pigeon network from asia as we speak

woolymammoth

depending on where you go there will be big differences in available jobs.

Lets assume you're coming here temporarily, < 2 yrs.
So you'll be on a WHV, and as such can only work for any one employer for a max of 6 months anyways. Some people are snobbish on helpdesk jobs, don't be. They're often easier to get and short-lived if needs be. And having ANY job to start with in australia is a great gateway to other better jobs. IMHO they love to see you've worked for and can be recommended by an aussie employer.

CiaranC

woolymammoth wrote: »

And having ANY job to start with in australia is a great gateway to other better jobs. IMHO they love to see you've worked for and can be recommended by an aussie employer.

True dat, I found the first one difficult to get, then once theyd seen Id worked at a large corporate in Oz it was handy to pick up other contracts from then on.

Rainbow_brite

Thanks everyone for replying

My last role was in research & development specializing in HCI and ICT accessibility issues. I would preferably like to stay in that type of field.
However I also have some training experience, so would be looking at those type of roles as well.

I'll take on board everything that has been suggested.

jank

CiaranC wrote: »

I have a BSc, six years of experience and industry qualifications out me yinyang. I focus on virtualisation, maybe it hasnt arrived here yet. They must be downloading a vmware demo with their carrier pigeon network from asia as we speak

Or maybe you dont have the right visa?

VMware is here alright, the company I work for has been using it for years now.

CiaranC

jank wrote: »

Or maybe you dont have the right visa?

Bingo

giant_midget

If you are looking for an IT job in Sydney, Contact these guys.

http://www.greythorn.com/

I worked for them last year in their accounts area, they specialise in IT roles. I have seen first hand the saleries for even desktop support and they are not bad! Very good money in most area's of IT in Sydney, Again...Ive seen this first hand and was surprised. Well worth passing your cv onto these people..

Rainbow_brite

Thanks for that I will check them out