Working in Australia 1

[Medeski]

Hello all, just wondering if any engineers here had an opinion of working in Australia. I'm originally from the states, but I have been working as a mechanical engineer in Japan for a number of years. I'm getting a bit tired of the long hours, general restrictiveness and basically just looking for a change.

I don't have a solid reason for Australia, visited there once, seemed like a nice place, nice weather, bit pricey though. Though I don't mind overtime, staying at work until 11 every other day isn't my idea of a well balanced life and I have an image that Australians value their personal and family time.

I have my bachelor's degree in ME, am proficient in CAD, have a varied work experience, and passed the highest level of the Japanese proficiency exam. I would like to think I have a good work ethic as well, and I wouldn't be contemplating a change if I really wasn't doubting long term prospects here.

Is it hard as a foreigner to find engineering work in Australia? How's the life in general? Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated!

Best,
Medeski

 

[apsix]

Have you considered a career in the movies?

 

[Hurricanes]

brandoncdg - I have never worn a suit in the office, nor have I drunken at work on Friday. After work at the bar sure, but at work, not so much...

Also, I thought employers weren't allowed to ask for a picture with your CV - I've never included one or been asked what I look like.

Medeski, I know a lot of employers prefer people with 5+ years under their belts to have their CPEng, not a deal breaker though, and it would be easy enough for you to earn/claim it while you are here.

As others have mentioned, regional Queensland and Western Australia are quite easy to land jobs in. Just be careful, some places are pretty isolated and don't exactly have a whole lot going on.