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Hey Pods,

I just wanted you opinion, as i am getting very confused. I have graduated this year from a university in the UK. With times as they are I am struggling to find work and yes HPC registration is still pending... I have been browsing the internet and saw opportunities in Australia where they pay for your flights and accommodation, in return you do locum work and earn enough for food. I did want to go out to Australia and don't know if this is the perfect time or not, not having built my skills in an outdoor-uni experience!

When applying for an all exclusive Podiatry job in Australia I was contacted by a recruitment agency saying flights and accommodation aren't usually included and the next step is to fill in the forms from ANZPAC to get registered to work in Australia. By doing this they guarantee you a job and to have accommodation sorted out before you arrive.

Later on down the email line, probably to keep in interested I was told i could get
an abn (Australian business number) allowing me to act as a limited company.
Then claim costs like flights,accommodation,registration and professional indemnity.

So now I am very confused and looking for your brains to help me out! How I am seeing it is, I cannot get work here, and whilst I am unemployed I could be a Podiatrist abroad...

Thanks.

 

Hi I graduated in 2005 and was told that a UK podiatrist needs at least 2 yrs clinical experience before you can apply for Aus, new graduates therefore needed to sit another exam set by the australian podiatry board.

Not sure if this still applys. Best to email the australian podiatry council and ask them what is required for new UK graduates wanting to migrate.

More importantly becareful about these agencies who claim to be able to do all this stuff like accomodation, flights, etc.

hope this helps

S

 

Hi, I graduated from university in 2008 and gained employment in Australia straight away!! The two year clinical expereince is a myth. Its relatively esay to gain employment here just alot of red tape to get through the registration period which actually allows you to work. Basically what you need to do is:

1- Register with the HPC
2- Once getting your HPC download the forms from www.apodc.com.au. There are no exams for uk graduates. Just pay the fees and follow the instructions.
3- To get your UK degree recongnised can take time between 2-4 months. I think mine took 2 months.
4-Once your registered with the Australian Podiatry Council its bascially allows you to work as a pod in Aus. However, before you can legally work you must register with the state you wish to practice in. For example Victoria, NSW, QLD ect. This will prob take 3-4 months in total.
5. You then need a visa to work in Oz check out www.immi.gov.au.

You may be better to apply for a working holiday visa which allows you to work for anyone employer for 6 months and allows you to remain in oz for 12 months. Most employers will sponsor you on a 457 which is what I had when i first moved over - this is valued for 4 years but only allows you to work for that one employer. Be careful on choosing your employment options and make sure you do your research. There are many employers that may take advantage of you as an overseas graduate. I had a pritty nasty expereince when i first moved over here. I have now gained independent permanent residency and so can work for who I want.

Also for jobs check out www.seek.com.au. Any more questions feel free to ask.

Andy +

 

Hi Hannah by the way an ABN is an Australian Bussiness Number which is for taxation purpose and only something you would have if you worked for yourself. You would not be able to get one of these as a temp resident and have to be a permanent aussie resident. Like the other poster said be careful of these agencies.

 

Hi

We run a large practice in Sydney and have employed 3 UK pods. Two of which were new grads. We have an extensive inhouse training system so we are prepared to train. You do not need two years experience. I have sponsored all 3 Uk pods on a 457 visa.

We do not use a recruitment agent as I like to have as much contact with the candidates as possible, be it phones calls or emails, which gives both parties a good opportunity to get to know as much about each other as possible, which is very important if your traveling half way round the world for a job.

If any job offer sounds too good to be true - it probably is. Compare any offer to what you might expect in the UK - and it will probably be comparable. A good pod in Aus could expect to earn $50k - $70k to start with (and earn more with experience and a client base), but to be offered much more upfront without the employer even seeing your skills would suggest you are expecting more than might be reasonable for a new grad.

V

 

Hi,
The APodC isn't valid any more. (as of July 2010) You have to do a ANPAC registration, which I'm also doing just now. http://www.anzpac.org.au/migration.htm
ANZPAC need your HPC reg too..
According to the immigration website you either need 2 yrs experience or to be sponsored by an employer out there.
Hope this helps!
Lucy. (Moving from Edinburgh to Melbourne next year hopefully!)

 

Hi
I am finishing my degree in a few weeks and have been offered a job in Aus (SA). My (prospective) employer will sponsor me for 457 (he's done this before). I understand the process is to get my degree accredited with ANZPAC, then register with AHPRO and finally to apply for the 457 visa. My question is do I need to get HPC registration before I can get the ANZPAC accredition??? If so can someone give me a link to the place on the ANZPAC site that says this??

In addition has anyone gone for Permanent residency using age excemption (I am 46) if so how easy or not is this?

Cheers

 

Hi Virginia,

great to hear from you.:drinks

I was sponsored by Virginia on a 457 Visa. As i am an old git it took ages to get visa. If you are young and beautiful it is much quicker.

Dealing direct with your future employer is, as Virginia stated, essential.

457 visa guarantees a minimum salary of approx $55,000.00, and you usually sign up for a 2 year contract. This is what i did.

If you work hard you can earn quite a bit more than $55k.

I had a fabulous 4 years in Sydney working with Virginia, and i cant have been too bad as Virginia has gone on to have 2 further Brits.

ps there is now National Registration, State Reg is gone. So you can work anywhere in Aus now so moving between states is easier.

Also CPD is MANDATORY and failure to comply will lead to deregistration.

If i had been under 30 i would have stayed in Aus

regards David

 

Dear Sonial,

I was 48 when i got my Visa 457 . As i was over 45 it was hard work and took a few months.

You must be HPC reg here before you can get reg there.

As i was over 45 i had to do an all day clinical exam at University of Western Sydney to prove that i was still fit to Practice.

At the end of your initial 2 year contract your employer can choose to support your application for permanent residency. This will entail another 2 year contract. This will entail a whole complete medical etc and police checks all over again.

You may be aware that your UK pension will not be index linked if you get perm res and stay in Aus. So it will be the same sum for ever, and not go up in line with cost of living as it would if you lived in Europe.

Also private health Ins at 45 is not cheap and is essential.

You will have to have a Super Annuation plan for your future pension needs. Again at 45 not too cheap.

I decided to return home after my 4 years in Aus.

But a friend has moved to Queensland from Uk last year at 45 of age with his wife a nd 4 kids. He bought a 1 million dollar house and is building up his practice.

So you can do it at 45 if you want to

David

 

Hi

Just to clear up about HPC and ANZPAC registration. I emailed ANZPAC and got this reply:

As a new graduate you are not expected to be registered with anyone, as you have not started employment.


This will not hinder your application you just need to make mention that you do not hold registration with an authority because you are a new graduate.

Hope this helps

Sonia

 

Look at seek.com.au for a range of positions/ locations. Positions in remote areas, especially the Northern Terrritory & Western Australia are often difficult to fill, so you may stand a good chance of getting one. Just be prepared for extremely hot temperatures in summer, isolation and lack of facilities such as entertainment etc. If you are a die hard city dweller these locations probably would not suit you.
Also search the different State Pod Associations - most advertise jobs in their classifieds.
Cheers & good luck!
Kara

 

Not sure if you are looking to move permanently, or just work and travel? If you are still interested to work in Australia, then a thought could be to gain work in the footwear field - I have worked in specialist medical grade footwear there for many years (now back in UK just recently) so could give you some introductions if you wish.
Kind regards
Lisa