NetApp, an IT company specializing in storage services, took the title of best employer after finishing second to Google last year and, from what can be seen, it is a well deserved honor. Employees have access to Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox game systems that are supplied by the company and staff is annually given extra vacation days to enable community service ventures. They are also offered lucrative referral programs, paid training and discounted gym memberships. Immigrants moving to Australia should definitely have NetApp high on their list of companies to target when sending out their resumes. 

The rest of the top five consists of other world renowned companies that are also no strangers to being hailed for their superb working conditions.

Guinness maker Diageo finished second in the list, jumping two spots from last year. Microsoft partner OBS rose seven spots in the list from 2009 to come in at number three. Google, last years champion, came in at number four while education company Sentis rounded out the top five.

The Great Place to Work Institute Australia compiled the list by surveying over 16,000 employees from more than 150 companies. The results also found that health and training were the most popular benefits among employees and that flexible hours were crucial to the vast majority. 

The list provides more great information for those moving to Australia by giving a roadmap of which career paths immigrants should pursue in order to land at these top companies. As three out of the top five companies listed are technology based, it should serve as a reminder to migrants to sharpen up on those computer skills. While the low level of unemployment still provides an abundance of jobs in Australia, working opportunities in a vast array of employment categories, those who are searching for those top companies that will treat you like a king should strongly consider the technology sector.

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For the most part, the answer to that question is resoundingly positive and should not be a detriment for those pondering moving. The business economy is thriving and immigrant workers are more than welcome.

Of course, one of the crucial factors is regarding which area of Australia you plan on conducting your job search. We provide a very handy chart of what you can expect in terms of salary depending on your geographical location at the jobs in Australia section of our website and we also have a careers and employments in Australia page that lists some fantastic resources for your search. In addition, skillmatching.com.au has a really terrific “Top 10 Tips for Job Seekers in Australia” list for people who want to work and live in Australia (also includes New Zealand).

As is often the case, finding job opportunities in Australia becomes a full time job unto itself. It is extremely important to utilize the resources listed in this post and to take advantage of the vast amount of help available on the Internet (for example, try typing “job opportunities in Australia” into Google and see what they give you) when conducting your search. Overall, the employment opportunities are there to be had in Australia and, with a little effort, the results have been overwhelmingly positive for immigrants searching for work.

Good luck in conducting your search of good job opportunities in Australia and please don’t forget to contact us at www.Shipping2Australia.com round the clock with any questions or concerns you may have.

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Such a trend could see a 60 per cent population increase in the population over the next four years and chief economist at CommSec James Craig said this would directly impact on the property sector.

He stated: “More people translates to increased spending and demand for homes and as a result, increased momentum for our economy.”

Such a situation could mean those who buy homes in Australia find the price gradually rising, particularly if the increase in supply fails to keep up with demand.

Australia is also the most popular choice for Britons keen to move abroad to work, a recent survey showed. It is easier to find jobs in Australia.

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BE SURE – Moving to Australia can be extremely stressful, be as certain as you can be that it’s the right move for you before you go. If possible visit Australia before you make up your mind, don’t rely on other people’s impressions. Ask yourself if the Australian culture will really suit you (and your family).

BE PREPARED – …For anything and everything to go wrong. Don’t assume that you’ll be able to immediately find the perfect house or job in Australia. If possible make sure you’ve got enough money to see you through the first couple of months at the very least (preferably longer). And to do that you’ll need to…

BUDGET – As unglamorous as it sounds, good budgeting could be what makes the difference between a successful relocation to Australia and a total disaster. Before you go, work out what everything is going to cost during those crucial first months when you’re trying to find your feet in Australia.

DON’T DELAY – Start preparing as early as possible, just getting all the necessary paperwork in order can take a long time. Make a checklist of everything you need to do!

CHECK YOUR BENEFITS – If your company has initiated your move you may be eligible for relocation benefits. Make sure you ask if they haven’t told you already!

YOUR HOME – Think about what you want to do with your current home (e.g. sell it, lease it, leave it empty) and what kind of accommodation will be most suitable for you in Australia. If you don’t know anyone in Australia who can help find accommodation, consider the services of a relocation agent.

EMPLOYMENT – Will you be looking for work in Australia? If so, consider starting your job hunt before you go (use the Internet!) Will you be able to use your existing qualifications or will a period of retraining be necessary?

PAPERWORK – No matter how insignificant that old document at the back of the bottom drawer may seem now, take it with you, the chances are at some stage you’ll have to show it to someone. Moving to Australia can be a bureaucratic nightmare at the best of times but if you come prepared with the necessary paperwork you stand the best chance of a stress free relocation. Things to think about include birth certificates, wedding certificates, educational certificates, medical certificates (including those for your pets!), etc.

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The latest longitudinal survey of new migrants moving to Australia shows that a greater number of principal applicants who entered Australia via the Skilled-Independent, Family, and Business and Employer Sponsored categories in 2003-04 found employment within six months of arriving in Oz compared to those who arrived in either 1993-94 or 1999-2000.
Business and Employer sponsored migrants were the most successful at finding work, with 93 percent of those who arrived through this category being employed within half a year of shipping to Australia their items. Meanwhile, 82 percent of Skilled-independent migrants were working within six months of settling Down Under, as were 65 percent of family migrants.

“It is critical that we attract migrants who are willing and able to enter the labour force quickly, to ensure they are helping build Australia’s economy,” said immigration minister Senator Amanda Vanstone. “This research indicates that we are heading in the right direction.”

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• Woolworths Ltd., Australia’s biggest retailer, said on Aug. 25 it will hire “thousands” of extra workers as it expands into hardware stores.
• Retailer JB Hi-Fi Ltd. and Germany-based supermarket chain Aldi are also hiring as they expand.
• Specsavers Optical Group Ltd. today opened a new head office and manufacturing facility in Melbourne and said it will create 1,000 jobs in its Australian retail network.
• The government is also stoking demand for workers as it spends A$22 billion on roads, ports, schools and hospitals. An index published Oct. 7 by the Australian Industry Group showed the nation’s building industry expanded in September for the first time in 18 months.
• The nation’s single biggest investment project, the A$43 billion Gorgon natural-gas venture in Western Australia, will create as many as 10,000 jobs when construction starts early next year, Chevron Corp. said on Sept. 14. Chevron and its partners say they will sell A$300 billion of gas to China, India and Japan in the project’s first 20 years.

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