Visa Sponsorship

Some of Global's staff come from overseas, including the people who work in our office. We understand that you need to work, but that you're also here to travel and experience all the good things that Australia has to offer.

Therefore, we'll make it a priority to place you in areas and organisations that fit in with your travel and work plans. Talk to us about casual and contract opportunities and finding work from state to state.

There are endless opportunities for nurses and residential (disability) care professionals in Australia, but just getting here and finding a place to live can be daunting enough, so here are some tips about living and working in Australia.

Some people working for us come out on a Working Holiday Visa. This is an excellent way to do it - for nurses first apply for Registration with our Nursing Boards and once approved, arrange to work for us and apply for a Working Holiday Visa and let us know when you will be available for work. After working with us for a while on your Working Holiday Visa we both could discuss sponsorship for full-time work with us.

Visa Sponsorship
Whether you want to extend your stay in Australia or want to avail of more permanent opportunities, Global can help you. We offer sponsorship to overseas staff who have been with us on Working Holiday Visas.

Global is registered with the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship(DIMAC) and Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) as a pre-approved business sponsor and are licensed to sponsor overseas staff in the areas of nursing and residential (disability) care. Sponsorships usually takes between 4 - 6 weeks to process, so it is advisable to avoid leaving everything to the last minute.

The following are currently eligible for sponsorship with Global:

• Registered Nurses of all disciplines (Registered to practice in Australia).
• Residential (Disability) Care Workers.
• Residential Social Workers with disability care experience.

For all positions you will need a minimum of three years nursing &/or disability care experience, current Drivers License, current Senior First Aid Certificate, current Immunisation Records, English language proficiency score of IELTS 7.5 (with a min. of 7 in each sub-test) as well as pass Criminal Records & Working With Children Screening and for nurses not have a restriction to practice on your registration from any state or territory. Proof of English language proficiency is required by taking either the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Occupational English Test (OET).

When you arrive

• You can book an appointment with the Tax Office either by phone or online. This cuts down on waiting time when applying for your Tax File Number.
• You will need a Tax File Number in order to work in Australia . It takes approximately 4 weeks to be processed, though you will be given a receipt that allows you to work until your TFN is processed.
• Your current mobile handset can be used in Australia. It is possible to buy a prepaid SIM card for approximately $30 - but you will need to obtain an "unblocking" code from your overseas provider before your handset will work (if its an older model).
• All real estate outlets require references in order for you to rent here. It's a good idea to bring written references from previous landlords and/or contact details. (Furnished apartments are very rare, so be prepared for additional expenses).
• Public transport in Australia is excellent. In Sydney the public transport info line is 131500 and representatives can tell you how to get from your door to your destination and the approximate time you will need to set aside. Most people buy an inexpensive car for the time they are here and then re-sell it before they leave.
  

Overseas personnel working for Global

• If you are an RN or Midwife you will need to obtain your "Authority to Practice".
• You will need to provide your original certificates from your country of origin in order to obtain your Authority to Practice, i.e. UKCC and a Board ALTRANAS for England and Ireland respectively.
• If you're interested in working for us, let us pay for the call. Our freephone number is 1800 009 292. Our international freephone number, from UK & Ireland is 008 000 777 777 7 (please bear in mind the time difference when calling). Direct phone sponsorship inquiries can only be handled during normal Sydney business hours. Email is much easier for communications considering the time differences. Email manager@globalcarestaff.com
  

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

All Health Professional Registrations, including nursing, for all states, except Western Australia, from 1 July 2010 go through the new National registration system.

Check out the requirements and application process from the web site of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx

Western Australia (not part of the National Register as yet)

Registration is compulsory.

WA Nurses Registration Board