How do I find skilled migrants to fill my skill shortages?
There are many sources of skilled migrants. Below are some of the options available to employers to source skilled migrants.
- Advertise your vacancy for free on the Live In Victoria website
Employers with skilled vacancies can advertise their vacancies for free by listing them on the www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au website. This website is promoted internationally by the State Government of Victoria and receives a significant number of unique visitors each month.
- Source skilled migrants through your local Skilled Migration Officer
The Skilled Migration Officer is contacted frequently by migrants seeking job opportunities in this region.
The person to contact is Ms Manon Asarfi, Skilled Migration Officer:
masarfi@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or 03 5227 0866
- Consult the Job Ready Database
Updated monthly, the Job Ready Database lists skilled migrants who are in Australia, and have been assessed through by the State Government of Victoria's Skilled and Business Migration Program. All participants:
- have had their skills assessed to comparable Australian standards by an industry body
- have had an English language test, the results of which are detailed
- meet licensing or registration requirements where required
- are currently living in Australia and ready to move to regional Victoria
You can source migrants listed by liaising with your Skilled Migration Officer
- Consult the Department Immigration And Citizenship (DIAC) Skill Matching Database
The DIAC Skill Matching Database is a free web based database that helps employers' locate skilled workers who want to migrate to Australia. There are over 6000 people registered who have good English, are under 45 and have qualifications that meet Australian work standards for the purposes of migration. The database provides a snapshot of the skills and experience of skilled migrants. Employers are able to request a number of resumes for consideration if they identify particular migrants of interest. Visit : www.immi.gov.au/skills
- Contact Melbourne based Migrant Resource Centres:
Migrant Resource Centres (MRC's) are frequently contacted by skilled migrants seeking employment opportunities. For Migrant Resource Centre contact details go to: www.immi.gov.ua/settle/help/vic2.htm
- Private international recruitment companies and Migration Agents
You can search on the internet for private recruitment companies and Migration Agents that specialise in recruiting skilled migrants and process immigration applications for relocation to Australia. You should request all information on fees and charges prior to engaging a recruitment company as agents charge a fee for services.
- Industry bodies
Contact your relevant industry body to ascertain if they can provide assistance in sourcing skilled migrants or if they can put you in contact with another employer within your industry who has successfully sourced skilled migrants. You may be able to advertise vacancies in international journals, newsletters or at relevant overseas conferences linked to your industry area.
Local Peak Bodies in the Geelong region include:
- GMC: Geelong Manufacturing Council
- GCC: Geelong Chamber of Commerce
- VECCI: Victorian Employer Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Participate in Skill Migration Expos
DIAC regularly host international and domestic skills expos. Employers are encouraged to participate in the expos and promote available career opportunities or to advertise any employment vacancies.
The State Government of Victoria's Skilled and Business Migration Program regularly participates in International DIAC and trade expos. Linking to the GSPV can offer opportunities to list vacancies at international expos.
Domestic expos are also held in major Australian capital cities and promoted to international students and backpackers who may be interested in pursuing a career in Australia.
To find out more about participating in the skills expos go to:
www.immi.gov.au
For information about DIAC events
www.LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au
For information about the Skilled and Business Migration Program
