Industry Information Session
With many resource projects in Western Australia under development and unemployment numbers falling, the pressure to secure a skilled workforce is building.
While industry, State and Commonwealth Governments support Australian citizens and permanent residents being given work opportunities over foreign workers, all are fully aware that local supply may not meet industry needs.
With predictions of strong growth in the demand for labour, including the need to import overseas skilled labour, now is the time to put processes in place to ensure that you are able to tap into overseas labour in time for those people to be on-stream when you need them.
A Commonwealth Government Immigration Officer is based at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME), to provide free advice to member companies across a range of visa options.
CME, on behalf of the Resources Sector Consortium (CME, AMMA and APPEA), will be hosting information sessions conducted by the Skilled Migration Adviser.
Please check the events page for upcoming dates
These sessions are appropriate for business managers or HR officers dealing with recruitment in the resources sector, rather than migration agents or external consultants.
Email: immigration@cmewa.com
Phone: 08 9220 8536
Mobile: 0434 077 585
Other options
The DIAC IOO can provide one-on-one advice or presentations to groups.
Information and advice can be offered regarding:
- how to get the most out of using the migration system
- visa options to fill short or long term skill shortages in the labour market include:
- employer sponsored permanent residence (Employer Nomination Scheme - ENS)
- regional employer sponsored permanent migration (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme - RSMS)
- employer sponsored Temporary Business (Long Stay) Visa (Subclass 457)
- Business (Short Stay) Visa (Visitor) (Subclass 456)
- Labour Agreements
- State sponsorship
- Skilled Occupations Lists (SOL, ENSOL)
- completion of online applications (e-lodgement);
- other DIAC visa and e-visa services
- Australian citizenship
- other migration matters