Comments on: Australian engineering job market

By: ianlittle

ianlittle — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:15:44 +0000

Manu – they should be good as an engineering technologist.

By: manu

manu — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:05:19 +0000

hi,
i have done diploma in electrical engineering & working as a electrical design engineer from past3 years in reputed steel company. what are my chances to get work permit in australia or my immigration chances .please guide me.

By: ianlittle

ianlittle — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:12:07 +0000

Collin – No idea as you have not told me your software specialisation. To get some idea go to job sites such as SEEK. As the CSL is being phased out, it is impossible to tell what will happen over the next 6 months. The university you choose will be dependant on the speciality you want to follow.

By: collin

collin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:59:05 +0000

Hi,

I have completed my Bachelor’s of Electronics & communication Engineering in India from 2004-2008. I got 1.5yrs of Work experience as Software Engineer and currently working.This year i got plans to do Masters in Information Technology(IT) in QUT or UQ for 1.5yrs. Hope IT is of great demand in Aus which is in CSL.Can you suggest me the jobs Opportunities for my specilisation and for applying PR.Whether my work experinece can talk for processing PR easily

It would be greatful if you can suggest some other good universities for Masters in Information Technology.

Thank u !!

By: ianlittle

ianlittle — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:28:52 +0000

Aakash – Telecommunications is part of the electronics engineer occupation. So you would qualify as an electronics engineer, if you can produce a satisfactory CDR. Electronics engineers are on the CSL. You can get the full description for an electronics engineer occupation from the ABS website.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

Here is the definition : 2125-13 Electronics Engineer – Designs, develops, adapts, installs, tests and maintains electronic components, circuits and systems used for computer systems, communication systems and other industrial applications. You will see the tasks listed include communication activities throughout.

In the short term doing a masters does not do anything for you for qualifications assessment. Your qualifications are assessed on your undergraduate degree. Talk with a migration agent and the UNSW and ask them to explain exactly how doing this course will help you compared to alternatives which will not cost anywhere near as much money. In the longer term having higher shills should help you, but you should see a direct link before spending your hard earned money. You need to try and get advice from people who do not profit from your decisions other than paying for the time to give you advices.

Good engineering work experience and good English are critical to successful migration. Before you spend thousands of dollars on a university course with no guarantee of getting closer to permanent residency, spend a few dollars on Project Australia so you have the references to make informed decisions. Be properly prepared to land a job in Australia before you get on a plane.

As for the job market, at the moment it is not good. In 18 months when you will have got through the immigration process there should be opportunities due to the major developments for upgrading Australia’s communications system. Immigration is a long term decision

By: Aakash

Aakash — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:48:27 +0000

Hi, Myself Aakash. I’m an Electronics & Telecommunication graduate. I’ve been working in an electrical & automation industry for a year. I’m heading to UNSW, Sydney this July for my Masters i Telecommunications. Where will this degree lead me?I mean, though I’m an electronics engineer but since my specialization is in telecommunications ( sub discipline), which is not in CSL, moreover I don’t know about the job market for Telecommunications/Networking engineers there??