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AUSTRALIA ?

Australia in a Glance Australia is a diverse, multicultural society comprised of people from many

backgrounds An estimated 22% of the population are born overseas

Australia is considered to be one of the most resilient, high growth economiesin the world

The standard of living in Australia is high in comparison to many other countries

With a temperate climate, beautiful landscape and political and economicstability, Australians really have a quality of life to be envied.

Facts and Figures about Australia

MulticulturalPopulation

Australia's population in estimated at 22.02 million Nearly 25% of its population was born outside of Australia

and have ethnic ties spanning over 140 countries Language English is the national language of Australia

2.4 million plus people speak another language at home Geography Australia is the world's largest island and has the world's

lowest population densities Government

and Politics Australia is a stable democracy with freedom of speech There are three levels of government :

Federal Government ; State and Local Governments

Health Care in Australia Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world

It is widely accessible to all people living in Australia

All permanent Australian residents pay a Medicare levy (an additional tax) tofund the public healthcare system, which is like a medical insurance

This entitles them to free or subsidised services by medical practitioners andpublic hospital care

There is also an extensive private health system

Those join a health insurance fund can receive extra benefits for optical,physiotherapy, dental treatment and other medical services

Schools in Australia Australia's excellent education system and lifestyle makes studying and living in

Australia a fun and rewarding experience for students of all ages There are two categories of schools in Australia - Public and Private schools

Schooling begins with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of studying inPrimary and Secondary school

The school year is divided into 4 terms and runs from January to late November

There is usually a 2 weeks term break and a 2 months Summer holiday

Students attend school from Monday to Friday each week. School hours varyslightly across Australia but generally from 9am to 3.30 pm each school day

Australia Labour Market The Australian workforce has experienced structural improvements over the

last decade which has contributed to the growth in job creation & productivity In the last two years, employment has grown by more than 2% per annum

In April 2013, the unemployment rate was 5.5%

Australia is ranked 11th in the world for overall productivity, as measured byGDP per person employed

The 3 major occupation groups are: Professionals, administrative workers andtechnicians/trades workers

Approximately 25% of the Australian labour force is comprised of employeesborn overseas

Working in Australia Australia has a strong, skilled workforce of approximately 10 million people

The majority of Australia's work force is educated and well trained

Most workers having earned some trade or university qualification

The current monthly Australian unemployment rate is 5.5%

The annual average Australian unemployment rate is 4.9%

Annual average job vacancies are 179,600

Significant majority of these vacancies in the private sector (160,700)

Compared with 18,800 vacancies in the public sector

Trade Qualifications Australia Australian legislation covering the recognition of professional and trade

qualifications varies according to where candidate live within Australia It has a federal system and is divided into six States and two Territories

Some professions and trades required to be registered

A person registered to practice in one State can carry out same occupation inany other State after registered with the relevant Registration Board

Every occupation or group of occupations has its own individual pathway torecognition as a professional or tradesperson in Australia

Occupations can be divided into three categories - Regulated by law,Self-regulating and Unregulated.

Unemployment Rate by State

State / Region Unemployment Rate(Monthly Trend)

Job Vacancies(Annual Average)

Australian Capital Territory 3.4% 6,400

New South Wales 4.9% 47,300

Western Australia 3.8% 28,000

South Australia 5.2% 10,400

Victoria 5.5% 40,800

Queensland 5.5% 41,600

Australian Wages Chart

Australian working conditions are considered some of the best in the world The average weekly total earnings of workers in Australia averaged A$1056.16

Average Wages by State

Australian Capital Territory $1,310.42 New South Wales $1,054.71 Western Australia $1,187.65 South Australia $933.78 Victoria $1,021.82 Queensland $1,052.82

Australian Working Conditions Australian working conditions are regulated by federal legislation, workplace

agreements, awards and contracts The Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard protects the minimum wage,

maximum work hours and minimum leave entitlements of all employees The average weekly working hours is 36 hours

Standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, with rest and meal breaks

Overtime rates of pay and flexi-time arrangements are becoming common

Average retirement age for Australians is 57 years

Aged Pension is currently 60 years for women and 65 years for men

Australian Employment Opportunities Depend on the local economic circumstances & type of work sought

Australia allows workers and employers to negotiate agreements while federallegislation guarantee a minimum rate of pay and leave entitlements

Thousands of jobs are advertised each week in Australia

Diverse jobs for skilled & semiskilled professionals and trades people

Many Australian employers have readily employed immigrant workers,especially in times of labour shortages. Migrants with the best prospects forfinding employment include those with strong proficiency in the Englishlanguage, recognised post-secondary qualifications and high skill levels

Nurses

1. Nurses’ Duties and Tasks

Core Duties Provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care andother health care facilities, and in the community

Task include 1. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursingcare for patients according to practice and standards

2. Working with other Health Professionals and members ofhealth teams, and coordinating the care of patients

3. Providing interventions, treatments and therapies likemedications, and monitoring treatment and care plan

4. Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nursesand other health care workers

Nurses’ Duties and Tasks

Task include 5. Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health byparticipating in health education and other healthpromotion activities

6. Answering questions and providing information to patientsand families about treatment and care

Nurses’ Related Occupations

1. Nurse Practitioner

Core Duties 1. Provides nursing care to patients like ordering diagnostictests, undertaking diagnosis and health assessments,prescribing patient care management, medicines andtherapies, as authorised in relevant nursing legislation

2. Referring to specialist and Professionals in a range of health,welfare and community settings2. Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

Core Duties 1. Provides nursing care to the elderly home, aged carefacilities, retirement villages and health care facilities


3. Registered Nurse ( Child and Family Health )

Core Duties Provides nursing care to children and their families emphasison prevention, early detection, intervention in, physical,emotional and social problems affecting children and theirfamilies such as assistance with parent craft, immunisationand developmental milestones

4. Registered Nurse ( Community Health )

Core Duties Provides nursing care, health counselling, screening andeducation to individuals, families and groups focus onpatient independence and health promotion


5. Registered Nurse ( Critical Care )

Core Duties 1. Provides nursing care to critically ill patients and patientsfollowing injury, surgery or during acute phase of diseases

2. Integrating new technological equipment into care insettings such as high dependency units, intensive care units,emergency departments or retrieval services

6. Registered Nurse ( Developmental Disability )

Core Duties Provides nursing care to people with intellectual anddevelopment disabilities in a range of health, welfare andcommunity settings


7. Registered Nurse ( Disability and Rehabilitation )

Core Duties 1. Provides nursing care to patients recovering from injury andillness

2. Assists and facilitates patients with disabilities to live moreindependently

8. Registered Nurse ( Medical )

Core Duties Provides nursing care to patients with conditions, such asinfections, metabolic disorders and degenerative conditions,which require medical intervention in a range of health, agedcare and community settings


9. Registered Nurse ( Medical Practice )

Core Duties 1. Provides clinical care to patients2. Undertakes clinical organisation and practice administration3. Facilitates communication between the practice and outside

organisations and individual10. Registered Nurse ( Mental Health )

Core Duties Provides nursing care to patients with mental health illness,disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotionaldifficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and agedcare facilities, correctional services and the community

Nurses’ Related Occupations11. Registered Nurse ( Perioperative)

Core Duties 1. Provides nursing care to patients before, during andimmediately after surgery,

2. Assesses patients' condition and plans care for intervention,3. Maintains a safe and comfortable environment4. Assists Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery5. Monitors patients' recovery

12. Registered Nurse ( Surgical )

Core Duties Provides nursing care to patients with injuries and illnessthat require surgical intervention


13. Registered Nurse ( Paediatrics )

Core Duties 1. Provides nursing care to patients before, during andimmediately after surgery,

2. Assesses patients' condition and plans care for intervention,3. Maintains a safe and comfortable environment,4. Assists Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery,5. And monitors patients' recovery

14. Registered Nurses necThis occupation group covers Registered Nurses not elsewhere classified

Nurses’ Indicative Skill Level With a bachelor degree or higher qualification

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may berequired in addition to the formal qualification

Registration or licensing is required

Australian Nurses’ Career InformationStarting salary $48,000 P/A Senior salary $75,000 P/A Average $55,000 P/A

Average Weekly Salary $1,057 Average weekly Hours 36 Hours

The top three regions for employment as a Nurse include :

NSW 31.4% VIC 24% QLD 22.6%

Employment trends Has risen by a rate of 32.1% over the past 5 years and is expectedto grow moderately through 2017

Employment growth Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male andfemale, employed part-time and full-time is 45,700

Gender (including full time and part time)

Male Full Time: 7.6% Male Part Time: 2.2% Female Full Time: 49.2% Female Part Time: 41.1%

Midwife

2. Midwives’ Duties and Tasks

Core Duties Provide care and advice to women during pregnancy Provide birth postnatal care for women and babies in such as

the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units Task include 1. Providing advice and support during pre-conception,

intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods with women2. Providing care and management of pregnancy and birth

3. Assessing progress and recognising warning signs ofabnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies if required

4. Monitoring the condition of women and foetuses duringpregnancy and throughout labour

Midwives’ Duties and Tasks

Task include 5. Conducting health education classes and seminars topromote the health of mothers and babies such asreproductive health, antenatal education, preparation forparenthood and breastfeeding

6. Providing advice on nutrition, childcare and familyplanning

Midwives’ Indicative Skill Level

With a bachelor degree or higher qualification

Registration or licensing is required

Alternative Titles:

Certified Midwife Registered Midwife

Community Midwife Midwife Practitioner

Australian Midwives’ Career InformationStarting salary $62,800 P/A Senior salary $79,000 P/A Average $70,000 P/A

Average Weekly Salary $1,346 Average weekly Hours 36 Hours

The top three regions for employment as a Midwife include :

NSW 25.9% VIC 28.3% QLD 16.8%

Employment trends Has risen by a rate of 37.8% over the past 5 years and is expectedto grow moderately through 2017

Employment growth Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male andfemale, employed part-time and full-time is 2,600

Gender (including full time and part time)

Male Full Time: 0.2% Male Part Time: 0.2% Female Full Time: 50.8% Female Part Time: 48.9%

Visas for Nurse and Midwife to work and/or to settle in Australia

A. Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (subclass 457)

Features This visa lets a skilled worker travel to Australia to work intheir nominated occupation for their approved sponsor upto 4 years

Requirements 1. Candidate have been sponsored by an approved business2. And have the required skills to fill a position nominated by

an approved business


B. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who arenominated by a state or territory government agency

Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as aPermanent Resident.

Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English2. With occupation on relevant skilled occupation list3. Obtained a suitable skills assessment4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test5. Nominated by an Australian state6. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited


C. Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who arenominated by a state or territory government agency

Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as aPermanent Resident.

Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English2. With an occupation on relevant skilled occupation list3. Obtained suitable skills assessment4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test5. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited


D. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (subclass 187)

Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workerswho want to work in regional Australia. It allows them towork in Australia under one of three streams:

1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream2. The Direct Entry stream3. The Agreement stream.

Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language

requirements, unless exempt3. Nominated by approved employer in regional area


E. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workerswho want to work in regional Australia. It allows them towork in Australia under one of three streams:

1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream2. The Direct Entry stream3. The Agreement stream.

Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language

requirements, unless exempt3. Nominated by an approved employer in regional area

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