Australia has always had a transparent and equitable immigration policy and welcomes skilled migrant workers, so you’ll feel more than welcome if you’re making a move down under and meeting the requirements. Although international travel to Australia is currently suspended, many migrants and job seekers are starting the application process now in preparation for the re-opening of the borders, possibly sometime in 2021. In reality, every year in Australia, there are thousands of migrant workers who try to apply for a working visa. The Australian Skilled Migration Program is the best way you can obtain jobs and a work-based visa. This refers to the occupations listed in the Skilled Occupations List (SOL)- outlining the work shortage list in Australia. This list regulates the areas of job shortages where migrant skilled workers in the country are most sought after. Before we go on and explore some of the occupations and industries where migrant workers are most in-demand, it might be worth describing what the rather uncommon word ‘occupation ceilings’ means.
What are the Occupation Ceilings?
- The amount of Expression of Interest (EOI) to be given by the Australian Government for a specific occupation category is restricted. This is what the occupation ceilings are referred to as.
- The lower ranking occupation will be able to give an invitation to prospective migrants to work in the country. As the occupation ceilings for 2020-2021 have been announced, you will be curious to know which jobs are most in-demand for migrant workers in Australia.
- There are a wide variety of positions covering any field that you can imagine. So if you are looking to move to Australia in the next year or so, there is really no limit for careers being accepted, and these are evolving year after year.
- There are still several places and occupations open, even with the decline in statistics from 2019 (probably due to the coronavirus epidemic). Australia needs to get its economy restarted and return to sustainable prosperity. Many experts think that one of the best ways to do this is to allow migrants to fix skill shortages.
- If your job is not in demand on the current SOL. You could then opt to change your skill level and become eligible to apply with a top-up or booster course.
