Expert: Frank Denison - 7/9/2008

Question
Hi, I'm coming over to Australia on a working visa from February next year.  I've been advised to go to Melbourne for work but I want to know about other areas and heard from a friend you're an expert on Brisbane.  What can you recommend for a first time visitor who is looking for work?  Any advice is welcome.

Answer
Hi Paula,
        February in Australia is the last month of our summer, so it will still be very warm.

These websites will give you some idea on what is available work wise.

http://www.australia.gov.au/Jobseekers
http://www.australia.gov.au/Immigration

Work in Queensland - http://www.qld.gov.au/about/jobs-and-work/

You will find you will get warmer weather the further north you go. Brisbane will still be quite hot and steamy in February. Brisbane is in a boom at the moment, and there is plenty of work available. Melbourne has a great transport system and there is plenty to do. It does rain a lot in Melbourne though and the tempreature does fluctuate, no matter what season it is.

Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney will offer different things, but all will have work available. If you have enough time, make sure you get to the northern part of Queensland and visit Whitsunday Islands and Cairns and of course the Great Barrier Reef.

Contact me again if you require any more information.

Regards,
Frank