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Skilled OFWs Highly Needed in Australia

Feb 25, 2010

 

The continuous aging population in Australia opens hundreds of job openings for skilled Filipino workers including mason, welder, carpenter, auto technician, pipe fitters, sheetmetal workers, butcher and chef. Professional jobs such as nurses, engineers and managers are also available.
 
WorkAbroad.ph, the leading overseas job portal for Filipino workers, together with POEA-licensed agencies, is calling all qualified applicants to apply in these positions.Please click here for list of jobs in Australia.
 
The country is a favorite destination of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) because of good opportunities for migrant workers, good working environment and less expensive lifestyles. Australia’s regional centers have established migrant communities and a range of program to attract migrants, including OFWs. As of 2008, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has listed some 265,844 OFWs working in Australia.
 
If you have always wanted to work as a welder or butcher in AU but doesn’t have the necessary training or experience to qualify, don’t despair. There are various ways to make your dream come true. In the meantime, you can make use of your time by studying and acquiring work experience. One way to start is checking out government programs such as the Technological Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that offers Blended Training Program.
 
This program would be helpful so you can utilize your knowledge as well as your communication skills. Welders, automotive technician, butchers, call center representatives can avail of this program to increase their chance oo be employed abroad.
 
Important Note:
Interested applicants may contact the recruiter directly for complete details, including salary, requirements and qualification. For inquiries in the Blended Training Program please contact the TESDA hotline at 887-7777.

 

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Reader Comments
 Dear Sir/Mam,I am interested to work in Australia,Guam or New Zealand. I am an Architect with experience in construction.I am also a cost estimator, project architect in my previous employment.In my recent job in Navy chief of Engineer's office I have done site inspection,quantity surveying,autocad of the projetcs subject for new design and construction.Can you help me land a job in one of these countries?thank you - Lilia Madlangbayan

 I am interested to work in Austalia,New Zealand and Guam,a CIVIL ENGINEER in Profession, 49 years old and almost 25 years experience in engineering works.My latest working expertienced was in Qatar since November 2008 to January 2010 as Civil Engr.Our project are THE NEW WESTERN DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND ACCOMODATION BUILDINGS IN DUKHAN,QATAR. - NICANOR SIMBULAN ESPARES

 Dear Sir/Madam,hi i'm 29 yrs old and i want to apply for a position that capable of me,i work as an admin asst. at 2002,i work too as a cashier at supermarket,and a sales clerk at a bookstore.i hope u can give me oppurtunity to have job.. - Mhelanie

 Dear sir/madam,
I an nathaniel fortich,recently work as industrial electrician here in saudi arabia,i also work as mechanical,and small job of welding,i would like to apply in australia after my contract here ,could you help me how get in there with my skills,,i am certifide 3d class electrician in TESDA,,and undergrad student of MSU-Main campus..Could you e-mail me the process and your address in the philippines including the contact nos at fortichn@yahoo.com...I woul'd be home this april and 8s my pleasure to undergo your process as soon as possible..Thankyou and more power..God bless you.. - Nathaniel Fortich Jr

 Dear sir/madame:

If given a chance i am much willing to explore my career in Australia.Kindly notify me or may send detail information thru my yahoo account at jrsrocabo@yahoo.com.ph.Presently i am working as a Piping/Civil Draftsman here in Abu Dhabi,UAE.

Thank you very much. - Jess Ryan S.Rocabo

 Please read carefully before posting your comments or queries. It clearly said that ---> WorkAbroad.ph, the leading overseas job portal for Filipino workers, together with POEA-licensed agencies, is calling all qualified applicants to apply in these positions. Please **click here for list of jobs in Australia. Everyone, there is a link where you can see the job vacancies in Australia thru Workabroad.ph, from where you can find the agencies accredited by POEA who are hiring OFW workers for Australia. - Ellie

 I am really interested in this article specially that i am looking for a new job . i am currently working as civil engineer in KSA and by April I will return to Philippines and planning to have job in Australia . I think theres a great opportunity waiting for all Filipinos . And I am willing to apply if ever i know where i can pass my credentials for evaluation .. Thanks and more power . God Bless . - Engr. Hartzel P. Arco

 sir/madam
i am willing to apply that best suits my capabilities and experience...how can i e-mail you my detailed resume so you can review my qualifications... - Joe Albrt Jeresano

 Sir/madam aim willing to apply to your company but how. Where in your agency in the phillippines. And aim working before in. Uae. Qatar. Saudi and my present work now here in north africa. Electrical works. And i want to work in guam and australia????? - Elmer M Espinosa

 Dear Sir/ Madame,

I would like to apply on retail sales industry but would like to waive age requirement. I am 49 yrs.old with 21 yrs. overseas work experience in Department store / Fashion Boutique/ Cosmetic and perfumery in Saudi Arabia, US Base in Iraq and in Dubai,UAE. - Narciso Bernardino

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