Are you an Indian who is aspiring to take his/her career to new heights by gaining an abroad education? After a lot of research, analysis, groundwork and scrutiny, did you decide Australia to be your education destination? But are you not sure about which career is currently trending in Australia? To ensure that Indian students in Australia are at a competitive edge, in this blog, we have mentioned 5 careers that can help you shine through in your profession. So without any further ado, let’s get started.
- Early Childhood Teachers
If you think that you are good with children and can help them mould into successful people in the future then this can be a good career option for you, as an Indian in Australia. Early childhood teaching holds a lot of opportunities for working at childcare centres and kindergartens. You will be involved in nurturing their social, educational and emotional development which is through a fusion of play and learning. Early childhood teachers are needed to have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or you can also get started with Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Chefs
If you believe that creating wholesome and delectable food is something where your heart lies then you, as an Indian in Australia, can create a staggering career as a Chef. The hospitality industry in Australia is top-notch and cutting-edge where you can find a plethora of opportunities in catering companies, hotels, posh restaurants or laneway bars. Although any kind of formal education is not needed, it is better to always skill yourself up with various kinds of courses like Certificate III in Commerical Cookery and another level of the certification course is Certificate IV in Commerical Cookery where you will receive the opportunity to work as a Head Chef.
- Registered Nurses
One of the most underrated healthcare workers in the medical industry is Nurses. If you were working as a Nurse in India or are educated in the same field then you can progress in this career in Australia. But Indian nurses have to do a Bridging program i.e., an Entry Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses or International Registration for Overseas Nurses, after the application is assessed by the AHPRA and a referral letter is provided where you are given access to pursue the bridging program. After the program completes, you need to apply to the AHPRA again through AGBP – 40 for registering as a Nurse in Australia. In order to ensure that your registration is maintained, a renewal has to be done every year and a showcase of CPD of 20 hours has to be maintained.
- Civil Engineers
If you perceive that success should be as high as a skyline where you are always in awe of the structures of buildings and the amazing architecture and if you have already started your career as a Civil Engineer in India then in Australia you can catapult in your profession by leaps and bounds. As an Indian civil engineer in Australia, you can either work for the government authorities, top construction companies or private industry consulting firms or you also have the liberty to start your own practice. Since Civil Engineering comes under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) field, it is considered to be on the PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List). Hence, civil engineers can apply for various kinds of visas like 189 skilled independent visas, 190 skilled nominated visas, and more.
5. ICT Business & Systems Analysts
If you have been growing in your career as a data analyst or a data scientist then in Australia you can progress in your career even more. Since businesses are tending more towards leveraging through information technology, there is a lot of demand for experts that can help organizations make strategic business decisions and arrive at unique solutions to unforeseen problems. You need to have a Bachelor in Business Analytics or Data Science. You can also have a Masters in Business Analytics or SAP certification. It is preferable to have either one of the programs being studied in Australia.
Apart from the above-mentioned careers, there are also other professions that are booming in Australia, like Construction Managers, Software and Application Programmers, Electricians, Childcare Workers or Aged and Disabled Care Workers.
Australia is being laurelled by a lot of international people to relocate for work. It is one of the most thriving economies of the world that provides a lot of visa options and also extensive pension benefits. It is essential to keep up with the job trends for Indians who are seeking to make a career in Australia.
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