Welder (First Class)

Victoria's Engineering Trades sector

There are approximately 86,300 welding trades workers in Australia, with approximately 16,655 in Victoria.

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for Welders (First Class). For a description of the tasks and duties performed by a Welder (First Class), visit the Australian Skills Recognition Information page on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website.

Earning potential

According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for a Welder (First Class) are A$915.

Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit some of the specialty jobseeker sites listed below under finding a job.

Licensing and registration

There are no licensing or registration requirements for Welders (First Class) working in Victoria.

Employers

Welders (First Class) are employed in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information for Welders (First Class) in Victoria.

The following body may be relevant:

Tip

We strongly advise you not to apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take many months, and employers are unlikely to choose you for a job if you do not know when you will arrive in Australia.

Finding a job

To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in Welders (First Class), visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association's Member Index.

For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working & Employment section.

Migrating to Victoria

To find out about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa nomination from the Victorian Government, visit our Visas & Immigrating section.

Skill Assessment Information

In order to migrate to Victoria, you will also need to have your skills assessed as part of the application process. For more information, see the Welders (First Class) Assessment Information Sheet.

Last updated: 27 July 2009

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