Question:
going to brisbane in feb and want to get admin job in local govt - whats
the score?
Has any one got a job with local govt is it same as in UK?
Has any one applied and been succesful before they went to Oz? whats
job scene like in Brisbane?
Appreciate some replies as it might effect us going.
Answer:
-Working for the public service: fair money, very fair hours, good super, a
tendancy to keep you on contract rather than put you on permanently, and
good benefits. The bad side? You become lazy, the work load is boringly
light, no expectation to perform quickly, witness large quantities of money
being wasted... entirely frustrating unless you have a good sense of humour.
-Federal government jobs usually require citizenship.
I'm not aware of any state or local government jobs that require
citizenship - in most cases permanent residence should do fine. But
as there are 8 different jurisdictions in Australia, you shouldn't
assume this - best way is to visit the state govt website, get to the
job details and see if there are restrictive rules on citizenship vs
PR.
