ppt teacher 2014
TRANSCRIPT
Want to Work and Live in
AUSTRALIA ?
Australia in a Glance Australia is a diverse, multicultural society comprised of people from many
backgrounds An estimated 22% of the population are born overseas
Australia is considered to be one of the most resilient, high growth economiesin the world
The standard of living in Australia is high in comparison to many other countries
With a temperate climate, beautiful landscape and political and economicstability, Australians really have a quality of life to be envied.
Facts and Figures about Australia
MulticulturalPopulation
Australia's population in estimated at 22.02 million Nearly 25% of its population was born outside of Australia
and have ethnic ties spanning over 140 countries Language English is the national language of Australia
2.4 million plus people speak another language at home Geography Australia is the world's largest island and has the world's
lowest population densities Government
and Politics Australia is a stable democracy with freedom of speech There are three levels of government :
Federal Government ; State and Local Governments
Health Care in Australia Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world
It is widely accessible to all people living in Australia
All permanent Australian residents pay a Medicare levy (an additional tax) tofund the public healthcare system, which is like a medical insurance
This entitles them to free or subsidised services by medical practitioners andpublic hospital care
There is also an extensive private health system
Those join a health insurance fund can receive extra benefits for optical,physiotherapy, dental treatment and other medical services
Schools in Australia Australia's excellent education system and lifestyle makes studying and living in
Australia a fun and rewarding experience for students of all ages There are two categories of schools in Australia - Public and Private schools
Schooling begins with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of studying inPrimary and Secondary school
The school year is divided into 4 terms and runs from January to late November
There is usually a 2 weeks term break and a 2 months Summer holiday
Students attend school from Monday to Friday each week. School hours varyslightly across Australia but generally from 9am to 3.30 pm each school day
Australia Labour Market The Australian workforce has experienced structural improvements over the
last decade which has contributed to the growth in job creation & productivity In the last two years, employment has grown by more than 2% per annum
In April 2013, the unemployment rate was 5.5%
Australia is ranked 11th in the world for overall productivity, as measured byGDP per person employed
The 3 major occupation groups are: Professionals, administrative workers andtechnicians/trades workers
Approximately 25% of the Australian labour force is comprised of employeesborn overseas
Working in Australia Australia has a strong, skilled workforce of approximately 10 million people
The majority of Australia's work force is educated and well trained
Most workers having earned some trade or university qualification
The current monthly Australian unemployment rate is 5.5%
The annual average Australian unemployment rate is 4.9%
Annual average job vacancies are 179,600
Significant majority of these vacancies in the private sector (160,700)
Compared with 18,800 vacancies in the public sector
Trade Qualifications Australia Australian legislation covering the recognition of professional and trade
qualifications varies according to where candidate live within Australia It has a federal system and is divided into six States and two Territories
Some professions and trades required to be registered
A person registered to practice in one State can carry out same occupation inany other State after registered with the relevant Registration Board
Every occupation or group of occupations has its own individual pathway torecognition as a professional or tradesperson in Australia
Occupations can be divided into three categories - Regulated by law,Self-regulating and Unregulated.
Unemployment Rate by State
State / Region Unemployment Rate(Monthly Trend)
Job Vacancies(Annual Average)
Australian Capital Territory 3.4% 6,400
New South Wales 4.9% 47,300
Western Australia 3.8% 28,000
South Australia 5.2% 10,400
Victoria 5.5% 40,800
Queensland 5.5% 41,600
Australian Wages Chart
Australian working conditions are considered some of the best in the world The average weekly total earnings of workers in Australia averaged A$1056.16
Average Wages by State
Australian Capital Territory $1,310.42 New South Wales $1,054.71 Western Australia $1,187.65 South Australia $933.78 Victoria $1,021.82 Queensland $1,052.82
Australian Working Conditions Australian working conditions are regulated by federal legislation, workplace
agreements, awards and contracts The Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard protects the minimum wage,
maximum work hours and minimum leave entitlements of all employees The average weekly working hours is 36 hours
Standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, with rest and meal breaks
Overtime rates of pay and flexi-time arrangements are becoming common
Average retirement age for Australians is 57 years
Aged Pension is currently 60 years for women and 65 years for men
Australian Employment Opportunities Depend on the local economic circumstances & type of work sought
Australia allows workers and employers to negotiate agreements while federallegislation guarantee a minimum rate of pay and leave entitlements
Thousands of jobs are advertised each week in Australia
Diverse jobs for skilled & semiskilled professionals and trades people
Many Australian employers have readily employed immigrant workers,especially in times of labour shortages. Migrants with the best prospects forfinding employment include those with strong proficiency in the Englishlanguage, recognised post-secondary qualifications and high skill levels
Teachers
1. Early Childhood ( Kindergarten ) Teacher
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Teach basic numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature topre-primary students and to promote students' social,emotional, intellectual and physical development
Task include 1. Planning & structuring learning in indoor &outdoor
2. Develop motor & social skills, confidence & understanding
3. Promoting language development
4. Observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signsof ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
1. Early Childhood ( Kindergarten ) Teacher
Duties and Tasks
Task include 5. Discussing students' progress with parents
6. Attending parent interviews, staff and committee meetings
8. Participating in community and family support programs
9. Supervising student teachers on placement
10 Identifying factors which may impede students' progress
1. Early Childhood ( Kindergarten ) Teacher
Indicative Skill Level: With a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may berequired in addition to the formal qualification
Registration or licensing may be required
1. Early Childhood ( Kindergarten ) TeacherCareer Information
Starting salary $42,000 P/A Senior salary $68,000 P/A Average $52,500 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $950 Average weekly Hours 37 Hours
The top three regions for employment as a Early Childhood Teacher include :
NSW 42.3% VIC 26.1% QLD 12.5%
Employment trends Has risen by 72.6% over the past 5 years
Employment growth over the past 5 years, male and female, employed part-time andfull-time is 10,200
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 1.6% Male Part Time: 0.8% Female Full Time: 56.5% Female Part Time: 41%
2. Primary School Teacher
Duties and Tasks Core Duties Teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum and
promote students' social, emotional, intellectual andphysical development
Task include 1. Teaching literacy, numeracy, social science, creativeexpression and physical education skills
2. Presenting curriculum with techniques and materials3. Developing students' interests, abilities and coordination by
way of creative activities4. Guiding discussions and supervising work in class
2. Primary School Teacher
Duties and Tasks Task include 5. Preparing, administering & marking tests, projects &
assignments to evaluate students' progress by recording6. Discussing progress & problems with students / parents &
seeking advice from Counsellors & senior teachers7. Participating in staff meetings, conferences & workshops
8. Liaising with parent, community and business groups
9. Maintaining class and scholastic records
11. Performing extra-curricular tasks
2. Primary School Teacher
Indicative Skill Level: With a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may berequired in addition to the formal qualification
Registration or licensing may be required
2. Primary Teacher
Career InformationStarting salary $40,000 P/A Senior salary $79,500 P/A Average $56,500 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $1300 Average weekly Hours 41 Hours
The top three regions for employment as a Primary School Teacher include :
NSW 29.2% VIC 22.6% QLD 20.5%
Employment trends Has risen by 6.6% over the past 5 years
Employment growth over the past 5 years, male and female, employed part-time andfull-time has declined by -700
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 12% Male Part Time: 2% Female Full Time: 57% Female Part Time: 29%
3. Secondary School Teacher
Duties and Tasks
Core Duties Teach subjects within curriculum and promote students'social, emotional, intellectual & physical development
Task include 1. Presenting curriculum with techniques and materials
2. Developing students' interests, abilities and coordination byway of creative activities
3. Guiding discussions and supervising work in class
4. Preparing, administering and marking tests, projects andassignments to evaluate students' progress with recording
3. Secondary School Teacher
Duties and Tasks Task include 5. Discussing progress & problems with students / parents, and
seeking advice from Counsellors and senior teachers6. Maintaining discipline in classrooms and other school areas
7. Participating in staff meetings, conferences & workshops
8. Maintaining class and scholastic records
9. Performing extra-curricular tasks
10. Supervising student teachers on placements11. Liaising with parent, community and business group
3. Secondary School Teacher
Indicative Skill Level: With a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may berequired in addition to the formal qualification
Registration or licensing may be required
3. Secondary TeacherCareer Information
Starting salary $55,000 P/A Senior salary $85,000 P/A Average $66,000 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $1346 Average weekly Hours 42 Hours
The top three regions for employment as a Secondary School Teacher include :
NSW 32.1% VIC 28.9% QLD 18.7%
Employment trends Has risen by 8.4% over the past 5 years
Employment growth over the past 5 years, male and female, employed part-time andfull-time is 2,700
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 36.1% Male Part Time: 4.5% Female Full Time: 42.8% Female Part Time: 16.6%
4. Special Education Teacher
Duties and Tasks Core Duties Teaching students with learning difficulties, hearing
impairment and sight impairment and to promote studentsocial, emotional, intellectual, physical development
Task include 1. Assessing students' abilities and limitations with regard tointellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities,exceptional intellectual gifts, or specific problems oflanguage and culture
2. Planning, organising and implementing special programs toprovide remedial or advanced tuition
4. Special Education TeacherDuties and Tasks
Task include 3. Devising instructional materials, methods and aids to assist intraining and rehabilitation
4. Advising, instructing and counselling parents and teachers onthe availability and use of special techniques
5. Stimulating and developing interests, abilities, manual skillsand coordination
6. Conferring with other staff to plan and schedule le
7. Teaching subjects, practical and self-help skills
4. Special Education Teacher
Indicative Skill Level: With a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may berequired in addition to the formal qualification
Registration or licensing may be required
Occupations:
• Special Needs Teacher • Teacher of the Hearing Impaired• Teacher of the Sight Impaired • Special Education Teachers
4. Special Education Teacher
Career InformationStarting salary $42,000 P/A Senior salary $63,000 P/A Average $52,000 P/A
Average Weekly Salary $940 Average weekly Hours 37 Hours
The top three regions for employment as a Special Education Teacher include :
NSW 36.4% VIC 26.7% QLD 24.8%
Employment trends Has risen by 17.8% over the past 5 years
Employment growth over the past 5 years, male and female, employed part-time andfull-time is 3,700
Gender (including full time and part time)
Male Full Time: 13.8% Male Part Time: 7% Female Full Time: 38.9% Female Part Time: 40.2%
Visas for Teacher to work and/or to settle in Australia
A. Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (subclass 457)
Features This visa lets a skilled worker travel to Australia to work intheir nominated occupation for their approved sponsor upto 4 years
Requirements 1. Candidate have been sponsored by an approved business2. And have the required skills to fill a position nominated by
an approved business
Visas for Teacher to work and/or to settle in Australia
B. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who arenominated by a state or territory government agency
Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as aPermanent Resident.
Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English2. With occupation on relevant skilled occupation list3. Obtained a suitable skills assessment4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test5. Nominated by an Australian state6. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited
Visas for Teacher to work and/or to settle in Australia
C. Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Features This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who arenominated by a state or territory government agency
Allows Candidate to live and work in Australia as aPermanent Resident.
Requirements 1. Not yet turned 50 years of age and with competent English2. With an occupation on relevant skilled occupation list3. Obtained suitable skills assessment4. Achieved sufficient score in the points test5. Eligible to apply for this visa if invited
Visas for Teacher to work and/or to settle in Australia
D. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (subclass 187)
Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workerswho want to work in regional Australia. It allows them towork in Australia under one of three streams:
1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream2. The Direct Entry stream3. The Agreement stream.
Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language
requirements, unless exempt3. Nominated by approved employer in regional area
Visas for Teacher to work and/or to settle in Australia
E. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Features This visa is a Permanent Residence Visa for skilled workerswho want to work in regional Australia. It allows them towork in Australia under one of three streams:
1. The Temporary Residence Transition stream2. The Direct Entry stream3. The Agreement stream.
Requirements 1. Younger than 50 years of age, unless exempt2. Meet the Skills, Qualifications and English Language
requirements, unless exempt3. Nominated by an approved employer in regional area
Amazing Grace International LimitedOur Company
Head office in Hong Kong, We have offices / Associates offices in Canada,Australia, USA, UK, China, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines
Our Australian Immigration Consultants are all licensed Migration Agents
Our Canadian Migration Consultants are registered with CSIC
Our US Immigration Lawyers are registered with their State Bar Association
Over the years we have successfully assisted hundreds of thousands of clientsto make their immigration goals a reality
Amazing Grace International Limited
Our Premium Visa Service
Stage 1: Detailed Assessment Examine all information provided Assess client’s personal circumstances Provide client with an understanding of their
position prior to visa application Advice on how to give the Client the best
possible chance of successStage 2: Visa Application Guide Step-by-step managing the application, with
detailed advice on timing, entitlements,requirements and fees
Amazing Grace International Limited
Our Premium Visa Service
Stage 3: Pre-Application Stage Prepare application, monitor progress andkeep client informed
To obtain adequate document to satisfy all thespecific visa requirements
Completing the required application formsStage 4: Application
Submission Draft representations and submit the
application to the relevant authoritiesStage 5: Processing Period To monitor the file with care to ensure the
application is handled correctly and swiftly
Amazing Grace International Limited
Our Premium Visa Service
Stage 6: The Decision Monitor the application till decision made To keep candidate updated and to provide
guidance and advice on next stepsStage 7: Guide to Destination Provide all necessary information about the
destination country To help with travel and/or settlement
Stage 8: Post Landing Services To help client settle through our customizedplacement and settlement services
Amazing Grace International Limited
Our Commitment
We are committed to following three main values as a company
We are honest We will tell the client if the case is not goingto succeed
We believe in integrity We do not take shortcuts
We are reliable Client can depend on our company torepresent them professionally
Amazing Grace International Limited
Disclaimer
1. Australian Immigration Law and Policy is subject to constant change
2. While every effort is made to ensure information is current and accurate,this cannot be guaranteed
3. The information is for general guidance only and no responsibility isaccepted for any adverse consequence which may arise from any actiontaken on the basis of material provided, regardless as to any possible error oromission
4. It is recommended that any and all information be verified by contacting ourMigration Consultant