Plumbing in austrailia

Rich.greaves

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Member since 22 November 2017

Rich.greaves

31 March 2018 08:53:36

Rich.greaves

31 March 2018 08:53:36

Hi. I'm a plumbing and heating engineer currently live in the u.k. I'm looking at the possibility of moving to the gold coast and stating the application process. Can anyone give me any info on starting life in Aus in this trade?
I guess I would have to some training? not sure if the starting wage would be enough to support my family out there. Thanks Rich.

stumpy

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Member since 27 November 2009

Gold Coast

stumpy

31 March 2018 23:24:45

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stumpy

31 March 2018 23:24:45

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Gold Coast

If you have UK qualifications you would have to sit an exam before you can practice in Oz.
Plumber salary would be in the region of $55,000 to $70,000 hourly rate $35-$40.
Tax rates vary so you would end up with around $55,000 in the hand on $70,000.

For cost of living try www.numbeo.com house / apartment rentals are not cheap on Gold Coast, 1 bdrm around $350 a week and 2 bdrm from $400 a week.
3 bdrm from $450 to $950 a week. Depends on area.
A Goolge search will give you an idea.

Rich.greaves

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Rich.greaves

01 April 2018 10:13:46

Rich.greaves

01 April 2018 10:13:46

Thanks stumpy. I've got the costing of the vetassess training in when i do my application and looking like $2000-4000? to get the licence to work as a plumber once we arrive, if I can start on $55000 should be ok.

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