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Staffing
Australian
State Seeking Chefs
UK is not
the only place looking overseas for staff. Chefs, nurses and
tradespeople are being recruited by the Australian State of Victoria
with a $6 million Government push in a bid to attract more skilled
migrants to regional communities currently experiencing skill and
labour shortages.
Victoria's
capital, Melbourne is blessed with a temperate climate and enjoys one
of the lowest rainfalls of Australian capital cities. It's
spectacular combination of old and new architecture, elegant
streetscapes, cultural activities, ethnic communities and lavish
parks ensure its reputation as the World's Most Liveable City.
The
newly-arrived workers will benefit from the roll-out of new support
services to help them settle into their new life.
Minister for
Employment and Youth Affairs, Jacinta Allan, said: "Many
industries in Melbourne and regional Victoria are finding it
difficult to fill trades, allied health and food industry vacancies.
Skilled migration can be part of the solution.
"This
funding will help promote Victoria to potential skilled migrants
through international expos and media campaigns highlighting the
diversity of our regions.
"We will
also boost our online visa sponsorship and job application services
on the Live in Victoria website, which attracts about 50,000 visitors
a month. (www.LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au)
"Victoria
attracts more overseas migrants than any other part of Australia,
with one in every three migrants to Australia choosing Victoria as
their new home.
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