Immigrate to Australia as a Plumber in 2023

Immigrate to Australia as a Plumber in 2023

Plumbers can immigrate to Australia. However, the process for immigrating to Australia as a plumber means it is necessary to meet certain requirements set by the Australian government and have the necessary skills and qualifications to work as a plumber in Australia. Additionally, you will go through a points-based assessment to determine eligibility for certain visa categories, such as the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) or the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190).

There are so many plumbers wanted in Australia. It’s a simple case of supply and demand, and with demand vastly outstripping the supply of good, well qualified plumbing professionals its no surprise they’re the top Down Under Tradies earners with an average $93 AUD an hour.

What plumbers are wanted in Australia?

The following plumbing occupations are currently in demand in Australia:

• 334111: Plumber (General)
• 334112: Air-conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
• 334115: Roof Plumber

All of these plumber occupation specializations are eligible for Permanent Residency status.

Permanent residency visas for Plumbers have the following benefits:

1. Live and work in Australia
2. Come and go from the Country as much as you like
3. Not tied to any employer or work contract
3. Access education for your children without financial contribution
3. Full access to Medicare fir your family
4. Access to financial services
5. No restrictions on purchasing property
6. Convert to full Citizenship and Dual Nationality after four years
7. Sponsor any eligible family members after two years
8. Your partner or spouse can work full time

Both the 189 and the 190 visa for plumbers have all the rights and privileges listed above. On the 189 visa you’re free to live and work anywhere in Australia from day one whilst on the 190 visa you’ll be expected to live and work in a particular state for two years. And after the two years period you’ll be free to live and work anywhere.

How to Immigrate to Australia as a Plumber Stage One

Firstly you need to assess your eligibility or a Plumber visa to Australia. In terms of skilled migration work visas you’re going to be aged under 45, have a good few years of hands on plumbing experience under your belt, and have the right qualifications in your country i.e. NVQ Level 3 or Red Seal. You’ll be looking to score a minimum of 65 points on the Australian Immigration points score.

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How to move to Australia as a Plumber Stage Two

After identifying your edibility to emigrate to Australia as a plumber the next stage is to get the ball rolling. The list of documentation required is long and detailed. It’s designed to ensure you have the right skills, experience and qualifications to move to Australia as a plumber and your paperwork will be reviewed against set Plumbing Immigration criteria.

Plumbing skills assessment for Australia Paperwork Requirements

1. Passport
2. CV
3. All qualifications
4. Accompanying transcripts and details
5. Payslips
6. References covering the right points
7. Current first aid certificate

The second stage of your Skills Assessment will be a technical interview with an Australian assessor via secure site at a test center. Upon successful completion of your technical interview you’ll be awarded our OTSR (Offshore Technical Skills Record). This doesn’t have anything to do with working offshore, more that anything taken outside of Australia is classed as ‘offshore’ to the Country.

This plumbing OTSR gifts you the equivalent Australian qualifications and allows you to start work as soon as you land in country after your successful visa process and additionally, our Lets Go Global account manager will also advise you on various recruitment options as soon as the OTSR paperwork has been issued.

Plumbing Skills Assessment Australia Provider

Your plumbing skills assessment for Australia will be processed by a third party organization that’s licensed by the Australian Government called Vetassess who levy their own professional fees.

Plumbing Skills Assessment Australia Fees
Paperwork review: $960 AUD (including a $300 Government supplement)
Technical Interview or Practical Assessment: $1640 AUD

After your OTSR it’s time to submit an Expression of Interest (also known as an EOI). From submitting your EOI the waiting game begins although you shouldn’t be left waiting in the EOI pool for too long. Eventually you’ll be called forward from EOI stage to formally apply for your Permanent Residency Skilled Migration Visa which is again, a long, complex and legal process that needs to be completed correctly the first time because mistakes and errors can be punished by rejection and being banned from making another application for up to 10 years.

Plumber in Australia Salary 2023

Because there’s a high number of plumbers wanted in Australia it’s no surprise its number one on the top ten list of well paid down under tradies jobs.

1. WA Plumbers make an average of $96 an hour
2. WA Electricians earn an average of $89.33 an hour
3. NSW Builders average of $87.87 an hour
4. NSW Plumbers are on $87.03 per hour
5. VIC Plumbers are coining $87.03 an hour
6. QLD Electricians are earning $85.23 an hour
7. WA Builders are making $82 per hour
8. QLD Landscape Gardeners hedge an average $80 an hour
9. VIC Sparks are on $78.68 for an hours work
10. QLD Plumbers are pulling $78.58 per hour

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