24 Apr 08
Approved 457 Visa Sponsor.
Specialist recruiter, Bayside Personnel Australia Pty Ltd, has been awarded an On-hire Labour Agreement by the Federal Government today. As one of only a few Australian recruiters with access to this agreement, Bayside Personnel can now secure experienced overseas engineers in critical demand.
Chief Executive Officer, Mathew Westcott, says "As of today, we will continue to provide crucial skills to our customers. This will enable our clients to retain engineering design and manufacturing related projects in Australia."
The engineering skills shortage in Australia requires both short and long term solutions. While the On-hire Labour Agreement meets short term needs, it also has stringent provisions in place for the development of Australian employees to meet future demands. "It is highly beneficial to bring experienced engineers to Australia in an on-hire arrangement," Westcott explains, "because one engineer can work with different companies on varying projects and have the opportunity to mentor many Australian engineers."
Bayside Personnel's commitment to training and development aims to assist in reducing the engineering skill gap in Australia. Westcott believes that overseas skilled engineers will also play a significant role in mentoring and training the next generation of engineers in best practice.
Bayside Personnel recruits engineers primarily from Australia and also from overseas when it is necessary to relieve skill shortages. "Australian engineers have a lot of talent and expertise; we simply don't have enough in specific engineering disciplines," says Westcott. Bayside Personnel currently has 50 engineers ready to come to Australia to assist key organisations to meet project deadlines.
The shortage of engineers is a multi-faceted issue. It has become increasingly prevalent in Australia and around the world in the last five years. As an approved business sponsor prior to legislative changes, Bayside Personnel is experienced in working with government and industry bodies to ensure that employees are supported, and treated reasonably and fairly.
Although recruiters approved for business sponsors prior to legislative changes have been able to continue with existing sponsorships, this agreement is necessary to sponsor new candidates.
"We are excited to assist our clients in providing experienced engineers from Australia and abroad. It is important to us that we build strong relationships with Australian employers, government bodies and industry bodies to reduce skill shortages in Australia. The 457 Visa is one of many ways that we can work to achieve this goal," Westcott says.
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