Plumbing in austrailia

Last activity 01 April 2018 by Rich.greaves

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Rich.greavesMember31 March 2018 06:53:36

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.

stumpyLaos Expert31 March 2018 21:24:45

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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.greavesMember01 April 2018 08:13:46

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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