One of the most ideal ways to discover if you want to move to Australia as a permanent resident is to spend some time on a working holiday. This is a unique visa that allows young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to stay in Australia for an extended time period of up to 24 months. You do have to complete an online assessment (you can find the relevant information at http://visabureau.com/australia/working-holiday-visa.aspx) in order to apply.
The WHM, or working holiday visa, is a golden opportunity to explore the breadth of Australia while working supplementary jobs, or jobs that are no longer than six months with any given employer. You cannot apply for the WHM while in Australia; the application must be completed outside of the country, and approval granted before you are allowed to work.
The beauty of this type of visa is that you have a chance to explore your opportunities in the various territories without having to go through months of paperwork to gain residency. You can spend up to two years figuring out what suits you best, and should you need more time the government can grant you an extension on your original WHM should you find yourself unable to make a decision after your initial two years. This is a chance to show potential employers your skills, and also gives employers a chance to determine whether or not you are worth them going through the ropes to sponsor you as an employee for permanent residency.
If you are flexible in your working skills and are contemplating a move to Australia, but aren’t sure exactly what you want to pursue, this is the perfect visa.
As stated above this is a great visa to go over to Oz with and show employers how keen you are to work and hopefully get sponsorship which would end up in you living over there.