Transition Programs for International Engineers

EEA has a suite of programs designed to assist in closing the engineering skills gap through easing the transition of engineers into the Australian workplace.  These programs introduce international engineers to:

• the nature of practice in Australia,
• effective written and verbal communication
• workplace culture including safety, respect for diversity & teamwork
• Australian legislative framework, standards and compliance

These programs all have the possibility of a work experience placement within an engineering team across Australia.  EEA has specific programs for:

1. Graduate Engineers
2. Experienced Engineers
   
3. GAP year Engineers
   

EEA is seeking the support of companies able to offer work placement opportunities of up to three months duration for these programs.  This provides many benefits to the host company including reducing your selection risk by recruiting skilled and loyal employees who may also happen to be migrants. Work placements also assist in the up-skilling of current employees in management and supervisory skills.

Learn more about becoming a host company.

Transition Program for International Engineering Graduates

Professional Year in Engineering

The Professional Year in Engineering is an Australian Government sanctioned program for international engineering graduates who have studies in Australia or at officially recognised overseas universities.  This program is for individual graduates seeking the opportunity to better understand the Australian workplace and to achieve a work placement within an engineering team.

The Professional Year in Engineering is highly successful in assisting international graduates to prepare for the Australian workplace and to understand work through its classroom learning and work placements.  
In excess of 75% of graduates have found ongoing employment in Australia through the Professional Year. For some classes of visa holders, successful completion of the Professional Year in Engineering may contribute points to their assessment towards permanent residency.


Learn more about the Professional Year

Transition Program for Experienced International Engineers

A Program for EMA Companies, State/Regional Authorities & Industry Groups

The engineering skills shortage is being driven by the unprecedented level of investment in mining, LNG, infrastructure and the National Broadband Network.  This is challenging companies, regions and industries to develop innovative ways of addressing the need for engineering skills by recruiting overseas engineers.

EEA has developed a program that assists to ensure their experienced international engineers have a comprehensive understanding of the Australian operating environment, the approach to engineering practice, compliance and project management.  

Is your organisation considering entering an Enterprise Migration Agreement with the Commonwealth Government to recruit overseas engineering professionals?

Are you looking to directly sponsor a group of international engineering professionals?

This program will assist you in ensuring their transition into the Australian workplace proceeds smoothly; both from a cultural and a workplace practice perspective.

Learn more about the Transition Program for Experienced International Engineers

Experience Engineering in Australia

A GAP Year in Western Australia for International Engineers

Are you an overseas qualified engineer with advanced English skills looking to gain exposure in the Australian engineering industry?  EEA supports Navitas Workforce Solutions to deliver the equivalent to an engineering GAP year called The Experience Engineering in Australia Program.

Learn more about Experience Engineering in Australia

Work Experience Companies

Host International Engineers

Australian companies looking to recruit engineers can offer three month work placements for both the Professional Year in Engineering and Experience Engineering in Australia.  Each participant in this program is provided with a 12 week work placement.

Learn more about being a host company