The Workers Journey – Life In A New Country
We hope you enjoy reading about the personal stories of some of the very large number of people Skilled Migration Group have recruited and helped to migrate over the last 25 plus years. Explaining the effort and commitment involved, and detailing their journeys as workers seeking and starting life in a new country.
Skilled Migration Group does not charge recruitment fees to workers.
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Motshidisi From Botswana To Australia
To say that Motshidisi is happy to be living in Australia and working for his current employer is an understatement. He said he has made good friends in Australia both at work, and outside of work, and he is simply loving life, enjoying the work, socialising and fishing.
Virgil from South Africa to Australia – Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Repair Technican
It took forever before eventually Virgil was given a trade test date, a trade test which he obviously passed. Virgil earned his right to work in Australia the hard way…
Neil From The Philippines to Papua New Guinea
Overseas employment has given me the chance to elevate my financial status and grow professionally. Furthermore, it gave me self-worth and confidence, especially now that I am capable of giving my family a brighter future.
Karl From England to Australia – Caterpillar Field Service Technican
13 years service with the Australian Caterpillar dealer, and currently employed in a lead role in field service on MARC sites in Queensland.
William From Malawi To Australia
William has taken to Australian life and work, like a duck to water. Fault finding in the pit at 2am, fixing Komatsu PC2000 excavators, William is THE person to go to.
Leon From Wales to Australia – Caterpillar Field Service Fitter
Leon, 14 years ago you said that you were committed to making the move to Australia, and if given the chance you would not let the Australian Caterpillar Dealer down. Leon you are a man of your word, the Aussie Cat Dealer is very lucky to have you working with them.
Kenny From Zambia To Australia
Kenny was one of the original technicians to start at BIA Zambia, he has excellent Komatsu Mining Equipment Experience and is loving living and working in Australia.
Jock From Scotland to Australia – Caterpillar Field Service Technican
14 years’ service with the Australian Caterpillar Dealer, originally hired as field service technician, having risen up through the ranks, is currently the Area Field Service Manager of a team of over 160 people.
Patrick From Zambia To Australia
Patrick hope’s that the story of his worker’s journey might help inspire and encourage other workers to never give up their dreams.
Monica from Zambia To Australia – Women in Mining
“Great achievement always requires great sacrifice, and being a mother leaving a toddler, did not stop me from travelling overseas to work. My journey started so simple. If I did it then anyone else can.” Monica
Reuben from Zambia To Australia
Reuben has fitted in very well into Australia, he likes Australia and it likes Reuben. His employer conducted an excellent onboarding program and Reuben is loving it.
Dault from Zambia To Australia – Keep the dream alive!
“My wish is that by telling the story of my journey, that it might encourage someone who might be in despair. To demonstrate that dreams are possible to achieve, and with dedication and hard work that person may continue with their pursuit to make their dream a reality.” Dault
Belinda from Zambia To Australia – Women in Mining
Belinda said she’s proud to be able to share her story, not because she wants any praise – but because she said if she can do it, if she a proud Zambian Woman can do it, then she hopes that people can see that they can also do it.
Mompati from Botswana to Ireland – HGV Mechanic
Having been in Ireland now for close to 18 months, it’s safe to say that Mompati has a good understanding of what Irish life is like. And being in County Mayo, I’m guessing he knows what rain and cold weather is by now …
Arnold From Zambia to Australia – Komatsu
Arnold had risen up through the ranks at Komatsu and is now the Technical Trainer-Panel B for Rio Tinto at their West Angelas Operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.