Presented by: Elaine Mooney Presented to: CPA Members Date: 8 th November 2011

1. LIVING AND WORKING IN AUSTRALIA Presented by: Elaine Mooney Presented to: CPA Members Date: 8th November 2011

2. Agenda • Introduction to Robert Walters Australia • Life in Australia • Market trends • Key clients • Additional information to help with your move to Australia • Next Steps • Questions and answers

3. Robert Walters - Australia • Robert Walters is one of the leading recruitment brands in finance and accounting in Australia and has been trading since 1995 • Six regional offices: • Sydney x 2 • Melbourne • Brisbane • Adelaide • Perth • Robert Walters recruits temporary, contract and permanent positions

4. Specialist Recruitment Divisions • Accounting & Finance • Banking Operations • Engineering & Operations • Human Resources • Information Technology • Legal • Sales, Marketing & Communications • Secretarial & Business Support

5. Start Living the Life

6. Life in Australia • Population: 22 million • Land area: nearly 8 million square kilometres with very diverse weather and geography • One of the most culturally diverse countries in the world • More than 7,000 beaches and over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year • Broad and interesting roles in some of the most liveable cities in the world • For more information refer to the tourism Australia website www.australia.com

7. Cost of Living - examples AUD$1 = €0.75 • Weekly rent $175 – 350 • Weekly travel card $26 – 45 • Schooner of beer $6 • Glass of wine $7 • Cinema ticket $18 • Food snack/sandwich $6 - 10

8. Introduction to the Australian Job Market • Relatively buoyant job market in comparison to other markets across the globe - unemployment currently at 5.1% • Australia is an increasingly attractive hub for global and regional business operations due to the strength of the Australian economy • Increase in demand from skilled professionals – in particular qualified accountants are highly sought-after • Hiring of qualified accounting professionals within commercial organisations is strong –mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, FMCG and energy sectors is driving the demand • The Brisbane banking and financial services industry is experiencing a hiring increase of qualified accounting and finance professionals, whilst most other regions have remained stable in hiring

9. Market Trends: Most sought-after candidates by location • Sydney • Professionals from the Big 4 • Commercial managers • Business analysts • Internal control specialists • Melbourne • Risk and internal audit professionals • Pricing and payroll specialists • Financial and management accountants • Financial planners • Brisbane • Payroll and accounts payable officers • Management and financial accountants • Commercial managers and analysts • Part-qualified and qualified accountants

10. Market Trends: Most sought-after candidates by location • Perth • Statutory and financial accountants • Contract and project accountants • Contract credit controllers • Financial planners • Finance professionals • Adelaide • Experienced financial planners • Business development managers in retails and business lending • Contract professionals with financial year end experience

11. Market Trends – Salary • Employers are now promoting stability and security of employment along with lifestyle benefits instead of the traditional salary increases • Newly qualified salaries range from $35 - $45 plus superannuation • 12 months+ PQE $40 - $50 per hour plus superannuation • To find out what your salary in Australia could be, view our global salary survey online at www.robertwalters.com/en-ie/salarysurvey/salarysurvey.do

12. When is the best time to go ? • Year End • Macquarie Bank March • Australian companies June • Some Australian banks September • Internationals December • 2 – 3 Months prior to year ends in June and December • August onwards is good for Management Accountants. Lots of project and analysis for international • companies having a year end of December

13. Key Clients in Australia

14. Robert Walters ICM Registration Pack – exclusive benefits to help with your move Only available to candidates exclusively registered with Robert Walters the pack offers a range of key benefits to help you settle in Australia. Robert Walters ICM Registration Pack offers the following benefits: • 10% discount with Taxback.com – to collect your discount, go to www.taxback.com/robertwalters • Free Australian bank account with National Australia Bank – to apply visit www.nab.com.au/movingtoaustralia • Discounted gym membership with Fitness First – to sign up simply visit any Fitness First club and present your Robert Walters Registration Pack

15. Robert Walters ICM Registration Pack – exclusive benefits to help with your move • Free Lebara Mobile SIM Starter Pack – your Lebara SIM Starter Pack is included in your pack. Activate your SIM online at www.lebara-mobile.com.au • Free International Money Transfers with TransferMate – to make your first money transfer go to www.link.transfermate.com/robertwalters

16. Immigration • Robert Walters can also help with your immigration needs, offering you various visa solutions and direct access to expert immigration advice and assistance • For more information visit www.robertwalters.com.au/immigration or email immigration_enquiries@robertwalters.com.ai • Australian immigration website is www.immi.gov.au • Visa types: • Working Holiday Visa – 417 • Second Working Holiday Visa • Employer Sponsored Visa – 457 (up to four years) • Skilled Migration – Accountant is on the MODL • State Sponsored Visa

17. Tax and Superannuation • If you are planning to work in Australia you must obtain a tax file number (TFN) from the Australian Tax Office. Further details on the Australian tax system can be found at www.ato.gov.au • Superannuation in Australia is compulsory and operates like a pension scheme. 9% of your salary is paid into a superannuation fund by your employer and is redeemable in your home country upon retirement

18. Accommodation • Temporary accommodation is available in all large cities although this can sometimes be quite expensive for the accommodation provided • If you are intending to stay in one city for a long period of time, it works out more cost effective to rent a flat/house • The best place to find information on rental properties is online or in one of the major metropolitan newspapers: • Sydney Morning Herald – Sydney • Adelaide Advertiser - Adelaide • The Age – Melbourne • The Courier Mail - Brisbane • The West Australian - Perth • Online: www.domain.com.au or www.realestate.com.au • Most real estate agencies also produce currently available rental lists

19. Medical • Australia has reciprocal medical agreements with the Republic of Ireland • This reciprocal agreement ensures that working travellers are entitled to free emergency medical treatment • If you require non-emergency medical treatment or dental work while residing in Australia you will be required to pay for the treatment personally

20. Next Steps • Send an email to Elaine Mooney with the following details: • Up-to-date CV • Contact details: email, phone number/s • Departure date from Ireland, or if travelling first, arrival date in Australia • Visa type obtained • Areas of employment interest in Australia • Location of interest in Australia • elaine.mooney@robertwalters.com

21. Robert Walters International Career Management http://www.robertwalters.com/icm/