Train Driver Assessment in Australia

[playmore64]

Hi guys,

Hope all is well. I recently enquired whether I would be accepted as a Train Driver in Melbourne, without going through the Assessment stage and was told I would be treated as a new applicant despite my experience here in the UK.

I was wondering has anyone gone through the Assessment stage in Australia or have any information. Metro are currently seeking Trainee Drivers so I thought I'd give it a go!

Thank you for your time guys.

 

[baz962]

Could not say for certain , but when the opc visited us at the start or driver training at the start of this year I asked about working abroad , as the gentleman from opc said they worked with companies abroad. He told me that Australia was one such country and so they regard uk drivers quite highly.

 

[playmore64]

Nice one buddy, I might drop them another email and see what they say. I rather not go through the assessment process again.

 

[theironroad]

I'm guessing you already have the right to live and work in Australia. If not, you'll find it hard as I don't think many companies (if any) can sponsor people currently.

 

[playmore64]

I currently reside in the UK, my partner is from Aus and I have used her address for this particular role.

I am in the process in submitting my application for Partner Visa and hoping I secure a job for when I next travel back.

I have informed Metro of my situation so hopefully they'll use their discretion.

 

[baz962]

I currently reside in the UK, my partner is from Aus and I have used her address for this particular role.

I am in the process in submitting my application for Partner Visa and hoping I secure a job for when I next travel back.

I have informed Metro of my situation so hopefully they'll use their discretion.

Ha , think I need to be your adopted son if I am to get in .

 

[FOCTOC]

Nice one buddy, I might drop them another email and see what they say. I rather not go through the assessment process again.

If you want to work on Australian railways you have no choice but to take their version of the assessment.