1. Attracting and Recruiting from Overseas

2. Reasons for Overseas professionals to relocate to Western Australia Career growth Economic conditions Outdoor lifestyle Work life balance

3. Targeted Recruitment Targeted recruitment days in the UK and Ireland –Interviewed 33 –Placed 12 Targeted to the local government sector to ensure candidates have relevant experience and are job ready

4. Other Considerations Technology advancement Mentors Salary equity Reference checks Qualification checks Police checks Employer obligations

5. Soft Skills Adaptability Stability Cultural understanding

6. What you need to know…. Visa requirements Relocation of possessions Local schools Work for partners Support network

7. Questions…