If you’re sick and tired of the grey days in the UK, you’re not alone. Every year thousands of Brits pack up their lives and head across the world to settle in Australia – and you could be next. 

Skilled workers are being asked to consider moving to work in South Australia in a major recruitment drive to fill roles in key sectors. The current push is asking for workers in industries including healthcare, education, construction, engineering, and public services in a bid to tackle a skills shortage. One woman who has already taken the plunge and  ditched the UK is Clarette Goodhead.

She’s a teacher and five years ago she moved to South Australia and doubled her wage. She said the quality of life is amazing, especially the work life balance.

Clarette said: “It’s less performance driven and I have more time for myself and a life outside of school. I’m able to switch off and then have my own life outside of work. You don’t live to work, you work to live here, and work doesn’t dominate everything.”

There’s also less pressure placed on students in the schooling system in Australia compared to the UK with a focus on student wellbeing, smaller class sizes and continuous assessment rather than high-stakes exams.

When it comes to money, Clarette’s Australian wage is almost double what she earned in the UK.

She said: “There’s a reason why so many British people come over to Australia and never leave because they see what an incredible life they can have here, and it really is the best decision.”

If you are interested in making the move, you can check out the Move to South Australia Roadshow which will hold events in  Birmingham, London, Newport in Wales, Glasgow and Manchester.

Here, you can meet directly with employers who are looking to sponsor skilled professionals as well as government officials and fellow UK migrants

Louisa Newstead, Director of Population and Migration at the Department of State Development, said: “Every year, hundreds of UK residents make the move to South Australia, drawn by exciting career opportunities, world-class education, and a relaxed, welcoming lifestyle.

“With strong demand across health and care services, construction, education, and technology, combined with lower living costs and a Mediterranean climate, it’s no surprise that many UK migrants quickly feel at home in South Australia.”