Work and Travel in Australia

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne
• Sydney: 
Sydney
• Adelaide: 
Adelaide
• Perth: 
Perth
• Brisbane: 
Brisbane
• Northern Territory: 
Darwin
• Tasmania: 
Hobart

Length of Position: 3 months up to a year
Dates: All year round, besides Dec 15 - Jan 15

Description: Our Work & Travel Australia program offers paid positions anywhere in Australia. AIDE provides participants with the sponsorship necessary for the proper visa, along with the support, guidance and flexibility to find the job each participant is suited for.

Paid positions include: waiting tables, clerical work, telemarketing, sales and service work, production and transport work, seasonal work, and call center work.

Prior to arrival, we will help prepare participants resumes and cover letters for the Australian job market. Upon arrival, participants will have a pre-arranged consultation with a recruitment consultant who will go through their resumes, discuss job opportunities, provide housing assistance, and review positions that are currently available. This saves participants 2-3 weeks of time familiarizing themselves with the local scene and job market.

Highlights: Accommodations:
The first two nights at a local youth hostel are included, but participants are welcome to stay longer at their own expense. This is a great way to meet new people and settle in.

Salary:
Working a typical 40-hour week in Australia in an unskilled position, participants can expect to make around 500 to 700 AUD per week. This is based on earnings of approximately AUD 15 to 17 per hour for a 40-hour work week (before taxes).

Due to the high tax rate for people that come to Australia on a 416 visa or Working Holiday Maker visa, the net wages are closer to 400 to 500 AUD per week (approximately 368 - 460 USD).

** We cannot guarantee any specific wage. As with all jobs, pay varies depending on the industry, the location, the participants skills, and the current demand for workers. Salaries are entirely dependent upon on the relationship between participants and their employers.

Orientation:
Participants will have an in-country orientation arranged for them upon their arrival. During orientation, participants will be introduced to Australia, receive advice about finding work and housing, and have the opportunity to meet new people. The location of the orientation is within minutes of the participants hostel.

Visa Documentation:
The Work and Holiday visa allows participants to work and travel in Australia for up to 1 year, as long as they change jobs at least every 6 months. All participants are responsible for applying for their visa and for any additional visa fees. The application fee for the Australian Work and Holiday visa is AUD 180 to AUD 190 (around 162 USD to 178 USD), depending on which citizenship participants hold.

Upon arrival in Australia, participants may be asked to provide evidence that they have access to sufficient funds to support themselves for the initial stage of their stay in Australia. Generally, AUD 5,000 may be regarded as sufficient, but the amount may vary depending on participants length of stay and the extent of their travels. Participants should also be able to provide proof of a return or onward ticket, or the funds for a fare to depart Australia. Evidence may include a certified copy of a bank statement or an air ticket out of Australia.

** Countries eligible for the Work and Holiday visa: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Malta, Japan, Hong Kong, Iran, Thailand, Chile and Korea.

Also Includes:
* Special visa sponsorship and documentation to obtain your work visa (US Citizens)
* Pre-departure Information
* Travel Medical Insurance
* Australian Work and Travel Orientation Guide
* Airport pickup and transfer to accommodations
* First two nights accommodation and breakfast
* Advice and assistance with resume and cover letter
* Job search advice and access to resources, including Job notice boards
* Two job offers
* Arrange and book training course (course fee additional cost)
* Assistance with finding housing
* Access to housing notice boards
* Access to internet and email
* Email and mail hold/forward
* Advice on obtaining tax file number
* Advice on opening a Bank Account
* Full-time local representative in Australia
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)

Qualifications:
* Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30
* Participants must at least speak an intermediate level of English

* US citizens may work for up to one year on a Work and Holiday visa. (US citizens applying for a Work and Holiday visa will need to show evidence of graduation from High School.)

* Citizens of Canada, UK, Japan, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Estonia, Taiwan, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong, France, Italy, Thailand, Chile and Korea who qualify for a Work and Holiday visa can stay for up to one year

Minimum Education: High School

Salary / Pay: On average, you will be paid 400-500 AUD (approximately 300 - 370USD) per week.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.

Year Founded: 1992