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Working in Australia

 

Working in Australia is a dream for many, and finding employment in Australia can be easy if you have the right skills. If your trade is on the wanted list getting your work permits/work visas can be a pretty smooth process.
If you're between 18 and 30 you also qualify for the working holiday visa, which is pretty easy to get.

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Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Program allows people between 18 and 30 from the UK, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Cyprus, Ireland, Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, , Hong Kong and Finland to holiday in Australia and work up to three monthhs in one place with a maximum stay in Australia of one year.
Besides boosting your holiday funds this is a good opportunity to get to meet Australians and really experience the country rather than just do the tourist thing.
You need to make the application outside Australia, either by visiting an embassy or consulate or online by clicking here. Main criteria are to be aged between 18 and 30 and without dependent children. You should have a return ticket and enough money to cover the first part of your stay. You will be paid according to Australian award rates and conditions. Once upon a time anyone with aworking holiday visa with this could just sign on for the dole (social security) but too many took advantage of this and this is now no longer possible.
To make an online application for a working holiday visa for Australia click here
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The intentions of the Australian government is to fill seasonal vacancies in fruit picking and casual positions where there is a shortage of labour, they do not like to see you get a good position on a permanent basis with a visa like this.
Be aware that there are hostels based in agricultural areas without a lot of attractions that try to keep their beds filled with workers. While some are legitimate, others keep telling you that work will come soon to keep their beds full while this work may not necessarily become available.


Click here to see up to date info on where the seasonal harvest work is

Other Working Visas

The Department of Migration has a comprehensive website with lots of information on all the different working visas for working as;

A business person - options for business people working in Australia.
A doctor - information about the Temporary Medical Practitioner visa including procedures on how to sponsor someone and how to apply.
A skilled person - migration options for those with qualifications, skills, English language and aged between 18 and 44 years.
A sponsored employee - options for Australian businesses needing to recruit staff from overseas for temporary or permanent entry to Australia.
A student - information for overseas students and their family members.
A visitor - information on visitor work rights.

Guide on work rights - general information on work conditions attached to some visas and who has permission to work.

 

       
       

Backpackers hostels that will find you work

Brisbane City Backpackers

brisbane backpackers hostels and budget accommodation

City Backpackers is located in Brisbane city centre, just 400mts from the Roma st main bus & train terminal. The hostel boasts market leading facilities & services, complete with panoramic river and city views, from the rear balconies and solar heated roof top swimming pool. We have a broad range of accommodation to suit every pocket, from the financially challenged, to the comfort junkie! Female only, or small, medium & large mixed dorms. Private single, twin, double, & double ensuite with fridge & TV. All bookings made through this site have air conditioning included in the price! All our facilities are cleaned relentlessly and maintained to a newly refurbished standard. FREE INTERNET, free, unlimited broadband Internet access.

JOB CLUB Just about everything at City Backpackers is included in the price & our Job Club is no exception! We have developed a great relationship with a large number of businesses around the city, which now regularly look to us to find employees. In addition, we recruit travellers with working holiday visa’s, to work in our bar & hostels. Guests looking to top up their bank balance or just wanting advise on tax & other working issues, can join our Free Job Club on check-in.

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WWOOF - Become a wwoofer! (WWOOF = Willing Workers On Organic Farms).
Besides being an interesting experience it is also a great way to keep your budget down by working without even needing a working visa, wwoofing has been approved by the immigration department and is not considered employment as no money changes hands.
When you join WWOOF Australia you: work in exchange for your keep, get full board and accommodation, usually in the family home and learn about organic growing and about Australia. Choose from 1,200 Organic Farms offering to teach you aspects of: Organic growing, Bio-dynamics and Permaculture. More info...

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DIAL-AN-ANGEL - Home & Family Care -Specialising in Home, Aged and Childcare services around Australia

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Good looking sheilas that like dancing can find work at Men's Gallery, Sydney's premier table dancing club. Contact via email


Click here to see up to date info on where the seasonal harvest work is

The working holiday expo is held in October in Melbourne and Sydney, go and see them to find out all about working in Australia.


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