Programme Details
On this Australia gap year programme we have work for horse riders, motorbike riders, tractor drivers, carpenters, joiners, builders, anyone who has lived on a farm, agricultural students and veterinary students – as long as you are willing to get your hands dirty and a good attitude, you will have the experience of a lifetime!
From grape picking to cattle mustering enjoy a real big outdoors experience with space on a scale that’s hard to comprehend. For those that also want to experience the outback ranch life and don’t want to do just farm work there is also the possibility to help out as a child minder on a farm part of the time. Accommodation, food and good wages included (upon successful completion of the course). If you successfully pass the course, you will receive assistance in finding a job as soon as possible. The time it takes to receive a suitable job offer depends on the availability at the time and the number of jobs that suit your skills.
Please note: If you do not pass the training course, we will not be able to offer you a job placement due to health and safety reasons. Passing the course has a lot to do with a positive attitude rather than level of skill and the success rate is extremely high. Positions during the Australian summer months (December and January) can be limited due to the heat and stress on the stock at ranches. January to March is also the time in the northern parts Australia that experience the torrential monsoon rains often resulting in widespread floods. People with equine skills seeking work during these months may be offered employment as general ranch hands or on equine properties.
If you are a vegetarian, or if you want to be placed with a friend/partner, it will take longer to find you a job.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Twelve months of job offers all over Australia
- Meet and greet at Brisbane airport
- Airport transfer from Brisbane to accommodation
- Four nights' accommodation in Brisbane
- Transfer from Brisbane to training ranch
- Five nights' accommodation and all meals on the ranch during training period
- Free Internet at training ranch
- Help setting up bank accounts and your tax file number
- Five days of training, familiarisation and job matching
- 24-hour emergency service
- Loads of discounts
- Flexibility on when you work and travel
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Activities and meals in Brisbane
- Working Holiday Visa
- Travel Insurance; It is absolutely essential that you have the correct insurance cover, especially if you intend to work with horses and use machinery.
- All items of a personal nature - gifts, clothing etc.
- Transport between work placements
Prices and Durations
Australia Outback Ranch Training - (For departures between April - Aug) £799
Australia Outback Ranch Training - (For departures between Sept - March) £949
Australia Outback Ranch Training Non-Work £599
