Orientation Seminar
After you arrive you will have your orientation scheduled. The orientation lasts for about 3 hours and covers lots of useful information including:
- How to register with the job service
- Long Term Accommodation options
- Tax and Superannuation
- Your bank account
- Membership benefits and discounts
- Social Activities Programme
- Mobile phone information
- Buying a car
- Beach Safety
- Top Australian Travel destinations
Job Search Centre
You will have six day a week access to our job search centre located at our office in the heart of Sydney. The team at the office will be there to answer any questions you have about working in Australia and applying for jobs. Popular jobs available for backpackers in Australia include:
- Fruit Picking
- Farm & Country Work
- Manual Labour
- Trades
- Administration / Office Work
- Hospitality
- Telemarketing
- Customer Service
Your 3 month job membership includes the following:
- Exclusive access to jobs for up to 3 months
- Email updates of jobs soon as they are advertised
- Personal and secure online CV stored on our website
- Tax and Superannuation Refund Information
- Special Membership card with Discounts on various activities around Sydney
- Job Resource Room and Information Seminars
- 1 month free luggage storage
Internet Facilities
You will receive free Internet time in our Sydney office. This is a great way to stay in touch with family friends back home as well as contact employers regarding work.
The centre is open 6 days a week. Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.30pm and Saturday 10.00am- 4.00pm. Sundays and Public Holidays closed
International Phone card with $2 credit
This phone card allows you to call home for the cheapest rates available. Rates to most EU and North American countries are only 0.9c per minute! The card is fully rechargeable at our office or any Australia Post Office. The card also offers you one simple local call cost access number throughout the whole of Australia!
Mail Holding & Forwarding Service
A permanent Sydney address at our office will be issued to all members.This service allows you to have your mail sent to our office in Sydney where it can either be collected or redirected to any address in Australia.
This service is fully manageable via our website, where clients can log-on to check or request a redirection of their mail. We will also email you when new mail arrives for you! This service is valid for 3 months from your arrival date into Australia.
Luggage Storage
As part of this package you will also receive one month’s free luggage storage (standard size suitcase or backpack or overnight bag) . Additional month’s storage can be purchased locally as required.
Bank Account
Prior to arrival we will open an Australian bank account for you so that you can get paid whilst you are working. We recommend that you carry your money to Australia in travellers’ cheques as they are quick and easy to change and are a very safe way of carrying your funds.
Vodafone Australia SIM Card and Reserved Mobile Phone number
You can give all your family and friends your new Aussie mobile number before you leave home. We will give you the number prior to departure. Upon arrival to Australia you will collect your SIM card form our office in Sydney and you can start using your phone straight away.
Working Holiday Visa
To take part in this programme you will require a working holiday visa. The working holiday visa is available to anyone age 18-30. The emphasis is on casual employment: you are meant to work for no more than six months at any one job. If you want to stay in Australia for up to 24 months, this is now possible. Speak to one of our sales advisors for more information.
To be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa, you must:
- Be aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of application
- Have a valid British or Irish passport
- Have no dependant children
- Have not previously entered Australia on a working holiday visa
- Meet health and character requirements
- Be outside Australia at the time of visa grant
To be granted a working holiday visa you must also agree that:
- Your main reason for coming to Australia is to holiday
- You must not undertake studies or training for more than 3 months
- You will leave Australia at the end of your authorized stay
- You must have sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial part of your stay. £2000 minimum is regarded as sufficient. You may have to provide evidence of this in the form of a bank statement.
If you are concerned about this, then please do not hesitate to contact our travel advisors for additional advice.
How long should I stay for?
The working holiday visa is only granted once in a lifetime so we recommend that you stay for a minimum of 3 months to make the most of the visa. This will also allow you enough time to get work and also have some time out to travel and see the sights.
Accommodation
For the first 7 nights you will stay in an ultra modern hostel in shared accommodation. It’s conveniently located right next to Central station, and nearby you will find plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. It’s the perfect base for anyone visiting Sydney!
Facilities include:
- Good quality accommodation - (spacious, clean rooms with key card entry)
- Cafe - tasty & cheap eats
- Internet - fast and super easy
- Chill out areas with DVD, TV and floor cushions
- Laundry facilities - washing machines, dryers & ironing boards
- Kitchen facilities - great for when you feel like a home cooked meal or living on a budget
- Rooftop pool and BBQ area
Project Age Limit
Minimum age 18, maximum age 30 (due to working holiday visa restrictions).
Project Support
Throughout your stay you will have the support and guidance of your local project coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
