Oz Paid Work

Once you’ve arrived into Sydney, settled in and got to know a load of new travel buddies, we’ll give you an orientation from our recommended recruitment agency. They will cover useful information about jobs and travelling around Oz. The agency is one of the most successful recruitment agencies in Sydney and will provide immediate access to a huge variety of jobs!!

There are stacks of opportunities available to those on a working holiday visa, although you can only be employed in casual work. The agency will try its very best to match you to a job which suits you and your skills, and this could be anything from fruit picking to labouring to being a temp in an office based environment.

After your initial 3 or 5 nights (depending on the option you choose), you’re on your own – but certainly not alone……..for up to 12 months, you’ll have the freedom to work, travel and have fun at your own pace, with the support of Real Gap or our Aussie partners in finding work and living life the Aussie way!

All in all, this is a great package for anyone who wants to work in Oz while having the Ultimate experience!

If you would like to sample the sights and sounds of Sydney in your introductory week – why not bolt on our Fun Down Under Package……….

A group orientation will be held on the first business day after you arrive into Sydney. It lasts around 3 hours. The session is packed with loads of useful information including info about jobs; tax refunds, superannuation, travelling around Oz and for some the most important advice – where the best bars and clubs are in Sydney! There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. We organize loads of social events and parties – always making meeting new friends really easy. Activities include wine tasting, bush walking, sport events, beach walks and BBQs.

You will also receive loads of useful stuff during your orientation including a welcome kit, advice on applying for your tax file number, free internet at selected stores, free travel talks and one month luggage storage.  

Upon your arrival, our priority is to find you a job as quickly as possible. All you need to do is complete the quick and easy Online Registration and let our team of Job Consultants know when you want to work. You can then leave it up to them! For your first job offer you will be made a priority and will be given the first choice of the positions available. You will then be safe in the knowledge that you have access to all job services for up to 12 months including regular email and sms job updates. This is a nice feeling considering that over 110,000 people enter Oz on a working holiday each year.

We have lots of job offers in Sydney. However we can also find you work in other parts of Australia.

There are lots of different jobs available to those on a Working Holiday Visa in Australia. The visa states that you can only be employed in casual employment during your stay. The team will try to match you to a job, which suits you and your skills, and even if your work experience is limited, you can still be offered work.

You may be offered jobs in a number of industries including hospitality, call centre, factory/warehouses, retail, labouring and fruit picking. Jobs can range from 1 day, through to 6 months and anything in between – perfect for backpackers who want to travel around a lot. The more flexible you can be with what you do, the more work will be available to you.

Rates of pay
As a general rule, the casual work we get ranges from $13-$18 per hour. Skilled temping positions pay more – around $20-30 per hour.  

With the right motivation and attitude your working experiences in Australia will be positive and fulfilling. Be flexible. You never know where your job will take you unless you give it a go. People often refuse jobs because they don’t like the sound of the work or that it isn’t what they are used to doing at home. However, you never know when the next job will come along so make the most of every opportunity to learn and make some dollars.

And just think how much more you will appreciate those dollars when you are sitting on a tropical beach somewhere in Oz enjoying a cold beer and watching the sun set on another perfect days travelling. Here are a few tips to help get a job quickly:

If you already have plain black trousers, a white long sleeve business shirt and plain black leather/leather look shoes, bring them to Oz with you  - they are always useful for job interviews and are required for some types of work.

Please note: Different jobs require that you have relevant experience or qualifications, such as bar work, construction industry etc. Various qualifications are required by employers, for example, the 1 Day RSA course (Responsible Service of Alcohol) teaches you the Australian laws and regulations of serving alcohol and is required to work anywhere that sells alcohol. Full details about these courses and the fees involved will be provided by the team at your orientation.