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How does the guaranteed job process works?

Getting a working holiday job takes time and money. Work in Australia have solved this problem by partnering with some of the best and biggest employers in Australia and can guarantee you job placement before you leave home.

The process looks like this:

You will apply to the jobs you like via our job portal
We will have a screening interview with one of our recruiters - interview bookings are subject to fully refundable down payment
Based on your experience we can guarantee you a job in your month of arrival, role suited to your experience and the city you want to work in
Within ±4 weeks before arrival we provide you with the actual jobs available matching your requirements and experience
We also provide a full service of getting you ready for work including 4 nights of accommodation and airport transfer

How easy is that!

What is a White Card?

A White Card is legally required for anyone working in the construction industry. The training provides information on safe work practices, risk management, personal protection, safety signs, equipment to prevent accidents at the work place, as well as workplace injury management and workers compensation system.

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What is a Working With Children Check?

Each state in Australia requires anyone who will be working with children to undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC). If you take up a teaching, au pair, after school care or preschool role you will need to have the check done before you can start work.

How to Work & Travel your way across Australia?

With the high wages you can work your way across Australia or fund your travels outside of Australia.

Let’s see what this can look like for you:

You start in Sydney, work for 3 months and earn ± $12000 AUD minus costs of living
Go explore the East coast for 1 to 2 months and find a job in Queensland for ±3 months to top up your savings up again
Money in the bank? You travel in 1 to 2 months across the outback to Perth in Western Australia and start work again for ±3 months
You save up and maybe go to Asia afterwards to live the life 😎 with the money you earned in Australia

...who does not want to do this?!

What kind of jobs are there?

Australia is a country filled with diversity. Whether that be landscape, wildlife, or employment, the possibilities are endless. We have a range of jobs from Hospitality front of house, back of house, school day care, agriculture work, production work, construction, landscaping and more.

The best way to get started is to go straight to our job portal, and check out the opportunities that are waiting for you!

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Is there a maximum working period?

Within the Working Holiday Visa agreement you can work for 6 months for 1 employer. During 2022 this has been extended to 12 months by the Australian government but we recently saw some updates that the rule will be changed back again to 6 months.

Important to understand that this is per location you work. So let's say you work in 1 venue for a employer then you can work for 6 months, if you change to another venue from the same employer you can again work for 6 months.

Is there a minimum working period?

The minimum working period we provide is 3 months. This is also a great period to save up enough money to travel at later stage.

Can I get professional jobs?

Work in Australia specializes in Working Holiday jobs so we don't have professional jobs. On occasion we get some and they will then be available on the job portal. Note that it's not easy to get professional jobs during you working holiday when you are not in the country.

We suggest to get a guaranteed job with us, start work for 3 months in the city you like. This will allow you to experience Australia and see if you like it, if you do you can start applying to professional jobs while you are in the country.

What do I need to do to get work?

Well... just sign up and we'll get you all sorted! 😄

When you want to Work in Australia you will need to get all your basics sorted

Bank account
Tax file number
Mobile number
Health insurance

And of course you will need a job! In order to work in Australia most industries require you to have a role specific job certificate. Read more about this in the FAQ's about different job certificates.

What are job certificates?

Working in Australia means you will most likely need a job certifcate before you start work. Below are some of the most used ones:

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG)
Working with Children check (WWCC)
White card

How to get a job certificate?

Work in Australia will organise this for you. We book, pay and schedule the course! All you have to do is jump on your laptop, and get it done after you have arrived in Australia.

The costs for the job certificates are also included into our package prices. You can only get a job certificate when you are in Australia and your Visa is activated. This is why we book your course in advance and in the first week of your arrival we will get you all sorted so you can start work quickly.

What is a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate (RSA)?

The Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is a certificate that provides evidence to your employer, that you know the rules and regulations related to alcohol consumption in Australia. It is mandatory if you want to work in hospitality or any location where alcohol is served.

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What is a Responsible Conduct of Gambling certificate?

If you're going to work in a venue and your duties involve gaming machines, you must complete competency training in the Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG). If you don't have valid evidence that you've completed the RCG training required for working with gaming machines you will not be able to work in such locations, if you do you will get fined.

Which types of Working Holiday Visa Australia are there?

There are 2 types of Working holiday visas for Australia - the 417 visa and the other is the 462 visa.

Not all countries have a working holiday visa agreement with Australia. The country mentioned in your passport determines which Visa you can apply for. The 417 and 462 have slightly different requirements and in general the 462 Visa takes longer to get approved.

No worries, it’s a relatively easy process.

How long can I stay with a Working Holiday Visa?

The Working Holiday Visa allows you to stay in Australia for 12 months from the day you enter the country. Hold you horses.. you can apply for a 2nd or even a 3rd year Working holiday visa extension with the 88-day rule.

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When does the Working Holiday Visa start?

The visa only starts when you enter Australia... so apply now, arrive later :)

Once you have arrived and started your visa, you are welcome to come and go from Australia for the entirety of the year.

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Does the working holiday visa start from the day I apply?

Nope, once your Working Holiday Visa is approved, you have ONE YEAR to enter the country, and subsequently activate the visa.

If you are planning to arrive anytime within the next 12 months, why not make your visa application now? Make the process as smooth sailing for yourself as you can.

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What are the costs of an Australian Working Holiday Visa?

$510 AUD is the cost of the Working Holiday Visa. This is the same for both 417 & 462 visas.

You will be required to Pay online directly in the immigration portal. Your payment will be done to the Australia department of Home Affairs after you’ve completed your application.

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How to apply for Working Holiday Visa?

When applying for both 417 & 462 Working Holiday visas, first you will be asked to go online and create an ImmiAccount.

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You will also be required to provide the following documentation to support your application:

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• You will need to provide a bank statement showing you have adequate funds to support yourself, usually the equivalent of $5,000 AUD in your own currency

• For both 417 and 462 Working Holiday visas, you will be asked to provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, passport issue and expiry dates.

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Depending on your country you will be asked additional requirements for a Working Holiday Visa 462 application.

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Am I eligible for a Working Holiday visa?

You are eligible based on your country of citizenship and your age. Basically, all countries which have a 462 Visa agreement have an age limit of 18 - 30. Countries with a 417 Visa agreement can have an age limit of 18 - 30 or 18 - 35.

The age limit is valid up to your date of birth. This means you need to get your Working Holiday Visa approved before your 31st or 36th birthday.

Check the FAQ about requirements for 417 and 462 working holiday visa and for further information about countries and age limits.

Which countries are eligible for Working Holiday Visa 417?

Below countries are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa 417. Just to make it easy we’ve added the age limit behind each country.

Belgium – 18 to 30 years
Canada – 18 to 35 years
Cyprus – 18 to 30 years
Denmark – 18 to 35 years
Estonia – 18 to 30 years
Finland – 18 to 30 years
France – 18 to 35 years
Germany – 18 to 30 years
Hong Kong – 18 to 30 years
Ireland – 18 to 35 years
Italy – 18 to 35 years
Japan – 18 to 30 years
Korea – 18 to 30 years
Malta – 18 to 30 years
Netherlands – 18 to 30 years
Norway – 18 to 30 years
Sweden – 18 to 30 years
Taiwan – 18 to30 years
United Kingdom – 18 to 30 years *

* United Kingdom will extend their age limit to 35 with the impending implementation of the Free Trade Agreement between UK and Australia

Which countries are eligible for Working Holiday Visa 462?

Below countries are eligible for the Working Holiday Visa 462. The age limit for all 462 countries is between 18-30 years old.

Argentina
Austria
Chile
China
Czech Republic
Greece
Hungary
Indonesia
Israel
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mongolia
Peru
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Uruguay
United States

What are the Requirements for a working Holiday Visa 417?

The requirements for a working holiday Visa are slightly different between 417 and 462 Visa applications. For a 417 Visa below requirements apply:

Hold a passport from an eligible country
Be 18 - 30 or 18 - 35 years for some countries
Apply online from outside Australia
Not be accompanied by dependent children
Not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 417 or 462 visa. If you have previously been in Australia on a subclass 417 visa, see the FAQ about second Working Holiday visa and 88-day rule
You must have enough money to support yourself while you are inAustralia and leave Australia at the end of your stay. This is usually about AUD5,000 for your initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia.

Something more about the savings you need

At the point of application, you must have approx $5,000 AUD in your bank account in your own currency. So for Europe this means approximately 3500 Euro.

You are only required to have this in your account during your Visa application. Once your visa has been granted, you are free to use this money towards flights, or your Work in Australia job package.

What are the Requirements for a Working Holiday visa 462?

The requirements for a working holiday Visa are slightly different between 417 and 462 Visa applications. For a 462 Visa below requirements apply:

Hold a passport from an eligible country
Be 18 - 30 or 18 - 35 years for some countries
Apply online from outside Australia
Not be accompanied by dependent children
Not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 417 or 462 visa. If you have previously been in Australia on a subclass 417 visa, see the FAQ about second Working Holiday visa and 88-day rule
You must have enough money to: support yourself while you are inAustralia and leave Australia at the end of your stay. This is usually about AUD5,000 for your initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia.
An educational certificate meeting the education requirement
Provide proof of functional English
In some cases, requires a letter of support from your country

Something more about the savings you need

At the point of application, you must have approx $5,000 AUD in your bank account in your own currency. So for Europe this means approximately 3500 Euro.

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What is the difference between Working Holiday visa 417 and 462?

The Working holiday Visa 462 requires additional proof and documents while applying which the 417 does not.

Additional requirements are:

an educational certificate meeting the education requirement
requires proof of functional English, 417 does not
in some cases, requires a letter of support from your country

All other requirements apply to both Visas, see the FAQ about requirements for a Working Holiday Visa 417 or 462

Both the Working Holiday 417 and Working holiday 462 visas are eligible for 2nd or 3rd year extension under the 88-day-rule. Both 417 and 462 visas present the opportunity to study for up to four months

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How long will it take to get my Working Holiday visa 417 approved?

The processing time for 417 visa is really quick

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• 25% of applications: Less than 1 Day

• 50% of applications: Less than 1 Day

• 75% of applications: 8 Days

• 90% of applications: 44 Days

We always encourage our travellers to get their visa applications submitted as soon as they can. This allows for any delays and makes sure they’re ready to go with plenty of time to relax before the adventure to Australia starts!

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How long will it take to get my Working Holiday visa 462 approved?

The processing time for 462 visa are:

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• 25% of applications: 26 Days

• 50% of applications: 43 Days

• 75% of applications: 65 Days

• 90% of applications: 8 Months

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How much salary will I get in Australia?

Salaries in Australia are awesome! Australia offer some of the highest salaries in the world. Even though the cost of living in Australia can be high – the pay is even higher! You could make as much as triple your average salary in Europe.

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How much can I earn in Australia per month?

The minimum wage in Australia is around $26 gross per hour for daytime work.

Let’s say, you work in Hospitality and work weekends, you earn around $1200 gross per week. Take around 15% off for tax and you’ll take home ± $1000 per week, that's $4000-$5000 per month!

Of course the minimum wage applies to any job, so whether you work in Hospitality as waiter or as a kitchen hand, in child care, in agriculture or production work, you’ll get paid at least the minimum wage.

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Can I earn more than the minimum wage?

Some companies and industries will pay above the minimum wage even for entry level positions. Not forgetting that you get paid weekly so no more waiting until the end of the month to get your pay.

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What is a tax file number?

In order to work in Australia, you are required to have an Australian Tax File Number. Work in Australia will take care of this for you so you will be all sorted.

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What is superannuation?

Superannuation (known in Australia as Super) is a compulsory retirement saving program in Australia. All employers must contribute 10.5% of your earnings to your Superaccount.

The good news is, you can apply to have this super paid to you as a departing Australia superannuation payment (DASP) after you leave. Think of it like a compulsory savings plan that gets paid out when you return home!

You can choose to join any superannuation fund - your employer will need the details.

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How to start Superannuation?

We recommend you let your first employer in Australia organise a Superannuation account for you. They should have a default fund that they can enrol you with as part of your onboarding into their company. You can then use this super fund throughout your stay down-under, regardless of your employer.

What are the covid vaccination requirements for Australia?

From the 6th of July,2022, the Australian government declared that you DO NOT require a covid vaccination to come and/or go from the country. Please keep in mind that some organisations may request your vaccination status, and may have mandatory vaccination regulations in place.

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Do I need any vaccinations for Australia?

It is recommended that you have basic immunisations (tetanus, polio, diphtheria),however, these are not compulsory. Find more useful information about vaccinations and safety in Australia on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

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How long does my passport needs to be valid?

Your passport needs to be valid for a minimum of 6 months. We do advice to ensure your passport is valid for the whole time you are planning to Travel as it can give problems to request a new passport while you are travelling outside of your own country.

Are covid requirements applicable when doing a lay-over?

If you are just doing a stop over and not leaving the airport you will not have to worry about additional Covid requirements. If you are planning a stop over and leaving the airport you should check the local Covid requirements for the country.

Do I need a Visa for stop-overs?

If you do not leave the airport during your stop over you will only need a Visa for Australia. If you do leave the airport you will need to check the local visitor visa requirements of the country.

Do you offer flights to Australia?

No we don't. The market is such a competitive market that we cannot compete with the online offers. Basically it's cheaper and easier to search and book flights online by yourselves.

What is the flight duration to Australia?

The minimum flight duration is about 22-23 hours. These tend to also be the most expensive and flight duration really depends on the stop overs and time at stop overs. They can range from 22-23 up to 40 hours.

How much money do I need to go to Australia?

The working Holiday Visa requires you to have sufficient funds of about $5000 Australian Dollars which is around 3500 Euro. As explained in the Visa FAQ's this is only needed to submit your VISA application and after you can use this money to book flights and such.

The amount of money you need to get to Australia obviously is determined by your own travel plans. Below you will find an overview of some of the costs needed to get to Australia.

Flights is around 800 Euro (one-way)
Visa is around 350 Euro
Travel insurance for full year is around 350 euro
Work in Australia guaranteed job package is 895 Euro or the farm package at 2095

So depending on how you want to go to Australia - Farm package or 1 job it adds up 1750 or 3500 euro. Besides this you will need to have some pocket money, we suggest the minimum you should have is between 4000 and 5000 euro needed to get to Australia.

What is Medicare Health care arrangement?

Australia has agreements with 11 countries that will give you access to the Australian Healthcare system. It covers the cost of medically necessary care when and visitors from these countries visit Australia.

This includes:

Emergency care
Care for an illness or injury that can’t wait till you get home

You still need to get your own travel insurance.

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Which countries are eligible for Medicare?

The following countries have a Medicare agreement with Australia:

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Belgium
Finland
Italy
Malta
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Ireland
Slovenia
Sweden
United Kingdom

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Do I need to book Travel insurance?

Yes, you need Travel Insurance. Medicare arrangement covers basic health care arrangement and is only available for certain countries.

Travel insurance is needed to cover your luggage and personal items, any injuries and medical support which is not covered by Medicare if you are eligible, Repatriation, family emergencies and more.

How to book Travel insurance?

There are many different Global Travel Insurances available and you can use google to search for them.

You need to have Travel insurance with Global coverage
We have good experiences with: https://www.worldnomads.com/eu/‍
You can easily find other Global Travel insurance through google search
You need to think about insuring yourself for 'extreme sports' this will cover any accidents while surfing, mountain biking and such

Travel insurance can be booked for a full year or on a monthly payment scheme, it's all up to you what suits your travel plans.

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Should I cancel my health insurance in my own country?

This really depends on the health insurance arrangements in your own country. Basically when there is mandatory health insurance in your own country we suggest to keep this ongoing during your travels. This will provide a fall back on your travel insurance with any (severe) accidents which require potential treatment in your own country.

How to book arrival accommodation?

No worries, we'll take care and pay for your accommodation when you arrive. In each job package you will get 4 nights of Hostel accommodation in a shared room included.

Can I book more nights accommodation?

Of course you can and we actually advise you to book accommodation for the first 2 weeks of arrival before you get to Australia. This will ensure you can settle down after long travels and get your bearings within Australia.

You will get 4 nights included into your job package and you can easily extend the booking though us to whatever length of stay you want. Just let us know and we'll make the booking. The costs for extending your stay can be paid in the Hostel directly.

Can I upgrade my stay to a Hotel?

Yes you can! This requires an upgrade to your package but just let us know during your booking and we'll inform you of the details.

How can I get longer term accommodation?

With a high turnover of travellers, rooms are always readily available to those in need. We are here to help you find a more permanent accommodation solution, however, in our experience this is pretty easy once you get to Australia!

You will find longer term accommodation through people you meet in your hostel stay, through your work place, or one of the many rental websites.

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What are the cost for accommodation?

Cost of accommodation can strongly vary on the location where you are and the time of year. Expect to pay high dollars when you want to be in Sydney during New Year but much less in other areas which are less popular, but just as nice :)

A hostel room in a city varies between $150-$200 per week. A room in a shared apartment is anywhere from $250-$350 AUD, but again, this can vary based on location!

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Leah Osborne

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Small step for Man,
giant leap for a young Traveler