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Work Outback Australia
Location: Australia: Brisbane, Goomeri and 2 other cities
Length of Position: 1 month - 1 year (usually 3-6 months)
Dates: Every other Thursday throughout the year, except for December 15th - January 15th
AIDE Abroad
1221 South MoPac Expy, Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78746 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1-512-904-1137 or 1-866-6-ABROAD, ext. 137
Fax: 5128571108
Description
AIDE Abroad's Work Outback program will allow you to work abroad in a paid position on a ranch or in a small town in rural Australia. Positions include farm work, domestic or childcare work on a farm, or rural hospitality work. You will start the program with a three-night stay at a beachside resort. Once you have had the chance to recover from jetlag, you will begin a five-day orientation program on a working farm. During this time, you will have the opportunity to select the right job for you. You will learn new skills, ride horses and bikes, meet others and have a great time!
All participants start with an orientation session in Queensland, though job placements can be located anywhere in the Outback.
Highlights
AIDE Abroad Work Abroad Services:
- Guaranteed paid work placement in the Australian Outback
- In most cases, in addition to your salary, you will receive room and board while you are working
- Visa assistance to obtain your work visa
- Pre-departure orientation and detailed handbook
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Airport pickup and transportation to accommodations
- First nights' accommodation and breakfast
- 3 nights stay at a beachside resort and subsequent transportation to orientation
- 5 days orientation at farm in Queensland: one day for administration and four days for the course and orientation
- Assistance obtaining a tax file number
- Assistance opening a bank account
- Letter forwarding and message passing for the duration of the visa (within reason)
- Full-time local representative in Australia
- 24/7 personal support and emergency number
- Certificate of completion (upon request)
- An Aussie All Rounder hat and a T-Shirt
Qualifications
- 18 - 30 years old
- Advanced level of English
- Valid driving license
- Possession of a credit card with access to USD1,000 for emergency use
- Eligible for one of the following visas:
Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462):
Citizens of Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and the USA. Participants may stay for up to one year and will need to show evidence of graduation from high school.
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417):
Citizens of Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Participants may stay for up to one year.
Minimum Education
High School
Job Types
- Agricultural Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
- Ranch Employment
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
USD$ 2,200
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
* Documentation to obtain work visa (visa fee not included)
* Paid work placement
* Travel medical insurance [learn more]
* Pre-departure orientation
* In most cases room and board plus salary while you are working
* Meeting at Brisbane Airport upon arrival
* Bus ticket to Springbrook Farm via Rainbow Beach
* 3 nights at Rainbow Beach for jet lag recovery weekend
* 5 days at the orientation farm; one day for administration and shopping and four days for the course and orientation
* Application for tax file numbers
* Application for Bank accounts
* Application for Medicare Cards for citizens of the UK, Holland, Sweden, Finland and Malta
* T-shirt
* An Aussie All Rounder hat
* Letter forwarding and message passing for the duration of the visa (within reason)
* Full-time local representative in Australia
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
Room and board + average of 300 AUD per weekThis Program is open to
American, Canadian, European, Kiwi, Worldwide Participant.
Participants Travel to Australia
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
3 monthsAIDE Abroad's Mission Statement
AIDE Abroad's mission is to provide international experiences that impart professional and personal growth, develop leadership skills, and enhance intercultural competence and understanding.
Year Founded
2007
