Welcome to the Land Down Under! Our Rural
Australia work program will place you in a paid position in
a small town in the Outback. Work positions include farm work,
domestic or childcare work in the farm, or rural hospitality
work. You will start the program with a “Jet Lag Recovery
Weekend” at Rainbow Beach. Once you have had the chance
to relax, you will begin a five-day orientation program at
a working farm near Brisbane. 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!
Positions and start dates are limited. To reserve
your placement, click
here.
Eligibility:
* 18 - 30 years old
* Advanced level of English
* US citizens may work for up to one year on a Work and Holiday
visa. US citizens applying for a Work and Holiday visa will
need to show evidence of graduation from High School.
* Citizens of Canada, UK, Japan, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium,
Estonia, Taiwan, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland,
Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong, France, Italy, Thailand, Chile and
Korea who qualify for a Work and Holiday visa can stay for
up to one year
* Valid driving license preferred
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Location:
All participants start with an orientation session
in Brisbane, though job placements are anywhere throughout
rural Australia.
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Duration:
Work and Holiday visa holders can stay for up to 1 year. One
year internship visas are available to all students that are
currently studying agricultural or have graduated with an
agricultural degree within one year.
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Dates:
Every other Thursday throughout the year, except for
December 15th - January 15th
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What
you get:
Job placement:
At the end of orientation you will be able to choose a job
placement. All placements offered will be based on your skills
and experience. You are guaranteed a job placement. You will
be responsible for any fees associated with your transportation
from Brisbane to your job location.
Salary: Most
positions include room and board plus a salary. Salary averages
$300 AUD per week or $1200 AUD per month (approximately USD$ 888).
Please note that if you are under 20 years old, you may receive
65% of the adult wage.
Orientation:
You have a five day orientation program at a working
farm near Brisbane. Accommodation and full board are included. During
this time you will get help in setting up a bank account, advice
on the tax process and other important issues. You also get to improve
skills you already have and perhaps learn some new ones. Course
content is usually the following:
Monday –
paperwork and horse riding
Tuesday – shopping and
horse riding
Wednesday – motorcycle and tractor work
Thursday – mustering on
horseback and cattle work
Friday – fencing and chainsaw
work
Saturday – horseback riding
and transfer to new job
Arrival Weekend at Rainbow
Beach: Rainbow Beach is a coastal resort located
just over two hours northeast of Brisbane. Your three night
stay will be pre-booked for you at Fraser’s at Rainbow
Beach. This is a great hostel on the beach where you will
have the chance to meet fellow travelers and explore Queensland’s
fantastic beach life. While you’re there you may want
to take a trip to Fraser Island and do other things like sailing,
horseback riding on the beach, canoeing or swimming with dolphins
at Tin Can Bay. The possibilities are endless and it’s
an incredible beginning to your program.
Visa Documentation: The
Work and Holiday* visa allows you to work and travel in Australia
for up to 1 year, as long as you change jobs every 6 months.
All participants are responsible for applying for their visa
and for any additional visa fees. The application fee for
the Australian Work and Holiday visa is AUD180 to AUD 190,
depending on which citizenship you hold, which is around $162
USD - $178 USD. Upon arrival in Australia, you may be asked
to provide evidence that you have access to sufficient funds
to support yourself for the initial stage of your stay in
Australia. Generally, AUD5,000 may be regarded as sufficient,
but the amount may vary depending on your length of stay and
the extent of your travel. You should also be able to provide
proof of a return or onward ticket or the funds for a fare
to depart Australia. Evidence may include a certified copy
of a bank statement and an air ticket out of Australia.
*Countries eligible for the Work and Holiday visa: USA, Canada,
UK, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway,
Finland, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Malta, Japan, Hong Kong,
Iran, Thailand, Chile and Korea.
Summary:
* Documentation to obtain work visa (visa
fee not included)
* Paid work placement
* Travel medical insurance
* Pre-departure orientation
* In most cases room and board plus salary while you are working
* Meeting at Brisbane Airport upon arrival
* Bus ticket to Springbrook Farm via Rainbow Beach
* 3 nights at Rainbow Beach for jet lag recovery weekend
* 5 days at the orientation farm in Goomeri; one day for administration
and shopping and four days for the course and orientation
* Application for tax file numbers
* Application for Bank accounts
* Application for Medicare Cards for citizens of the UK, Holland,
Sweden, Finland and Malta
* T-shirt
* An Aussie All Rounder hat
* Letter forwarding and message passing for the duration of
the visa (within reason)
* Full-time local representative in Australia
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)
Price:
USD$ 2,200
AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in
excess of the fair market value of services you receive from
AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser.
Prices are subject to changes. Prices do not include: airfare,
visa fees and personal expenses.
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Any questions?
* Request
more info
* Call our toll free: 1 866 6ABROAD
* Chat
with us live
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