Secure a great job
Working Holidays in Australia are more than just a way to score some extra income. They're a one-way ticket to new skills, and experiences that will shape your future forever. We're often asked how to secure a great job on a Working Holiday Visa, and we've come to a few conclusions over the years, which we'll share with you today.
Most people heading Down Under want a total escape from their existing role; while some are looking beyond, to the future, hoping to develop skills in areas which are relevant to their chosen field. Have you thought about what you want to achieve? Can your Australian adventure provide the foundation to build your career upon?
One of the most common pitfalls for young people travelling to Australia, is to hit the default button and clamber into the closest call centre. While it provides the required income, and a network of like-minded people, we believe it's worth taking a moment to evaluate the wide variety of opportunities on offer during your working holiday.
And remember; this is a Working Holiday; the clue's in the name. It's designed to be the best of both worlds. Don’t let the working eclipse the holiday. It's easy to miss out on amazing experiences by getting caught up in jobs that you could, in theory, be doing right here at home.
Where to Work in Australia
It's no secret that Australia is one of the world's most diverse destinations.
It offers it all: vibrant cities and bright coastlines, deep deserts and tropical rainforests. Take some time to consider which regions you would like to work in. This will help to breakdown the enormity of the country, and give you some insight into what kind of things to expect from each region. If you're keen to get in touch with the 'true blue' nature of rural Australia, then consider a stint of fruit picking The Harvest Trail ebbs and flows across the country with the changing seasons, but these jobs dry up faster than a Tassie apple, so it's worth planning ahead. We'll cover that some more in a minute.
If you want to pick the dirt from beneath your fingernails, saddle up and hit the Outback for some time on the ranch. Don't expect late mornings, and silver service — this is tough, from dawn until dusk. But you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll appreciate that cold stubbie, when the sun sinks below the horizon, while the stew bubbles on the campfire. You might even learn the words to Waltzing Matilda. Or not.
If the idea of life in the Outback makes you sweat, why not cool off in the with some coastal culture? Slip on your thongs and pipe up your smile while you hit the Whitsundays for a spot of resort life. Too quiet? Jump on the nearest ride, and hit the world's best-loved cities, where you'll find plenty of opportunities in and around the 'burbs.
Planning Ahead
It's possible to hit the Aussie shoreline, whip out your CV and start pimping for jobs. But do you really want the risk? We've learned from years of experience, that a little planning can save a lot of time in the long run. Join our job membership site, and you can start applying for jobs before you've even left! You can easily pause your membership, so if you decide to take a break from working (or if you find work quickly) you won't lose anything.
Better still; go the full hog and stick one of our Starter Packs in your back burner. Not only will this increase the chances of finding a job quicker, it will also take care of most of the admin as well as hooking you up with other travellers.
Do you even need to be paid? It's no coincidence that many travellers choose to use this period of their lives to give something back.
Volunteer Work in Australia
Volunteering can offer a wide variety of opportunities on offer, and in Australia you can expect this fact to be maximised!
We offer one of the most popular volunteer programmes in the southern hemisphere, which lands you right in the middle of a marine conservation project in the incredible Whitsundays. It's a two week period of halo-grabbing goodness, restoring Brampton Island National Park to its former glory. (It's not all a slog; gobble a snorkel and slip on a mask and you'll be face-to-face with mesmerising reefs.)We hope that's given you some insight into the types of things on offer to you as a visitor on a Working Holiday Visa in Australia? If you would like to discuss any aspect of your plans for your time in Australia, our travel experts will be more than happy to discuss these with you. We'll leave you with these top five tips.
| Top Five Tips for Securing a Great Job in Australia |
|---|
| 1. Plan ahead! Save time, and get the dollars flowing quicker |
| 2. Research your preferred destination |
| 3. Be open-minded. This could be your one chance to experience something |
| 4. Fill gaps in your skillset |
| 5. Work to live. Don't live to work! |
