We don't just want you to work, work, work, but the fact is, the Work and Holiday Visa opens the whole Australian job market to you. You get to live like an Australian and get the cash to spend on adventures. But what about your career? Yes, you’re away for a year, but that doesn’t mean you have to take a career break. Plan ahead and you can find work in your chosen career. You can work for up to six months with one employer. It’s a great way to add to your experience and will be a real talking point on any CV.
Apart from typical jobs you can get almost anywhere, there’s some work that you can only find in Australia. Ever thought about these?
Conservation and Environment: There are some incredible projects to work on, from helping to save the Tasmania Devil to protecting the World Heritage Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park through invasive with various projects. You can make a real difference and get an unforgettable experience at the same time. Check it out here Conservation Volunteers
Hospitality: On top of all that, there are great jobs going in hospitality all over the country. You’ll need to complete a simple course – the Responsible Service of Alcohol training course – but once you’ve got that under your belt, you can apply for any of these jobs anywhere in the country:
• Bar Person
• Bottle Shop Attendant
• Waiter
• Security Officer / Crowd Controller
• Flight Attendant
• Licensed Club Staff
• Volunteers Working at Licensed Functions
And there are plenty of other jobs going.
If you intend to work in your occupation in Australia, you should be aware that registration or licensing may be required. This applies particularly to the heath professions. You should contact the relevant assessing body to ascertain if you need to obtain registration or licensing in Australia.For info, please see: Australian Skills Recognition (ASRI) or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition
Do you dream of wide open spaces? Riding horses during the day and falling asleep beneath an open sky? Here’s your chance to live your dream – and get paid to do it.
The size and remoteness of Australian cattle stations define the life style. Often the next human settlement is a day's drive away. Ranch hands are needed to keep the cattle stations running day to day.
The center of the universe on any station is the "homestead," the main building where the manager lives. The most important aspect of life on a cattle station is that, from the moment you arrive, you are part of a close knit team.
Everybody relies heavily on each other, and everybody works hard from sunrise to sunset.
Because of the rugged nature of the Australian Outback a lot of the mustering is still done on horseback far away from the homestead. The whole workforce moves to camp where the mustering is happening. Expect evenings at the fire and sleeping in swags on the ground. Even though more and more stations are using helicopters and motor bikes to help with rounding up cattle, horses are absolutely essential to the operations of a large cattle station.
A week-long course will get you ready for the cattle station life. Learn to saddle and ride a horse, work the yard, muster cattle, shear sheep and gain stockman skills.
Courses are available starting at any skill level. At the end of your week of ranch “boot camp” our partner school will help you find a job on a station. Placements usually include room and board plus ample pocket money to travel with later.
Not ready to go pro yet? That’s okay. Outback life is completely different from city life! Satisfy your curiosity by spending a week working in training. You can always go back to the beach when you are done.
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Are you traveling to meet new people and experience new cultures? There is no better way to meet and interact with the locals than tending bar at the corner pub.
Drinking is part of the Australian lifestyle, but Aussies take their alcohol seriously. To work around alcohol in New South Wales you must take and pass a course in responsible alcohol service.
Outside of New South Wales, RSA certification is not required, but having it will definitely give you an edge over the competition when you are on the job hunt.
Want to serve alcohol but have no experience? No problem. Our classes will not only make it legal for you to serve alcohol but will also take you through a two-day bartender “boot camp” plus a responsible gaming services course that will soon be required to work at any casino in the country.
Topics covered in the full course include fundamental skills for a person to work in a bar: customer service; beer, wine and spirit pouring; cocktail making; nonalcoholic beverages; identifying intoxicated customers, identifying problem gamblers, customer service with attention to exclusion of patrons; legal compliance. Once you are done you will be prepared to handle anything!
Already have skills? No worries, the RSA and RGC courses are available à la carte. Pick and choose the courses you need to make yourself the best candidate for the job.
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The sweet feeling of riding a good wave is unique. Surfing is the simplest, purest activity on the water. When you catch that first wave of the day you are at one with the environment and on a natural high. We love it. You will, too.
The job market for surf instructors is expanding, with opportunities growing all over the world. Get certified to surf instruct while in Australia and your qualifications will let you surf and save lives anywhere in the world.
The lifestyle is unbeatable. You work in the sunshine and have plenty of time to improve your own skills and enjoy your favorite sport. Don't expect to earn a fortune in the early days but with a life spent on a beach, that’s no worry. You need professional qualifications in beach lifesaving and as a surf instructor.
Courses are available depending on your skill level, so whether you are new to the board or already wear your surfer’s knots, there’s a program tailored for you. Experienced coaches will work with you to improve your technique in a safe but challenging environment - and it's real fun. Instructor traineeships include training in surf lifesaving and soon you'll be wearing the famous yellow and red lifeguard's hat.
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