Australia offers an incredible opportunity to gain work experience while getting the chance to travel.
Natural beauty: Australia is home to some of the world's most stunning landscapes, including the Great Barrier Reef, iconic beaches, and lush rainforests.
Vibrant Cities: Cities like Sydney, or Melbourne offer a mix of modern attractions, cultural events, and beautiful parks, making them the perfect place to explore
Wildlife: Australia has unique wildlife, such as kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses, which can be experienced in their natural habitats.
Friendly Locals: Australians are known for their welcoming and friendly nature, making it easier for visitors to settle in and feel at home.
The best time to visit Australia depends on the region and what you’re looking for:
From April to October the temperatures are more comfortable to visit the center of the country, and the north experiences less rainfall than at other times of the year.
But from November to March, it’s better to explore the southern and eastern coastal regions which would offer you sun and comfortable temperatures.
Australia is an ideal destination for backpackers, offering a wide range of youth hostels, work-and-travel opportunities, and seasonal employment options. Landscapes are diverse and eastern cities are known for their alternative urban culture and relaxed atmosphere
Australia’s diverse and unique wildlife offers nature lovers the chance to explore everything from the arid deserts of the interior to the lush tropical forests of the south, the vibrant coral reefs of Queensland, and the untouched beaches of the east. The entire country offers exclusive and spectacular landscapes.
Cultural explorers would benefit from the richness of aboriginal culture as well as the influence of multicultural diversity in large cities. Australian culture is a perfect mix between urban modernity and respect for tradition, aboriginal culture being one of the oldest still practiced today.
Australia also offers wide range university opportunities for international students as well as exchange programs with European universities. Pleasant climate and safe cities also create the perfect atmosphere for student life or young travellers adventure.
The best periods to visit Australia are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). You would benefit from mid temperatures and less rainfall. You would take full advantage of the spectacular natural landscape and unique wildlife.
Every adventurer on a quest for personal discovery and fulfilment would find what they are looking for in Australia. In addition to boosting your language skills, you'll be able to complete a host of interesting assignments connected with your passion to add to your CV.
The Australian work environment is widely recognized for its relaxed, supportive, and inclusive nature.
A gap year is a break from your studies, at any moment, from 6 months up to 2 years, when while still being engaged with your university you explore new unique and enriching experiences. A gap year offers an invaluable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your personal goals, while also enhancing skills such as language proficiency and cross-cultural communication.
Choosing Australia for your gap year is the guarantee of a total escape which will grow you personally. Australians are known for their open culture and welcoming attitude which is ideal to meet new people and feel safe. But it’s also the opportunity to integrate yourself into a strong intercultural environment, as explained by Lila in her surf training in Australia testimony “It's also about meeting people from England, Holland, Sweden, New Zealand and so on.”
The working holiday visa is the easiest and the fastest way to get a visa for Australia. It is designed for young people under 35 to allow them to both travel and work in the country for up to one year, helping them to fund their stay. To obtain it, you need to go on the Australian government website, register, pay, fill in documents and surveys. After just a few days, you’ll typically receive a response and then you’re ready to book your flight.
The working holiday visa is the really attractive solution because it offers the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in Australian culture and urban life while gaining invaluable work experience. By accessing the job market you will find the financial means to travel at your own pace and truly enjoy the country’s diverse landscapes, local traditions, and everyday lifestyle. It is also the occasion to meet new people from all over the world and to build an international network and lifelong friendships.
Our English courses and koala sanctuary program sanctuary allows you to boost your English level with intensive class and experience in an animal shelter closer to the Australian fauna. You will also experience the working environment in the city of Brisbane.
Our Working Holiday in Darwin program has been designed to help workers between 18 and 35 years to make the procedures and help you find a job in your area of interest. Away from the large bustling cities of the south and east, the north region will offer you tropical climate and national parks, so many possibilities are often neglected by the travellers.
Our Study and work in Sydney program guarantee you to find a paid internship abroad and care of administration formalities. You will be totally immersed in the Australian working atmosphere ideal to gain in multicultural and professional experiences.
Our Work on a farm in Australia program is an exciting opportunity to immerse in rural life while potentially funding a trip to Australia. We offer you a formation to become familiar with various tasks and a paid job in an Australian farm, the occasion to validate the 88 mandatory days of farm work to extend your visa for another year.
Our Working in hospitality programs guarantee you a valuable professional experience in hospitality and tourism by working in one of the partner hostels across Australia and New-Zealand.
We also propose two different professional training programs in Australia that will allow you to obtain a sport certificate.
We propose a 7 weeks divemaster training in Cairns that will allow you to become a certified dive guide and to have a positive impact on the marine ecosystems through training that respects the environment and contributes to sustainable development through various actions.
We also propose a surf instructor training in Sydney focusing on acquiring surfing technique and knowledge of the ocean. At the end of thi 3-month program you will obtain a surf instruction certification.
To obtain a working holiday visa et join a program some requirement are mandatory, you need to:
Be sure you meet those requirements before buying your flight tickets. Once you arrive in Australia your visa is valid for 1 year. To stay for a second year, you need to work for at least 3 months in the areas eligible for renewal, mainly rural areas and agricultural work.
If your objective is to boost your English level, don't worry you don’t need to be already fluent. The working holiday visa does not require any English requirement or test.
Yes, during the validity of your visa you can get any type of job you want as long as you are not working more than 6 months with the same employer. You can even study in Australia for up to 4 months.
The process is relatively fast and often takes a few days but can be up to 4 weeks if some extra documents are missing or required and during high-demand periods.
But still make sure you obtain your visa before booking your flight.
Of course, you can travel as much as you want with a working holiday visa. You can leave and return as many times as you like during the validity of your visa.
Yes, as long as your visa is valid all the opportunities RealStep are ready to welcome you. You can even engage in a volunteering project to make a positive impact while exploring Australia.
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