Work and Travel Australia with Smaller Earth

    An Australian working holiday is a fantastic way to improve your professional and life skills through work experience overseas. This program offers you the chance to work and earn money while you travel and gain valuable experience in a number of industries. Famed for some of the most spectacular wildlife and breathtaking landscapes in the world, Australia truly has it all.

    The Australian economy is thriving and with record numbers of students unable to secure a university place and a less than ideal employment market, there has never been a better time to take a gap year and head down under. Smaller Earths' work and travel program gives you that extra security and reassurance to give you all the confidence you need to follow your dreams to live work and even study in Australia.

   If you’re between 18 and 30 years old, you are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa. This allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia for 12 months.

 

The Work and Travel Australia Program

   With over 50,000 kilometres of coastline and 10,000 beaches, Australia has more than any other country in world, from Queensland to Sydney and Perth to Melbourne, it also has some of the most exciting cities and is a great place to discover your independence while surrounded by sunshine, and some of the friendliest, most relaxed people on the planet! Spend your year doing what you enjoy, whether it’s hiking in the bush, surfing along Byron Bay, driving the Great Ocean Road, or snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef.

    While on the Smaller Earth Work and Travel Australia program you don't have to work, but it is a great way to experience the real Australian lifestyle and support your travels along the way. Whether you’re a rugged outdoors type looking for an outback adventure or a beach bum looking to chill by the sea, now is a great time to kick back for a full year and live the Australian dream.

    The Smaller Earth Work and Travel Australia program has been designed to provide you with as much or as little support as you need while on your working holiday in Australia. You will be given access to discounted airfare, help preparing your visa application and provided with full pre-departure assistance from the Smaller Earth team.

    Included in the program fee are your arrival essentials:
    • Transport from your arrival airport
    • Two nights accommodation upon arrival
    • Welcome presentation and orientation
    • Bank account (already opened for you!)
    • An activated, mobile SIM card
    • 1 year membership to the Youth Hostel Association
    • Free and unlimited internet access
    • Access to exclusive job postings across the country

    Please note: The Australian government does not allow Working Holiday visa holders to arrange employment before arriving; therefore, this job list is crucial to finding a placement upon arrival! We are located in four cities across the country (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) and you will have access to all of them as you travel, for advice and support. This includes your free, unlimited internet access! Furthermore, each office will give you access to free baggage and mail holding.
 

The Australian Work and Holiday Visa  

    If you are between 18 and 30 years old, you are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa. This allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia for 12 months, allowing you to earn money to fund your trip.
    Although this varies depending on your country of citizenship, in general you must:

    • Be outside Australia when you apply and are granted your visa
    • Not have entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa before
    • Be aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of applying
    • Not apply more than 12 months before you intend to travel
    • Not be accompanied by dependent children during your stay
    • Have sufficient proof of funds*
    • Meet health criteria**

    * In addition you also must have access to sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial stage of your holiday. Generally, $5000AUD 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 have a return or onward ticket or the funds for a fare to depart Australia. You may be asked to provide evidence. Evidence may include a certified copy of a bank statement and an air ticket out of Australia.

    ** Depending on your circumstances, you may need to undertake a medical examination which may include a chest x-ray, HIV, Hepatitis B and/or Hepatitis C test. All required health examinations must be completed before a decision can be made on your visa application. If you need a medical examination, the cost is not included in the visa application fee you pay when you submit your application.   
 

        Smaller Earth provides you with top notch support while you are applying for your visa and advice on what gear you should pack for your trip of a lifetime! We make sure that your journey from the airport to the hostel is hassle-free, we organize two nights accommodation for you and provide a great support network for 12 months. This support includes access to our partner's exclusive job database, full advice on all aspects of your trip, a resume model to insure you have the best application for the jobs you want, not to mention fantastic customer service!

What's Included

    •    Airport transfer
    •    2 nights of accommodation including breakfast
    •    Youth Hostel Association membership for 12 months
    •    Welcome presentation
    •    TAX file number (TFN) registration
    •    Bank account---ready to use upon arrival!
    •    Mobile phone SIM card
    •    International prepaid phone card (Value of $10)
    •    Access to specialized travel agent/agency
    •    Exclusive membership to online portal
    •    Mail holding
    •    Free and unlimited Internet access

    What's Not Included

    •    International flights
    •    Insurance
    •    Visa
    •    Housing beyond initial two nights accommodation
    •    Living expenses