Australian Working Holiday – what kinds of jobs are available?
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What kinds of jobs are available?
Many of the positions open require little or no previous experience; and many are either in hospitality or require unskilled labor. Some examples are:
- Working in warehouses
- Factory work
- Kitchen helps
- Production jobs
- Cleaning
- Fruit picking
- Waitressing
- Pearling
These jobs aren’t glamorous and they are not too easy either. Some of them are dirty and hard; but there is plenty of them. If you hold a degree – and speak good English (as in you are a native English speaker from the UK, Canada) then you might be able to find work in an office or in hospitality. And if you are an accountant, nurse or trained secretary you might find yourself with more attention than you can handle.
Some jobs have benefits. If you work in a resort outside of the big cities then your accommodation is usually very cheap. Farm work often includes your accommodation and food. These are great ways to save a little money.
Your English decides what jobs you can apply for
Ok – first of all you need to be able to speak English, it doesn’t have to be perfect but the better it is, the higher your pay will be as you will be able to find better jobs.
And remember, you can study English for up to 4 months on a Working Holiday visa. It’s not required – but it will make the choice of jobs available to you much wider.
Visiting an employment agency
Employment agencies earn money from finding people for jobs, so provided you match their needs, they will be keen to help you. When visiting an agency, dress as good as you can for the job you are applying for. Bring with your bank details, a CV, your passport, references and a tax file number to get the necessary paperwork sorted out.
Beware! Not everyone is honest or true!
With so many people looking for jobs – there is a cottage industry of people trying to make money out of foreign travelers.
All job agencies have to be licensed by the government and need to provide you with full details on the company, salary and benefits you will receive. If you visit an employment agency – check their license!
Also – beware the “loser” jobs: such as being door-to-door salesman working on commission, tele marketing, collecting for charity. These don’t make you any money – just your employers.
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