Step1 - Choose your visa package
Option 1: Australia 1 Year Working Holiday Visa only €245
Option 2 :Australia 1 Year Working Holiday Visa & 1 Year Travel Insurance for Australia & New Zealand from only €389
Purchase optional extras:
Sim Card with AUD 10 Credit for €25
Tax File Number for €25
Australian Bank Account €25
Option 3: Special Combo Package only €449 - Australia 1 Year Working Holiday Visa & 1 Year Travel Insurance for Australia & New Zealand, Sim Card with AUD 10 Credit, Tax File Number and Oz Bank Account
Step2 - Check are you eligible?
- Be aged between 18 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of the application.
- Hold a valid passport.
- Have no dependent children.
- Have not previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa (on a passport of any country)
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Be outside Australia at the time of visa grant.
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Step3 - Apply online here – only takes 5 mins!
Step4 - What happens next?
Once your application has been approved you will be notified by Go4Less. When your visa is issued we will forward you an electronic email confirmation. You will then have 12 months to activate your visa (subject to age requirements) You will activate the Working Holiday visa on arrival in Australia.
Step5 - Flights to Australia
Go4Less also offer cheap flights to Australia. We have flights to all the big cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth and also internal flights in Australia. We would like to also quote you for your flights so please email us your dates & itinerary planned including Round the World fares just contact Go4less us on 01 4350000 or email your flight query to visas@go4less.ie.
Q. What does the Working Holiday Visa permit
A Working Holiday Visa allows the visa holder to:
Enter Australia within 12 months of the date of visa grant
Stay in Australia for up to 12 months
Leave and re-enter Australia any number of times while the visa is valid
Work in Australia for up to 6 months with each employer and
Study for up to 4 months
Q. What are the conditions of Work
With the Working Holiday visa you are permitted to take up any kind of temporary or casual work. The main purpose of the visa is to holiday and travel in Australia so you are not permitted to work for longer than 6 months for any one employer.
Q. What Passport do I need in order to apply for the Australia 1 Year Working Holiday Visa
In order to be eligible for the Australia 1 Year Working Holiday Visa you must have a passport from one of the following countries
Belgium
Canada
The Republic of Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong SAR
Italy
Ireland
Japan
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Republic of Korea
Sweden
Taiwan
United Kingdom
Q. Can I travel into and out of Australia on my Working Holiday visa?
Yes you can. However if you depart Australia during your 12 month stay, you are not able to “top up” or recover, in any way, the period of time spent outside Australia.
Q. What happens if I get a new passport after I apply for the Visa?
Your working holiday visa application is linked to the passport number provided in your application. If you change any details after you lodge your application, including your passport details then you must notify Go4less immediately
Q. How much money do I need to have in order to enter Australia?
You must have AUD 5000 with you at the time of entry to Australia.
Working in Australia
Working in Australia is a great way to get to know the locals and experience the famous Australian lifestyle.
Check out our guide below to help you get started!
Where to Start
In many cases, especially in retail and hospitality, you'll find that simply walking into a place you want to work and asking for a job is the best option. Hostels also offer good local information on jobs and can sometimes arrange work for travellers. Ask at reception or check their notice boards. Some hostels offer free accommodation if you work a few hours for them cleaning the hostel
Many people start their job searches at places like Travellers Contact Point (TCP) which has branches in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Carins. Travellers Contact Point (TCP) is a very handy one-stop shop for new arrivals and they can offer good advice. They also have a "Travellers At Work" service which has new jobs posted daily. They can also help you with barista courses or Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificates which you will need if you want to work in a bar. The availability of short-term work depends on the number of jobseekers in the market. Usually the best time to find work in Sydney is from April to September. The Christmas/New Year period can be a tough time to find work as the decision-makers in many businesses are on holidays.
Recruitment Agencies
There are lots of employment agencies looking for experienced staff, you just need to know where to look.
Remember when going to Australia to bring a good suit or some smart clothes and always keep an updated copy of your CV saved onto your e-mail.
It is a good idea to register with some specialist recruitment agencies who will help you find work in your chosen field. The more agencies you join the more interviews you will get. Many backpackers with office experience look for temping work as receptionists, admin support, data entry and telesales representatives. This kind of work is handy for those looking for short-term roles. You should arrive at an agency well-presented and have an up-to-date CV (Resume) available in a recent version of Microsoft Word or as a PDF file. You may also be asked to do tests in Microsoft office
Below are a list of website to help you start your Job search:
Jobs in all areas
www.careerone.com.au
www.monster.com/geo/siteselection.asp
www.hays-ap.com
www.employment.byron.com.au
www.bestjobsau.com
www.jobnet.com.au
www.jobfind.com.au
www.jobsearchdownunder.com
www.visitoz.org
IT Jobs
www.itjobs.fairfax.com.au
www.australianit.com.au
Hospitality Jobs
www.vipstaff.com.au
Harvest Jobs
The months of October to April are the prime time for harvest jobs but there is seasonal work all year round. The work is hard but remember anyone who does three months of seasonal work (eg. fruit picking) will be eligible to apply for a Second Working Holiday Visa. Most hostels in fruit picking areas can arrange work and often offer special accommodation and transport for harvest workers. For more information contact the National Harvest Labour Information Service, also see www.harvesttrail.com.au or www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail
Volunteering
WWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) can help you find work across OZ . For more info see www.wwoof.com.au
Or if you want to help the environment check out Conservation Volunteers Australia www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
Nursing and Medical
Australia has a shortage of qualified nurses. Hospitals regularly hire casual staff through nursing agencies. There's also a demand for doctors, and other medical professionals such as physiotherapists, especially if you are willing to work in rural areas.
24/7 Nursing - www.247nursing.com.au
Access Nursing Agency - www.accessnursing.com.au
Australian Nursing Agency (Swing Shift Nurse) - www.swingshift.com.au
Australian Nursing Network - www.ausnursingnet.com.au
JP Nurseforce - www.jpnurseforce.com.au
MediCall Placements - www.medicalplacements.com
Regional Nursing Solutions - www.regionalnursingsolutions.com.au
Contact us
If you would like to talk about Australia and how the Visa works then please feel free to contact us on 01 435 0000 or email Claire@go4less.ie
Or call into our office, we are located at Go4less, 30 Lower Abbey St, Dublin 1. Our office is opened Monday to Friday 0930 to 1730
If you would prefer to make an appointment to come in and see us then please email Claire@go4less.ie with a date and time that suits you!