Australia Work and Holiday

This visa is for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year.

Overview

This visa is for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year.

The program may enable students to obtain credit against further educational degree courses. The exchange program is normally a rotational program and will therefore expose the participant to different operational areas within their field. The participant will be expected to complete entry level tasks, but the program enables the participant to learn and understand more complex and supervisory aspects relating to their profession. It is expected that the program will help the participant to learn new skills to be used in future study, work based and training assignments.

Placement fields

Rotational placements within hotels and resorts may incorporate training in; housekeeping, kitchen; food and beverages, restaurant management, reception, facility management, hotel administration and marketing.

Rotational placements with business may incorporate training in; business organisation, design, planning, production, purchasing, sales, marketing, maintenance, stores and human resources.

Placement Locations

Placements are normally made in 3 to 5 star hotels, resorts and restaurants for both hotel and business placements. The companies are located throughout Australia.

Placement Duration

The visa is valid for 12 months. You may choose to have 1 placement for 6 months or 2 placements (6 months each).

Placement Visa Type

Work and Holiday

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Placement Particulars

Stipend Australian national minimum wage is $15.51 per hour and standard working hours are 40 per week.

Accommodation and meals: The vast majority of placements offer live-in accommodation where participants are housed in staff housing or rooms within the hotel itself that offer all the standard facilities expected. Deduction for accommodation and meals per month would be approximately $600.00 per month. In some areas the cost of live-out accommodation is normally more.
National Insurance You are responsible for all your health costs while you are in Australia. You will not be covered by Australia"s national health scheme (Medicare) unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia.
We recommend that you take out health insurance each time you travel to Australia.
Income Tax is payable every month at a rate of approximately 20% of the candidateвЂ™s salary.

The figures outlined above may be subject to charge.

Travel particulars

Airport Transfers from the nearest airport or train station are sometimes offers by host properties, but participants should calculate approximately $50.00-$100.00 cost.

Flights & Visas are payable by the participant.

Uniforms are not normally provided by the host property.

Program Eligibility

General: You can apply if:

are at least 18 but have not turned 31 years of age at the time you lodge your application
will not be with a dependent child while you are in AustraliaВ
have enough money to support yourself on a working holiday (about AUD 5000)
have enough money to buy a return or onward travel ticket at the end of your stay
have not previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
meet the educational requirements
have functional English
have a letter of support from your government (except applicants from the USA and the PeopleвЂ™s Republic of China)
meet character and health requirements
are a genuine visitor.

Eligible countries

You can apply for this visa if you hold a passport from:

Argentina
Bangladesh
Chile
China, PeopleвЂ™s Republic of
Indonesia
Malaysia
Poland
Portugal
Spain
Thailand
Turkey
United States of America
Uruguay

Education

Depending on the passport you hold, the education requirements may be slightly different.
If you are from the United States of America, you must hold a secondary school (high school) qualification.
If you are from Argentina, Bangladesh, the People"s Republic of China, Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Spain or Uruguay,В you must hold a tertiary qualification or have satisfactorily completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.
If you are from Chile, you must hold a tertiary qualification or have satisfactorily completed or have been approved to do a third year of undergraduate university study.
If you are from Thailand, you must hold a diploma or degree qualification from the specified list of eligible qualifications

Functional English

You must provide evidence that you have at least functional English. This can be:

evidence you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland
an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) average band score of at least 4.5 for the four test components (speaking, reading, listening and writing) completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement
the Occupational English Test (OET) completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement
a Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) total band score of at least 32 for the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement
a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall band score of at least 30 for the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement
a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test overall band score of at least 147 for the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening and the test must have been taken on or after 1 January 2015
all years of primary education and at least three years of secondary school at an institution where all the instruction was in English
at least five years of secondary education (high school) at an educational institution in which all instruction was in English
a post-secondary qualification with at least two years of full-time study, in which all tuition was in English
at least one year of full-time study or equivalent towards a degree, higher degree, diploma or associate diploma at an Australian institution where all the instruction was in English.

Letter of government support

You must include a letter of support from your home government with your application. This letter does not guarantee you a place in the Work and Holiday visa program.
The following agencies issue letters of support:

Argentina: Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bangladesh: Ministry of Home Affairs
Chile: Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Indonesia: Directorate General of Immigration
Malaysia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Poland: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy
Portugal: Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Spain: Secretariat General for Immigration and Emigration, Ministry of Employment
Thailand: Office of Welfare Promotion, Protection and Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups in Bangkok
Turkey: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Uruguay: Uruguayan Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

If you are from the USA or the People"s Republic of China, you do not have to provide a letter of government support.
If you are a Malaysian citizen you need to provide a Malaysian Good Conduct Certificate, which can only be applied for online by selecting the "e-Consular" link on the MalaysianВ Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Health requirements

You must meet certain health requirements. The health examinations you need will depend on your personal circumstances, including your period of stay, country of citizenship, time spent in another country during the last five years and your intended activities in Australia. The results of your health examinations are generally valid for 12 months.

Health insurance

You are responsible for all your health costs while you are in Australia. You will not be covered by Australia"s national health scheme (Medicare) unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia.
We recommend that you take out health insurance each time you travel to Australia.

Character requirements

You must meet certain character requirements. You must be prepared to provide a police certificate from each country you have lived in for 12 months or more during the past 10 years after you turned 16 years of age. Do not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to.
Previous work experience: Preferred but not essential

English Language skills: The participant must have an understanding of the English language to at least intermediate level.

Other language skills: Participants must also detail knowledge and understanding of any other languages in their CV that may be of use to the host property.

Timeframe

Placement should normally be approved within 4 weeks from registration.

Work Permit not required

Visa should normally be secured within 4 weeks from work permit approval.

Safety Money / Emergency maintenance funds

We suggest that you hold $1,000.00 emergency funds at any given time.

Internship Verification

Your college or university may assign an internship verifier. The supervisor of your internship with is detailed on the training plan. Together you will be able to complete tasks in line with the program requirements.

Program Services include the following:

Confirmation of participant eligibility for the program
Documentation guidance
Placement in a host property
Arrangement of a training plan
Visa guidance.
Travel plan guidance.
Arrival orientation package.
Ongoing help and support during the program.


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The participant will be expected to complete entry level tasks, but the program enables the participant to learn and understand more complex and supervisory aspects relating to their profession. It is expected that the program will help the participant to learn new skills to be used in future study, work based and training assignments. Placement fields Rotational placements within hotels and resorts may incorporate training in; housekeeping, kitchen; food and beverages, restaurant management, reception, facility management, hotel administration and marketing. Rotational placements with business may incorporate training in; business organisation, design, planning, production, purchasing, sales, marketing, maintenance, stores and human resources. Placement Locations Placements are normally made in 3 to 5 star hotels, resorts and restaurants for both hotel and business placements. The companies are located throughout Australia. Placement Duration The visa is valid for 12 months. You may choose to have 1 placement for 6 months or 2 placements (6 months each). Placement Visa Type Work and Holiday " " " " " Placement Particulars Stipend Australian national minimum wage is $15.51 per hour and standard working hours are 40 per week. Accommodation and meals: The vast majority of placements offer live-in accommodation where participants are housed in staff housing or rooms within the hotel itself that offer all the standard facilities expected. Deduction for accommodation and meals per month would be approximately $600.00 per month. In some areas the cost of live-out accommodation is normally more. National Insurance You are responsible for all your health costs while you are in Australia. You will not be covered by Australia"s national health scheme (Medicare) unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia. We recommend that you take out health insurance each time you travel to Australia. Income Tax is payable every month at a rate of approximately 20% of the candidateвЂ™s salary. The figures outlined above may be subject to charge. Travel particulars Airport Transfers from the nearest airport or train station are sometimes offers by host properties, but participants should calculate approximately $50.00-$100.00 cost. Flights & Visas are payable by the participant. Uniforms are not normally provided by the host property. Program Eligibility General: You can apply if: are at least 18 but have not turned 31 years of age at the time you lodge your application will not be with a dependent child while you are in AustraliaВ have enough money to support yourself on a working holiday (about AUD 5000) have enough money to buy a return or onward travel ticket at the end of your stay have not previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) meet the educational requirements have functional English have a letter of support from your government (except applicants from the USA and the PeopleвЂ™s Republic of China) meet character and health requirements are a genuine visitor. Eligible countries You can apply for this visa if you hold a passport from: Argentina Bangladesh Chile China, PeopleвЂ™s Republic of Indonesia Malaysia Poland Portugal Spain Thailand Turkey United States of America Uruguay Education Depending on the passport you hold, the education requirements may be slightly different. If you are from the United States of America, you must hold a secondary school (high school) qualification. If you are from Argentina, Bangladesh, the People"s Republic of China, Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Spain or Uruguay,В you must hold a tertiary qualification or have satisfactorily completed at least two years of undergraduate university study. If you are from Chile, you must hold a tertiary qualification or have satisfactorily completed or have been approved to do a third year of undergraduate university study. If you are from Thailand, you must hold a diploma or degree qualification from the specified list of eligible qualifications Functional English You must provide evidence that you have at least functional English. This can be: evidence you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) average band score of at least 4.5 for the four test components (speaking, reading, listening and writing) completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement the Occupational English Test (OET) completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement a Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) total band score of at least 32 for the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall band score of at least 30 for the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test overall band score of at least 147 for the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening and the test must have been taken on or after 1 January 2015 all years of primary education and at least three years of secondary school at an institution where all the instruction was in English at least five years of secondary education (high school) at an educational institution in which all instruction was in English a post-secondary qualification with at least two years of full-time study, in which all tuition was in English at least one year of full-time study or equivalent towards a degree, higher degree, diploma or associate diploma at an Australian institution where all the instruction was in English. Letter of government support You must include a letter of support from your home government with your application. This letter does not guarantee you a place in the Work and Holiday visa program. The following agencies issue letters of support: Argentina: Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bangladesh: Ministry of Home Affairs Chile: Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Indonesia: Directorate General of Immigration Malaysia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Poland: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Portugal: Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spain: Secretariat General for Immigration and Emigration, Ministry of Employment Thailand: Office of Welfare Promotion, Protection and Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups in Bangkok Turkey: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uruguay: Uruguayan Ministry Of Foreign Affairs If you are from the USA or the People"s Republic of China, you do not have to provide a letter of government support. If you are a Malaysian citizen you need to provide a Malaysian Good Conduct Certificate, which can only be applied for online by selecting the "e-Consular" link on the MalaysianВ Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Health requirements You must meet certain health requirements. The health examinations you need will depend on your personal circumstances, including your period of stay, country of citizenship, time spent in another country during the last five years and your intended activities in Australia. The results of your health examinations are generally valid for 12 months. Health insurance You are responsible for all your health costs while you are in Australia. You will not be covered by Australia"s national health scheme (Medicare) unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia. We recommend that you take out health insurance each time you travel to Australia. Character requirements You must meet certain character requirements. You must be prepared to provide a police certificate from each country you have lived in for 12 months or more during the past 10 years after you turned 16 years of age. Do not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to. Previous work experience: Preferred but not essential English Language skills: The participant must have an understanding of the English language to at least intermediate level. Other language skills: Participants must also detail knowledge and understanding of any other languages in their CV that may be of use to the host property. Timeframe Placement should normally be approved within 4 weeks from registration. Work Permit not required Visa should normally be secured within 4 weeks from work permit approval. Safety Money / Emergency maintenance funds We suggest that you hold $1,000.00 emergency funds at any given time. Internship Verification Your college or university may assign an internship verifier. The supervisor of your internship with is detailed on the training plan. Together you will be able to complete tasks in line with the program requirements. Program Services include the following: Confirmation of participant eligibility for the program Documentation guidance Placement in a host property Arrangement of a training plan Visa guidance. Travel plan guidance. Arrival orientation package. Ongoing help and support during the program.
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