Why Work In Australia?

Australia is the perfect destination for having the adventure of your life!

You can learn to surf, experience the amazing outback, meet a Kangaroo, become a jackaroo for a few days, or if you enjoy the city life, why not experience the unique lifestyle on offer in Sydney or Melbourne?

Your visa allows you to work up to one year in any type of job, so whether you want to live the vagabond life and work your way across the country, or get yourself a dream job, it is entirely up to you. We’re here to help you make the most of your Australian adventure!

When can I go?

Work Australia is available year-round, so you can arrive whenever it suits you. The seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere, so if you love the warm weather, why not head to Oz as it starts to cool at home, and have a year-long summer!

  • Australia is made up of 6 states and 2 territories and has a population of approximately 21 million people. Our national capital is Canberra which can be found in the ACT.
  • Around 80% of the Australian population lives within the eastern seaboard or on the coastal fringes of the continent. The centre of the continent is mainly desert and sparsely populated.
  • Australia has an average of three people per square kilometre, making it one of the lowest population densities in the world.
State Abbreviation Capital City
New South Wales NSW Sydney
Queensland QLD Brisbane
Victoria VIC Melbourne
South Australia SA Adelaide
Western Australia WA Perth
Northern Territory NT Darwin
Tasmania TAS Hobart

 


“Thanks so much for all the help you guys gave me. If it hadn't been for you all, I would have been so lost when I first got here. Hopefully I'll be in Oz again one day soon and I'll drop by.” -Raj

 

 
 
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