Are you ready for an adventure in the sun?
Join GO International for your Working Holiday in Australia!
Are you ready for an adventure in the sun?
Melbourne, Sydney
Location
2-12 months
Duration
18-35
Age
Working Holiday Visa
Visa
Year-round
Dates
What is a Working Holiday?
This is a unique program offered by the Canadian Government with many names (Working Holiday/Youth Mobility/Work and Travel), but the same amazing premise:
As a Canadian citizen, you are able to live and work abroad in another country while meeting locals, exploring the culture and earning your living and travel costs. True to the motto: Be more than a tourist!
It has never been easier to enjoy a paid holiday in one of the world’s most popular destinations, such as Australia, Germany and New Zealand.
Low-level requirements
Flexible duration, location and schedule
Low-budget program opportunities
Job guarantees through GO International’s partners
All the Support You'll Need to Make the Move:
We’ll take care of the boring processes so you can spend less time being confused about admin, and more time earning money and enjoying the sun. Rest assured, we’ve done all the hard work for you. Reputable employers, pre-arranged interviews, accommodations, best places to eat, and opportunities to meet new friends.
As part of our program, our Australian team will help you find a place to call home, make friends and find a job QUICK.
With one-year access to a ton of job leads and personal job coaching from our staff, you’ll find yourself working in no time! Moreover, we have an exclusive in-house recruitment agency in Sydney and Melbourne ready to offer attractive backpacker jobs!
Through our program, you will also meet plenty of friends during your travels, find a place to live, and get help with your visa application and all the other administrative paperwork you will need to have while you are there. Join in on our weekly social activities in our offices in Sydney and Melbourne and, as a result, make tons of friends from around the world.
Partner's Office in Melbourne
Partner's office in Sydney
GO INTERNATIONAL RECOMMENDS:
Australia Platinum Adventure Package
Join other fellow backpackers for a week of fun, excitement and the chance to make new friends at the very start of your working holiday in Australia.
This package includes 7 nights of accommodation in a hostel, as well as a 7-day adventure-packed program in Sydney.
Sydney
Welcome to Australia. Today is the recommended arrival date. Once you land in Sydney, access the shuttle service to take you to your home for the next week – Nomads Sydney. Check in and rest up or explore the city area. Your activity week with the group starts tomorrow!
Our week kicks off at 10am when you will meet your group leader and the rest of arrival week group. We will give you a brief overview on what’s going to happen for the week ahead followed by our comprehensive info / welcome orientation session where we’ll explain everything you need to know about working and travelling around Australia. Our team are all experienced travellers and have startedwhere you are now. We’ll support you in anything you need and answer any questions you may have.
Our city tour kicks off at midday. We will see the Sydney Harbour Bridge & the Opera House and explore the Botanical Gardens. At the same time, you’ll be getting to know your new mates in Australia and taking some awesome photos to make your mates back home jealous! Tonight, we visit our favourite party bar for our Welcome Dinner.
This afternoon we visit Sydney’s famous cliff-top coastline and walk from Coogee to Bondi beach. We will explore six beaches along the way! It’s the perfect way to take multiple swims or work on your tan before taking in the sights of Bondi! The afternoon and evening are available to do as you please. Watch the sunset in Bondi Beach or return to the city and continue to explore the night life and social scene in the Harbour City. Your group leader will be sure to give a number of suggestions in and around town to make sure you get to see the very best side of Sydney!
Immerse yourself in the true blue Aussie tradition that is ‘catching a wave’ at our morning surf lesson. Our qualified and local Surf Guides will teach you the ins and outs of surfing with ocean safety, surfing techniques, warm-up, and time in the water. We’ll have you gliding along a wave in no time. After a day at the beach, we’ll get dressed up for a fun night on the town! Meet the group at one of our favourite party bars before starting our Sydney Pub Crawl. We visit some hot spots in the city with a couple of welcome drinks along the way.
You can’t come to Sydney and not visit the Blue Mountains! This morning, you’ll escape the city and travel to the Blue Mountains National Park, a short drive from Sydney. Enjoy hiking, visit waterfalls, spot wild kangaroos, and take in some of the Bluey’s spectacular views!
Today we will jump on our very own Catamaran for a cruise on Sydney Harbour. We will spend the day cruising, swimming, and chilling on Sydney Harbour and enjoy our first Aussie BBQ on deck.
This morning you will attend a job search seminar to learn lots of tips and tricks about job search in Australia. Our team will make sure you’ve got everything sorted for living and working in Australia, and we’ll get you registered with our WTC jobs program to connect you to our wide network of employers.
Tonight, is our last night together. After a group dinner, we celebrate new friendships and your upcoming time in Australia.
This morning your first week down under comes to an end. The itinerary is over, but your adventure continues. You will have access to our team, mail holding, job guidance and more for your entire time down under.
Melbourne
Welcome to Australia. Today is the recommended arrival date. Once you land in Melbourne, access the shuttle service to take you to the beachside suburb of St Kilda. You can check in and rest up as your activity week with the group starts tomorrow.
Our week kicks off at 10am when you will meet your group leader and the rest of arrival week group. We will give you a brief overview on what’s going to happen for the week ahead followed by our comprehensive info / welcome orientation session where we’ll explain everything you need to know about working and travelling around Australia. Our team are all experienced travellers and have started where you are now. We’ll support you in anything you need and answer any questions you may have.
Our city tour kicks off at midday where we will visit the most popular sights in Melbourne including the laneways and local food markets! This evening we celebrate the week to come with our welcome dinner.
This morning we spend time with the local work and travel team who will make sure you’ve got everything sorted for living and working in Australia, and we’ll get you registered with our WTC jobs program to connect you to our wide network of employers.
This afternoon we explore more of the famous beachside hotspot – St Kilda. We will hang out at the popular St Kilda Beach and visit the famous promenade
This morning we learn a popular Aussie local activitiy – stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) at the iconic St Kilda Beach. The SUP instructors will have you paddling effectively in a short period of time, and ensure you leave with adequate knowledge to paddle on your own for your time down under. The afternoon is free to continue exploring before the group gets back together this evening to explore Melbourne’s Nightlife! We will visit iconic venues and Australia’s best social scene!
After a fun night out exploring Melbournes famous nightlife, we will get together for lunch in the famous Botanical Gardens. This afternoon we have a free day to explore the Melbourne local social scene.
Exhilarate your senses with a full-day visit to the award-winning coastal oasis known as the Peninsula Hot Springs, only 90 mins from Melbourne. An idyllic escape for some much needed relaxation and thermal bathing with over 50 globally-inspired bathing experiences within the one Bath House.
Once you’re completely restored, we’ll head to discover some of the Mornington Peninsula’s other iconic locations. We’ll ascend to the area’s highest point at Arthurs Seat for amazing views out over Port Phillip Bay at Murrays Lookout. Next up, we’ll head to Mt Martha Beach to admire this stunning sandy beach and its vibrant bathing boxes. Be sure to have your camera ready for these two Insta worthy spots! Following a day of exploring, come together with your group for the legendary Red Eye Bar’s infamous Bingo night
Today we explore the Great Otway National Park and the artistic beachside villages of Apollo Bay and Lorne. We will stop for lunch where we can watch Aussie surfers in action at famed beaches such as Bells Beach and Torquay. And of course there will be photo opportunities at the famous Twelve Apostles. At our group farewell, we celebrate new friendships and your upcoming time in Australia over goodbye drinks and some snacks.
This morning your first week down under comes to an end. The itinerary is over but your adventure continues. You will have access to our team, mail holding, job guidance and more for your entire time down under.
” TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH TO MEET YOURSELF. “
7-day adventure package
7 nights accommodation (incl. breakfast) at a 4.5 – 5 star hostel and priority check-in
Airport pickup and transfer
Step by step guidance on how to apply for a Working Holiday Visa
Help opening an Australian Bank account (pre-arrival)
Australian Orientation and information session upon arrival
12 months guaranteed job assistance with CV writing and Job Interview guidance
12 months full access to Members only in-house Recruitment Agency (Sydney and Melbourne)
Exclusive access to our Online Job Board and Online Members Portal (log in provided 3 weeks before your arrival)
Toll-free 24/7 Emergency Support for any accidents (so your parents don’t lie awake at night worrying about you)
FREE city tour, beach walk, pub crawl and drink vouchers
FREE Ice Breaker meeting with welcome snacks and drinks (attend as many times as you want!)
Social Activities Program for getting to know your fellow backpackers
Assistance with finding long-term accommodation (Sydney and Melbourne)
Tax File Number Registration
2nd year work visa information pack
In-house travel shop with members-only discounts, offers and regular travel assistance
Private mailbox with mail holding and forwarding (Sydney and Melbourne)
Access to our offices and facilities in Sydney and Melbourne (free internet access, free use of phone, fax, photocopying and scanning)
What’s not included:
Flight tickets and other fees
Visa fees (approximately $435 CAD)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal expenses
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM:
- You are a Canadian citizen residing in Canada
- You have a valid Canadian passport
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 (and must not turn 36 before Australia issues you your working holiday visa)
- A clean police record
- Intermediate or better working knowledge of English
- Be eligible to apply for a working holiday visa (we’ll help you apply) and the funds to apply (approximately $435 CAD)
- A bank statement that certifies you have access to at least $5,500 AUD ($4,700 CAD) in available funds
- You must have never previously held an Australian working holiday visa
- Medical insurance for the duration of your entire trip
- Meet health and personal character requirements
- You must not have any dependent children
With the Working Holiday visa, you are eligible to stay in Australia for up to 12 months. During this time, you are allowed to work for one employer at the same location for up to 6 months.
Seize Your Moment in the Sun with Your Australian Working Holiday!
If you are already packing your bags, why not travel Down Under?
Australia is the most popular backpacking and working holiday destination out there. This means, you will easily make contact with other international travelers and find friends to go on a road trip or share a flat with.
As an English-speaking country, Australia is easy for most Canadians to navigate. The Australian economy relies on work and travelers looking for temp jobs in hospitality, tourism or on their farms. For those seeking a career boost, Australia’s travel and hospitality industries are known throughout the world for their excellence in service. After you’ve completed a job stint in Australia, you’ll be set to continue your education or jump start your career.
If you want to add a study component to your travels, you can do that too! Your Australian working holiday visa allows you to study for four months if you’d like to extend your stay on your own.
You will start your Working Holiday adventure in one of Australia’s popular metropolis:
Sydney:
The most populous city in Australia, known for its distinctive harbour front with the Sydney Opera House and continuously voted one of the most livable cities in the world.
Melbourne:
A hub full of culture and arts, where you can find a vibrant scene of cafes, bars, plazas, restaurants and museums.
And with all the beautiful Australian beaches and sunny weather, It’s a great time to escape the Canadian cold to experience a new adventure in a land known for its relaxed lifestyle and beach culture.
Overall, Australia offers an excellent opportunity for young Canadians looking for a working vacation they’ll remember for the rest of their lives!
If you’re travelling for the first time and would like more support, you’ll never feel alone in a new country with our program. Whether it’s a list of all the things you need to do at tax time or simply a friendly face… Our program is ideal for Canadian travelers moving to Australia for the first time, just like the well-traveled explorer.
If you’re looking for a memorable travel experience that connects you with employment opportunities and provides 24/7 support, then you need to consider an Australian Working Holiday Program with Go International.
This totally depends on your own preferences. All our packages include the service and assistance from GO International before your departure and our Australian partner in Sydney and Melbourne.
Silver Package: Service and Assistance only.
Gold Package: Service and assistance, plus airport shuttle and first 2 nights in the hostel.
Platinum Package: All above, 7 nights in the hostel and a fun-filled week of adventure!
We can’t guarantee you a job, however GO International and our team in Australia will do everything to assist you with finding one as soon as possible!
The three magic words for finding a job in Australia are: Flexibility, openness and initiative. As long as you are open to making small compromises, potentially move to a different place for your dream job and put yourself out there, your chances of getting a job quickly are very high!
We have a database of reputable employers in the Australian travel and hospitality industry who have a great reputation for providing travelers with rewarding work experiences.
You will receive access to the online job board 21 days before your arrival in Australia.Once in Australia, our team will help you with your CV, cover letter, and with coaching on job-hunting skills, which means you will have a better chance of receiving job offers in your current and future job searches.
In our offices in Sydney and Melbourne, we also offer an exclusive in-house job recruitment service. Simply leave your resume with our job placement experts and they will call you back with your next money-earning opportunity.
The Working Holiday visa is an open work permit, which means that you can apply for any job you are interested in and qualified for. However, Australia has the special regulation that you are only allowed to work with one employer for up to 6 months – out of the 12 months you are allowed to stay in Australia. This makes it very difficult to get a skilled job.
Australia is still the most popular Work and Travel destination in the world and an amazing destination for your work abroad, but if your goal is to gain work experience in your field, then we recommend looking into our Working Holiday Program in New Zealand.
Australia has a special limitation, which only allows you to work for one employer for up to 6 months.There are some exceptions (e.g. working at a different location for the same employer or working in Northern Australia in a specific industry), but if your focus is to gain work experience in your field, then we recommend considering our New Zealand Working Holiday Program.Have a look at the website of the Australian government for more information.
Australia is the perfect working holiday destination to make friends easily! You will meet fellow backpackers at every corner, potentially already on your flight to Down Under – just keep your eyes open for the wanderlust in their eyes.
With our Platinum package, you will spend 7 adventure-filled days together in a closed group of international participants. These could be your new best friends from day 1! When you book our gold package, you will stay with your fellow working travelers in our hostel for the first two nights. This means, you will be able to make connections right away! You will meet your new friends again during the orientation session and hopefully, saved their phone numbers by now. Because chances are, you will find a lot in common with many of your fellow backpackers.
Also at work, you will develop close bonds with many of your workmates— friendships that will last for a lifetime.This is your time for an adventure, to invent yourself new and to determine the path of your next 12 months. Just try to be open and you will have new friends before you realize it!
This will vary across different employers. Our employment partners will provide you with at least a minimum wage salary (minimum wage in Australia is $19.84 AUD/hour).
The minimum wage in Australia is rather high (ca. $19 CAD at the moment), however remember that the living costs are also higher in comparison, even to Canada!
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