Work in Australia
Swap work suits for wetsuits, boardrooms for board shorts and working lunches for working holidays. Spend up to 12 months living, working and travelling in Australia.
Why do a working holiday in Australia?
A rite of passage for travellers, Australia is the unicorn of the working holiday world. Combining the ultimate travel destination with a backpacker-friendly work culture and one of the highest minimum wages in the world, it puts both the ‘work’ and ‘holiday’ into working holiday.
With employers used to taking on overseas travellers, it's possible to find work across most industries – from construction sites to creative agencies. And across the whole country. Which means you can go walkabout hopping between Australia’s cities, beaches, outback and rainforests – picking up casual work in bars, hostels and farms to fund the next leg of your Aussie adventure.
No hassle travel
We put in the work, so you don’t have to. We’ll process your working holiday visa, set up the essentials such as your Aussie bank account and tax file number, help you find a job and hook you up with hostels, trips and nights out.
The down low on working holidays Down Under
How long for
An Australia working holiday visa lasts for 12 months, and you have 12 months to enter the country once your visa is approved. It’s possible to apply for a second and even a third visa by doing three months of ‘specified work’ in regional Australia during each visa.
When to go
Australia has long hot summers (Nov-Mar) and mild winters (Jun-Sep). But as with all things Australia, there are extremes. Like snowy ski resorts in Victoria and New South Wales in winter (we know, mind blown) and wet and humid summers in the tropical north.
Where to go
What makes Australia such an iconic gap year destination is being able to pick up work as you travel, giving you the chance to experience the true Australia. From reefs to rainforest, wetlands to wineries and deserts to deserted islands – it’s like 365 holidays in one year.
How long for
An Australia working holiday visa lasts for 12 months, and you have 12 months to enter the country once your visa is approved. It’s possible to apply for a second and even a third visa by doing three months of ‘specified work’ in regional Australia during each visa.
When to go
Australia has long hot summers (Nov-Mar) and mild winters (Jun-Sep). But as with all things Australia, there are extremes. Like snowy ski resorts in Victoria and New South Wales in winter (we know, mind blown) and wet and humid summers in the tropical north.
Where to go
What makes Australia such an iconic gap year destination is being able to pick up work as you travel, giving you the chance to experience the true Australia. From reefs to rainforest, wetlands to wineries and deserts to deserted islands – it’s like 365 holidays in one year.
BUNAC presents You in '23
Laidback surf towns, stylish cities and barefoot tropical islands. You’re not in Kansas now, Toto. (Different Oz maybe). Press play on the ultimate Australia working holiday with BUNAC.
How to go
All three of our Work Australia packages include your working holiday visa. Our team even apply for the visa on your behalf to make sure it’s submitted correctly. Life’s too short for the extra admin.
7-day Ultimate Australia
Half work trip half road trip – spend your first week with travellers just like you. Includes the visa help and work inclusions of the Essential Australia, but with 7 nights’ accommodation, surf lessons, BBQs, road trips and more.
4-day Essential Australia
Everything you need to hit the ground running in Oz. Find work, find a place, find a date (we’re joking, maybe). Includes your visa, 3 nights’ accommodation, 12 months’ job support, guided city tour, social events and more.
Kickstart Australia
The Baloo of the working holiday world, this is the bare necessities of what you need to start legally working in Australia. Includes your visa, bank account set up, tax file number, tax refund help and more.
Get in the friend zone
Confused about where to go and what work you can do? Call us for a yarn. We’ll help you figure out your trip and answer any questions. Such as: what’s a yarn? (Aussie for a chat), or why are thongs flip flops in Oz but underwear everywhere else? (No idea).
Why BUNAC
Book with travellers. Expert job hunters, visa translators and parent whisperers – all our team have worked or volunteered abroad.
We include your visa, plus all the essentials such as your tax file number and Aussie bank account.
We take the stress out of finding a job, both when you land and for the whole of your visa.
We connect you with people like you, through WhatsApp groups, social events and trips.
Travel with confidence
Total peace of mind with our Booking Guarantee*
Book with a deposit and pay eight weeks before you fly
24/7 emergency help and support at home and abroad
60+ years of work, learn and intern abroad expertise
From the Blog
10 reasons to do a working holiday in Australia
Australia vs New Zealand - which gap year is best?
BUNAC’s A-Z of Australia
10 reasons to do a working holiday in Australia
Australia vs New Zealand - which gap year is best?
BUNAC’s A-Z of Australia
