🇦🇺 Working Holiday in Australia, Mate!

📍 Location: Brisbane & Beyond - it's going to be rural!

🌾 Work in Australia with AEA - earn and SAVE $$$!

Welcome to Academic Experiences Abroad (AEA) — in partnership with VisitOz, an award-winning, family-run program since 1991.

Experience life, work, and adventure on rural and outback farms across Australia. Whether you’re looking for a cultural exchange, a career pathway, or simply the adventure of a lifetime, we have a program for you.

💰 Program Cost Options

🇦🇺 Option 1 — 1-Year Program

$2,625 USD - Other major currencies accepted

Includes:

• Up to 1 year of visa support & placement access
• 2–3 Job Opportunities (if you’d like to change)
• Brisbane airport welcome & orientation
• 5-day farm skills training with meals & housing
• Guaranteed rural or outback job placement (see options below)
• Ongoing support for your entire stay

💡 Most participants recover the program cost quickly — paid farm jobs typically start around AUD $25/hour. PS AUD means Australian Dollars :)

🌾 Option 2 — 4-Month Program

$2,210 USD - Other major currencies accepted

Includes:

• 4 months of job placement & support
• 1 Guaranteed Job in rural or outback Australia
• Brisbane airport welcome & setup
• 5-day farm skills training with meals & housing
• Ongoing support during your stay

Both options include:
✅ Guaranteed farm or outback job
✅ Accommodation & meals during training
✅ Airport pickup & city orientation
✅ 24/7 support from AEA + VisitOz teams

🛂 Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)

Your passport to varied and interesting rural and outback jobs in agriculture — for a Gap Year, fun and adventure, a Second or Third Visa, or Career Development for ages 18–30.

How it works:

• Fill out our online application (an interview may be required)
• Prepare documents: passport, education certificate, IELTS 4.5+, proof of $5000 funds, travel insurance (requirements vary by country)
• Pay the placement fee, we accept most major currencies, Fully refundable if not accepted
• Apply for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) -
• Buy a plane ticket to Brisbane, fly to Brisbane (where's that? Check out a map, Mate!)
• Brisbane arrival: greeted at airport, hostel stay, city orientation
• Activities: kayaking, abseiling, cultural tours, BBQ lunch
• Training: 5-day farm skills program at Hidden Gold Farmhouse (safety, livestock, machinery, riding)
• After Graduation → you will be offered a guaranteed well-paid rural or outback job

Job Options:

• Horses & equestrian
• Sheep & cattle stations
• Machinery & tractors
• Crops (cotton, wheat, rice, oats, beans, sunflowers, grapes, olives, nuts, etc.)
• Vets & animal care
• Governess / Au Pair roles
• Rural tourism & hospitality

👩‍👧 Farm Au Pair Program

Australian farms are small self-sufficient communities that welcome Au Pairs into daily family and farm life.

What you’ll do:

• Childcare, cooking, tutoring, and family support
• Looking after animals, pets, cattle, sheep, and horses
• School runs, shopping, and household help

What’s included:

• Au Pair placements may be a mix of wages, room, and board
• Brisbane airport welcome & setup
• 4 days in Brisbane to recover from jet lag
• 5-day farm skills training (with meals & housing)
• Guaranteed job placement (3–6 months)
• Holidays and option for repeat jobs
• Full support throughout your stay

🐄 Farm Career Development

For those seeking a career boost in agriculture or equine industries:

Opportunities include:

• Beef, dairy, sheep, pigs
• Crops, horticulture, fruit & veg growing
• Equine & equestrian roles
• Contracting, machinery driving, welding, carpentry, trades

Benefits:

• Paid roles with good wages
• Brisbane airport welcome & setup
• 4 days in Brisbane to recover from jet lag
• 5-day farm skills training (with meals & housing)
• Guaranteed job placement (3–6 months)
• Holidays and option for repeat jobs
• Full support throughout your stay

🚜 General Farm Work Adventures

Our most flexible pathway — a safe and reliable route to farm jobs across rural and outback Australia.

Features:

• Cattle & sheep stations, cropping, horse work (not fruit-picking)
• Earn and save while traveling
• Qualify for 2nd Working Holiday Visa
• Guaranteed job offers after training

Included:

• Paid roles with good wages
• Brisbane airport welcome & setup
• 4 days in Brisbane to recover from jet lag
• 5-day farm skills training (with meals & housing)
• Guaranteed job placement (3–6 months)
• Holidays and option for repeat jobs
• Full support throughout your stay

✈️ ## 🇦🇺 Australia Working Holiday Program — Step-by-Step Process

✈️ Application & Arrival

1. Apply Online – Complete our simple application form.
2. Pay the placement fee - We accept most major currencies
3. Visa & Flights – We’ll guide you through requirements.
4. Arrival in Brisbane – Airport welcome + recovery days.

🌾 Training & Placement

1. Training Course – 5 days of farm skills with full board.
2. Job Placement – Choose from 2–3 employer options, confirmed during training.
3. Ongoing Support – Backup & assistance for your entire stay.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need farm experience to join?

No. Training is included, and we welcome applicants with childcare, cooking, or general life skills. Enthusiasm and willingness are most important.

How long do placements last?

• Farm Au Pair: 3–6 months
• Farm Career Development: 3 months to 3 years
• General Farm Work: 3 months to 3 years
• Visa 462 Jobs: Up to 1 year per visa, renewable for 2nd and 3rd visas

Are jobs paid?

Yes. Career, General Farm Work, and Visa 462 roles are paid. Au Pair placements may be a mix of wages, room, and board.

Can I extend or do multiple jobs?

Yes! Many participants return for second or third placements. Visa 462 specifically allows multiple renewals.

Is support available while I’m in Australia?

Yes. AEA & VisitOz provide full support from arrival to departure, including emergency contacts and employer backup.

🌏 Why Choose AEA + VisitOz?

• Award-winning programs since 1991
• Network of 2,000+ trusted employers
• Full training, setup, and guaranteed job placement
• Safe, supported, and life-changing experiences