🇦🇺 Working Holiday in Australia, Mate!

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

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

Welcome to AEA / Academic Experiences Abroad — 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.

🛂 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) - Apply for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)
• Buy a plane ticket to Brisbane, fly to Brisbane
• 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

✈️ Application Process

1. Apply Online – Complete our simple application form.
2. Visa & Flights – We’ll guide you through requirements.
3. Arrival in Brisbane – Airport welcome + recovery days.
4. Training Course – 5 days of farm skills with full board.
5. Job Placement – Choose from 2–3 employer options, confirmed during training.
6. Ongoing Support – Backup & assistance for your entire stay.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🌏 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

📬 Contact

📧 Team@aeastudyabroad.com
🌐 www.aeastudyabroad.com/workinaustralia

• South Korea’s 3rd largest city (pop. 2.5 million)

• Between Seoul (1h45m by KTX) and Busan (50m by KTX)* Known for:

  • Vibrant student life (23 universities/colleges)
  • Lower cost of living than Seoul
  • Industries: Fashion, high-tech, electronics
  • Events: Chicken & Beer Festival, Jazz Festival, Colorful Daegu

🏠 Accommodation

• 28 nights in shared apartment (twin or 6-share)
• En-suite bath, kitchenette, washing machine, lockers
• Central location, walkable to language school
• Shared lounge, kitchen, Wi-Fi, filtered water

📘 Language Classes

• Provided by “The Box,” Daegu’s largest language school
• Choose: 2 or 5 sessions/week (90 minutes each)
• Levels: Beginner to Upper-Intermediate
• Daily 2-hour language exchange sessions (free)

💼 Job Opportunities in Daegu

Common job opportunities for Working Holiday participants include:

• English Teaching Assistant (No Korean required)
• Childcare/Nanny Roles in English (No Korean required)
• Cafés, Bars, and Restaurants (Basic Korean required)
• Modeling
• Accommodation for Work (e.g., hostels, farms)

Additionally, large companies such as Samsung and Coupang hire staff with little or no Korean language skills for roles like:

• Packing products for shipment
• Loading and unloading goods
• Labeling items

💰 Pay & Work Conditions

• Wage: KRW 9,860/hour (national minimum)
• Hours: Up to 25 hours/week (per visa rules)
• Note: Work is intended as a secondary part of the experience.

🚫 Job Restrictions

Jobs requiring professional licenses—like lead teaching roles or chef positions—are not allowed under the Working Holiday Visa.

💡 Language Learning Encouraged

Learning Korean significantly expands job opportunities and enhances the overall experience.

🌆 Guaranteed Hospitality Jobs in Seoul

We offer guaranteed hospitality jobs in Seoul, secured during the 4-week orientation period in Daegu. Participants can begin working shortly after.

🔧 Example Job Roles

• Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés, pubs, hotels, and guesthouses
• Common tasks include:
  • Serving
  • Kitchen assistance
  • Dishwashing
  • Luggage handling
  • Room service
  • Table setting
  • Cleaning
  • Pizza or burger preparation
  • Other similar duties

💰 Pay & Work Details

• Wage: KRW 9,860/hour (minimum wage) or slightly higher
• Hours: Maximum allowed under the Working Holiday visa

✅ Job Placement Process

• Exact job/employer details are unknown before travel
• Placement is guaranteed shortly after orientation
• If the first interview doesn’t lead to a job, more interviews will be arranged
• Flexibility is essential; participants are expected to accept roles unless they have a valid reason not to

✈️ Package Includes

• Access to an online knowledge base with info on living and working in South Korea
• Zoom preparation session (2–4 weeks before arrival)
• Meet & Greet at Incheon Airport (Seoul)
  • Arrival is always on the Friday before the first Monday of each month
  • Escort to train to Daegu (ticket not included; help provided)
  • Pickup at Daegu station and escort to accommodation
• 28 nights of accommodation in a shared apartment in Daegu (twin or 6-share)
• Help with all formalities:
  • Alien Registration Card (ARC)
  • Resident registration
  • Tax number
  • Public health system registration
  • Pension fund
  • Pre-paid SIM card
  • Bank account
• Weekly social activity or outing
• Job counseling session (~2 hours)
• CV translation to Korean + formatting for local job market
• Personal job search support
• 1 year of support for all matters related to living and working in Korea