Every year Tourism Australia holds a contest know as the “World’s best jobs†in which six winners are will each get a job for six month and will be paid 100,000 AUD. The various jobs include Chief Funster, Outback Adventurer, Park Ranger, Wildlife Caretaker, Lifestyle Photographer and Taste Master. The jobs are based out of New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Melbourne and Western Australia.
The rules of this competition are simple; anyone who is above the age of 18 and legally allowed to work in Australia can apply for this. According to the Andrew McEvoy, MD, Tourism Australia the main aim of this competition is to improve the number of applications for working holiday visa for Australia. This is important as every individual who comes to Australia, spends around 13000 to 15000 AUD on an average and also contributes to the workforce in the unskilled job category.
This year the competition has already started and applicants have been shortlisted. Today the working holiday visa is offered to individuals from 29 countries and there is a proposal to extend it to 13 more countries. Tourism Australia is spending around 2.3 million dollars on this campaign and another 1.7 million will be raised from corporate funding and state sponsorship.
Youth tourism comprise of more than 25% of all international arrivals in Australia and this campaign is a nice way to showcase what Australia has to offer. If you have not made it to the shortlisted list you can always apply for the working holiday visa to Australia. To apply for the working holiday visa to Australia you should:
Be between the ages of 18 and 30.
You should be a national of a country, who has working holiday arrangements with Australia.
You should not bring any dependent children.
You should be of sound health and character.
You should have enough funds.
You should have heath and tourist insurance
You should be outside Australia when this visa is granted.
Australia has always been a favored holiday destination across the globe. Australia finds resonance amongst youngsters because its sun kissed pristine beaches, the amazing nightlife, and great culture for sports. Australia is also known for its adventure sports, vineyards and obviously the awesome Australian beer.
The working holiday visa gives an opportunity to youngsters between the age of 18 to 30 to visit Australia and stay there for a period of twelve month but the best part is that this visa allows you to work and supplement your holidays.
Youngsters can choose between varieties of jobs, it helps to youngsters to gain hands on work experience, mingle between the locals, learn about the culture, make new friends and also earn money. It is not necessary that a person sticks to one place only, as you explore Australia and move to various places, you can change your job too. Most exciting jobs which are also very popular among youngsters are farm jobs, jobs at vineyards, surfing trainers, bartenders, hotel jobs etc.
Working holiday visa is a unique way to explore Australia, it provides an opportunity to not only explore the great nation but also earn some invaluable overseas work experience.
What comes to your mind when you hear the following words, beer, kangaroo, beaches, sunshine, cricket, Koalas , and the Great Barrier Reef ( that, by the way mate, is the only living thing visible from space) , the hints are pretty obvious, its Australia.
Australia’s Flag
The sunshine nation, the land of pristine beaches, where beer should be the national drink (the amount of beer these guys can guzzle down is awesome), if you are a traveler than you have landed up in the right place. A land which offers you everything, no matter what your interests are, you are a sports lover, we have cricket and Australian rules football, did you say beaches, don’t worry mate, we have plenty of them. Hmmm… an environmentalist, guess what? We have something for you too, lots of diverse flora and fauna and a whole lot of species and of course, the Great Barrier Reef, and if you just want to have fun, well then, we offer them in zillions.
Now that you have read so much about this fascinating country, I am sure you must be thinking how to get there? Don’t worry, just read on.
You can travel to Australia on tourist visa, working holiday visa (this one actually allows you earn and sponsor your own travel, wow) and if you have a family there, then you can go on a family visa (that’s what families are for, to give you a good time). Now, I will tell you, how to get these visas.
Tourist Visas Australia:
Australia is one of the best tourist destinations. Sun kissed beaches, the blue oceans, the Great Barrier Reef, the diverse flora and fauna, you name it and you get it. There are different tourist visa you can apply for:
ETA (visitor) Subclass 976 – An electronically stored authority for short-term visits to Australia of up to 3 months. Available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who are outside Australia.
E Visitors (Subclass 651) – An electronically stored authority for visits to Australia for tourism or business purpose for up to three months. Available to passport holders from the European Union and a number of other European countries, who are outside Australia.
Tourist Visa (Subclass 676) – A temporary tourist visa allowing a stay in Australia of up to three or six or 12 months. Applicants can apply from both outside and in Australia. Some tourists are eligible to lodge an online application for an e676 Tourist visa.
Working Holiday Visa Australia
The Working Holiday Visa is probably one of the best way to way to discover a country. It not only allows you to explore the country but also allows you to work, this way you can sponsor your own holiday, mentioned below is the eligibility criteria for working holiday visa, Australia.
– Â You should be outside Australia, when the visa is granted. – Â You should be between the age of 18 and 30. – Â You should not be accompanied by children under 18 years of age. – Â You should satisfy the health and character requirements. – Â You should have a health insurance. – Â You should have sufficient funds, for which you may be asked for documental evidence.
Family Visa Australia:
Family visa is meant for those individuals looking to settle in Australia with their family and spouses. Visas are often granted on the basis of family ties in Australia. There are a number of different types of Australian family visas, suiting the general need.
Partner Visa: Partner Visa is for those individuals who are either married or are in a de facto relationship. A temporary Partner Visa is granted if all the essential criteria are met, after that within a span of two years a permanent Partner Visa is granted, provided all the requirements are met.
