Work And Travel

What is Work & Travel Australia?

AIFS’ Work & Travel Australia offers all the support you need to live, work and play in Australia!

Not just an arrival program, AIFS’ definitive support package is perfect for first time travelers or those travelers wanting the ease of having all the services and support they need under one roof!

From the moment you touch down, an AIFS representative will be there to meet you and arrange your speedy transfer from Sydney’s airport to your downtown accommodation, only a short walk from AIFS. The next day a 4-hour orientation will give you the low down on jobs, accommodation, travel and everything you need to work, live and explore Australia.

Thereafter the choice is yours; visit AIFS’ Job Desk for your first job, use the internet lounge or just have a chat with one of our staff about our plans. AIFS’ Work & Travel Australia is specifically designed to support you.

What’s Included?

Airport transfer: Makes your transfer to the hostel easy & hassle-free.
2 nights accommodation & breakfast: A short walk from AIFS and in the heart of the city, participants stay in the best hostels in Sydney.
Arrival orientation: Comprehensive 4-hour induction with everything you need to know about working, living and travelling in Australia.
Bank account upon arrival: A safe and easy way to transfer money and have a bank account ready for employers upon arrival.
VIP discount card: Hundreds of dollars of travel and accommodation discounts across Australia.
Comprehensive Job Support: From working on a fishing boat to pulling beers at the Grand Prix, we have a wide range of jobs around Australia, many only offered through AIFS. Save yourself time and money by having access to a wide variety of jobs and excellent advice about working in Australia.
Fortnightly e-newsletter & members only website: For up-to-date job, travel and what’s-on news look no further than our e-broadcasts. No matter where you are in Australia you will receive current jobs and program information. If you prefer, AIFS’ Member only website contains the same information plus lots of cool tips to make the most of your stay.
Free internet: Equivalent to hundreds of dollars of free Internet. As a program member you will receive 30 minutes every day @ AIFS’ centre and 50 hours free at over 12 other locations around Australia.

Types of Jobs

There are always jobs available if you want to work in Australia. The following is a sample of the most popular jobs at AIFS” Job Desk…

Hospitality

Pubs/Night clubs
Cafes/Restaurants
5 star hotels/Resorts
Theme parks/Functions
Music/Sporting events

Hospitality work can be fast-paced and exciting, and is a great way to meet Australians and other travellers. Work is easy to obtain if you have prior customer service experience. For many jobs you'll need a uniform, such as black trousers/skirt and a white shirt. In most states you'll also need a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (RSA), for any job where you're serving alcohol. The best times to find hospitality work are September to March, however there is work available all year round in most areas.

Retail

Sales assistants
Stocktake workers
Warehouse staff

Retail work is in department stores, boutiques and specialty stores. For positions with direct customer contact, you need excellent English and most employers prefer some experience with sales, customer service or cash handling. Warehouse/stocktake positions are unskilled and easy to obtain. The Christmas period is the busiest time of the year when many stores all around Australia need extra staff - particularly department stores.