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Location
  • Australia
Length
52+ weeks
Program Tags
Work Exchanges Working Holiday

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Housing
Hostel
Primary Language
English
Age Max
18

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Starting Price
500
Price Details
The trip price includes a 7-day cultural and adventure package with 7 nights accommodation, some meals and all activities, plus an employment orientation with resume review, job placement, ongoing job support, assistance with bank account, tax filing and local cell service, and help finding and booking ongoing accommodation. The trip price does not include flights, travel insurance and visa costs, but we can handle the visa process for you for a small fee. You must be between 18 and 30 years old to participate in this program.
Mar 25, 2020
Jun 16, 2015
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About Program

Live, work and party in Australia! If you are aged 18-30 Absolute Oz Jobs is your ticket to employment with a twist. Not only will you have 12 months job support, resume reviews, assistance with tax filing, an Aussie bank account and sim card, we can also help you find a roommate and place to live. Oh, did we mention that average pay is US$13-18 per hour?

Kick start your year with 7 nights accommodation and lots of adventures! Meet new friends as you go on city tours, cruises and so much more with 3 days at our action packed beach camp including 4x4 dune tours and sand boarding to wildlife spotting in the surrounding rainforest!

Our in-country team will to support you throughout your time Down Under and you will have access to our 24/7 emergency helpline. With airport transfers when you arrive in Sydney and a buddy list 4 weeks before you travel, you can get in touch with your group before you’ve even left the USA!

New friends. New job. New accent. What are you waiting for?!

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Rebecca
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Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolute Oz is incredible!

Jun 16, 2015

My first week in Sydney was amazing the trip was so good and worth the money we paid, my favourite part of the trip was Port Stevens.

I am now in Surfers Paradise and have an apartment I am also working doing appointment setting for Marketing managers so am getting on really well!

We would not have managed that first week without all of the stuff that was done for us before we even arrived it was so helpful and it put me at ease alot.

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Oz
31
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolutely incredible experience

Dec 1, 2013

The Absolute Oz Jobs perfectly set me up for my time in Australia. From start to finish I was well looked after. An incredibly fun first week included sand boarding, a rainforest beach camp and a city tour before being given comprehensive support to help me find work. I highly recommend this to all!

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Olivia Volpe

Program
Gap 360: Absolute Oz Jobs
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What position do you hold at First Abroad? What led you to join their team?

I work as a Trip Expert with First Abroad, which means that I am here to help travelers find their best possible gap trip! I found out about First Abroad on a whim, but after hearing about their amazing trips and overall goals as a company, it seemed like the perfect match for my wanderlust spirit.

What are you most excited about, both in terms of your role and for First Abroad as a whole?

I get really excited when I can make someone's travel dreams a reality. There's a certain excitement that comes with traveling abroad and matching people with the right adventure means making that excitement a reality. I think First Abroad is going to bring gap years to Americans in a way that has never been done before. Americans are ready to take on the world and we're here to help them do it.

What makes First Abroad's program most unique and special?

The programs at First Abroad are for everyone! There's no strict application process on most of our programs because our main goal is to get people traveling abroad. Also, while we welcome anyone aged 18+, our programs are a great fit for post college aged people who aren't looking to hit corporate America quite yet, or may need a break if they already have.

If you could wake up tomorrow and go on any of First Abroad's trips tomorrow which one would you pick?

Absolute Oz, hands down. I am very happy with my position at First Abroad, but I'm one of the lucky ones. If I had a chance to go work and play in Australia for a year, I'd be crazy not to take it. Plus, we include an intro week in Sydney on this trip, which sounds like an amazing time in itself.

What advice do you have for someone who's considering their first trip abroad?

I think my best piece of advice is to always follow your gut, and pack light! By that I mean take the time to choose the destination and trip that are right for you. Putting in the work before you leave will mean you'll have that much more time for fun stuff once you're there! And as for that second bit, the lighter you pack the easier it is for you to go anywhere at a moment's notice!

Location

Location:
Australia
Currency:
Australia Dollar
Weather:
Jan-Mar
79 F / 63 F
Apr-Jun
72 F / 48 F
Jul-Sep
66 F / 46 F
Oct-Dec
77 F / 55 F
Airports:
Sydney Airport
( SYD )
Melbourne Airport
( MEL )
Brisbane Airport
( BNE )

Australia is one of the largest countries by land area and has a wide variety of climates and regions including desert, beaches, and the outback. Where else can you visit 10,685 beaches, more than 500 national parks, and 8,222 islands in one fell swoop? Unsurprisingly, Australia is regarded as one of the most livable countries, making it a wonderful destination to study, work, and travel abroad.

About Gap 360

Gap years (and shorter trips) for Americans - we think it's about time. Whether you are pre-college, post-college, in between semesters or in between jobs, First Abroad offers a gap trip that fits your individual style, schedule and budget. Work in Australia. Party in Thailand. Backpack in Bali. Volunteer in South Africa. Explore Europe. Over 150...

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