 |
|
 |
 |
City/State: Various |
|
Country: AUSTRALIA
|
|
|
| Cultural Cube Ltd |
16 Acland Road
Devon
UNITED KINGDOM
PL21 9UR
Phone: 0870 742 6932
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Program description: |
|
|
If you're looking for a real Australian experience and to truly immerse yourself in the Australian culture and lifestyle, then this is the program for you!
The Rural Work and Travel program is for people who are keen to experience Australia and support their travels around the country by working in various temporary jobs in the rural field. The programme normally commences with a 5 day course at a Jillaroo and Jackaroo school in NSW. The school is open all year round. At the end of the course, you will receive a letter of reference from the providers.
The Programme includes a guaranteed job, but participants MAY or MAY NOT go straight into work after completion of the course. We have many contacts with farmers and contractors all around NSW who are looking for employees. More often than not, these farmers will want some of the school graduates and will arrange to pick up the graduates on the weekend after completion of the course in order to commence work on the Monday. They also have sheep and cattle stations which regularly take school participants. You need to be a hard worker and a keen learner.
Participants will receive a list of farms around the country that you will be able to contact after your initial job. It will be up to you to phone these farmers and state your interest in working for them.
The five day course is basically your ticket into working in the rural field as most farmers will not employ you without such training, or reference from such a well established school. The school however have stated that if the student is dedicated then they will have no trouble finding work. This means that you need to be proactive and independent with your job search.
Who can take part in this program? The program is aimed at people who are aged between 18 and 30 that are able to obtain an eligible visa to work in Australia.
What types of jobs will there be? There are hundreds of jobs out there! Here are some examples
Fruit picking / Vegetable picking / Farm and station work / Feeding animals / Crop harvesting / Fencing / General Repairs at a farm / Gardening / Farm Nanny
All jobs will vary in their wages. You will be told how much you will be earning per hour by the farmer before you commence working. Sometimes accommodation is provided at the farm where you will be working. Depending on the season, some fruit pickers and farm workers can make anything between A$500- A$1000 per week! The harder you work the more you will earn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General program information: |
|
|
Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18-30
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
No. in group: Varies
Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: You may start at any time during the year.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefits and advantages of the program: |
|
|
Many people decide to go to Australia for a 'Gap Year' Experience or just because it has that 'magic'. You can go on your own, but by joining this Programme, you have the knowledge that you are not going into the 'unknown' and that there will be people there to assist you throughout your stay. You will still be independent and free to do what you want, go where you want and work where and for as long as you want - but by joining this Programme, you will have the essential tools to make your trip successful. Making your application couldn't be easier.
What is included in our service?
- Review and assessment of your application and forwarding to our office in Australia.
- Registration at the school and support service during the placement.
- Guaranteed job.
- Continual point of contact and information point for our participants during their entire stay in Australia.
- Public liability insurance cover. The insurance is legally required and normally worth over $200.
- Regular calls by our staff.
- Visits by our staff to your place of work and continual counselling.
- Welcome pack (Maps, train and bus information, City info + other useful info) (Sydney only or applicants arriving in Sydney first)
- Help with setting up a bank account and applying for a tax file number.
- An address to receive all your mail while in Australia.
- Weekly newsletter full of useful information on living in Australia, our weekly social activities and trips.
- Weekly social activities (Sydney and Melbourne).
- Access to our huge social network of interns and workers in Australia. This includes discounted weekly day trips and weekends away (Sydney only). Instant group of friends within the same age group and doing exactly the same thing as you!!
- 24 hour point of contact.
- Comprehensive orientation about all aspects of living in Australia before the start of your internship (Sydney only)
What is optional?
- Airport Pickup and transfer to your choice of initial accommodation
- Booking of your initial first few nights accommodation
- Booking of accommodation in any part of Australia throughout your stay
- Booking of sightseeing tours in your city of arrival or throughout Australia
- Discounted Mobile Phone
- SIM Card
- Phonecard
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost or price of this program: |
|
|
From A$3320
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Typical person for this program: |
|
|
Program participants should:
Have a good level of conversational English
Be in good health
Be flexible, mature, enthusiastic and responsible…. A sense of humour also helps!!
It is not compulsory, but have a driving licence in their home country plus an international driving license will work to your advantage.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salary/pay/benefits description: |
|
|
Depending on the season, some fruit pickers and farm workers can make anything between A$500- A$1000 per week! The harder you work the more you will earn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
