04 May 08 Australian Working Visas for Whitsundays Holiday
The Whitsunday Islands are considered part of Australia, which is one of many countries that participate in the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa scheme. As well as increasing monetary funds, working allows travellers to develop new skills, meet interesting people and experience the Australian way of life. Working on any one of the resort islands in the Whitsundays will guarantee holidayers countless new experiences and cherished memories. Just make sure to obtain a working visa before leaving your home country.
The only way for international travellers to gain work is by possessing a current working holiday visa. Along with numerous minor regulations, the main criteria for obtaining an Australian working visa is that travellers are between the age of 18 and 30, and are without dependent children. Once issued, working visas usually last a maximum of one year and require that travellers only stay with a single employer for a maximum of three months. Along with Australia, other countries that participate in the WHM visa program include the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong and Korea. Citizens of the USA may obtain a short (4 month) working visa, under a similar working scheme program.
28 Apr 08 Employment and Work
There are many work and career opportunities on the Whitsunday Islands and within Airlie Beach. Most of the opportunities are connected to the hospitality industry and give those seeking employment a chance to stay a little longer in this wonderful paradise setting. It is also an ideal way to learn new skills and meet new and interesting people, and really get the ‘feel’ of the place, while earning some money.
None of the Islands have employment bureaus of their own. However, Airlie beach, and other main centers have employment bureaus which offer recourses and information, availability of opportunities and accommodation and expert knowledge and training facilities available for gaining employment on a Whitsunday Island. These bureaus are a good place to start looking for work
Overseas travellers may need a working visa. Australia is one of many countries which participate in the Working Holiday Maker visa scheme. Two of the main criteria for obtaining an Australian working visa is that travellers are between 18 and 30 years of age and are without dependant children.
Temporary work is a great way to extend and expand your holiday, or even make your holiday your ‘way of life’.
