10 Nov 08 Employment Bureaus
There are approximately only nine inhabited Whitsunday Islands which either have small communities and/or small resorts upon them. Hence, there are no islands which currently have an employment bureau establishment present. For international and national Whitsunday Island travellers that are interested in working on the islands, there are a few employment bureaus open on the mainland. In and around Airlie Beach, employment services specialise in hospitality and tourism positions mainly and guarantee high quality service.
Employment bureaus have fully trained professional staff who aim to help all potential island workers gain a job quickly. Ranging from qualified chefs, resort housekeepers and dive instructors to contractors, restaurant wait staff and observatory scientists, there are a range of Whitsunday Island employment opportunities waiting to be filled. For the latest in available island employment positions and useful advice on interview and resume preparation, mainland employment bureaus are the place to visit.
Whitsunday employment bureaus on the mainland offer employment seekers expert knowledge and essential resources needed to gain employment on a Whitsunday Island. Employment bureaus don’t guarantee employment but staff try their utmost to increase a traveller’s chance of gaining employment in paradise.
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.
26 Apr 08 Essential Travel Information
For travellers interested in visiting the Whitsunday Islands, educating oneself with some essential information is an important aspect in making any holiday away from home, truly memorable. Information ranging from the Whitsunday Island’s history and typical weather patterns, through to available communication services and wedding facilities will not only interest, but better inform any traveller to the islands.
The Whitsunday Island’s known history started over 100 million years ago and includes strong Indigenous influences and interesting European past times. The Whitsunday Islands are a collection of 74 major islands located off the Queensland coast, between Brisbane and Cairns. The time zone which applies to this area is Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is ten hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The Whitsunday Islands are also considered to have a tropical climate, little rainfall and trade winds to stabilize the temperature almost all year round.
To organize an unforgettable trip to the Whitsunday Islands, travellers should firstly visit a visitor’s information center located on the mainland in Airlie Beach, Cannonvale or Bowen. At these places, great tours and package options are always on offer, to save travellers to the area a lot of time and money. Staff at the information centers can also provide local advice on attractions, activities and events, scheduled on the entertainment calendar. As the Whitsunday Islands are an area of tremendous natural beauty, there is a high quality selection of potential wedding venues and an assortment of professional facilities and services available to engaged couples. The islands are also a perfect place for honeymoons and romantic escapades in paradise.
There are two Whitsunday Islands and numerous mainland destinations with larger shopping facilities, and all the other resort islands usually have small shops which stock basic essentials. Before visiting any of the islands it is advised to understand what currency is used, where banks are located, how currency exchange and travellers cheques work, and what cards electronic fund transfer (EFTPOS) machines take. Please note that accessibility to communication services such as phones, internet and post may also vary from island to island. Fuel availability and road conditions are also topics only concerning sailors and visitors staying on Hamilton Island.
Lastly, it is important for any Whitsunday Island boater, to familiarize themselves with different moorings, marinas and anchorage points, rules, regulations and exercise caution around restricted areas.
