Earn Money in Sydney

Vacancy: Earn Money in Sydney
Company: Oyster Worldwide
Category: General, Catering, Tourism
Dates: Pick up from Sydney Airport on the first Sunday of every month. Visa valid for 12 months
Salary: Between Aus$15 and $25 per hour

If you want to experience working and travelling abroad but don’t want to make the first step on your own then this placement is perfect for you. You will join an instant group of friends and be shown around the city, getting all the insider local knowledge that you’ll need.

You’ll be helped to sort out your tax file number, get your Medicare cover, open a bank account and get an Australian SIM card and phone card. You will also do an RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course which is vital if you want to work in a bar or licensed restaurant or café. Our representative, Alex, will be showing you around her hometown whilst helping to find you a job and an apartment.

It's not all hard work either. We include a number of fun trips including surf lessons on the famous Bondi Beach all within the participation fee. We also put on regular get togethers over a BBQ and beer at Bondi for all the people who have arrived that week, as well as those who have been in Sydney for a while already. It's a good chance to meet new people and share tips on Sydney life. You won't be bored:Sydneyalways has something new to offer and you will struggle to see and do it all, no matter how long you stay. Just don't be tempted into spending all your travelling money while you're there!

What will I be doing?

The work available to you in Sydney is plentiful, with the majority of the jobs in retail, bars, restaurants, cafés or offices. The pay is pretty good, with wages around $15 per hour if you have no experience, up to around $25 per hour for those with relevant skills.

Working in a city abroad definitely helps your CV and gives you excellent preparation for going away to university or starting a future job. And what better city to work in than Sydney? You will be working with Australians and most likely other backpackers too, so you’ll instantly be making friends in the workplace and adding to your social life. You can work for each employer for a maximum of 6 months. By that time you will have the skills and know-how to find yourself another job if you want it.

Accommodation

You'll spend your first week in a hostel in the heart of the city, within walking distance of one of the main train stations, the supermarket, the main shopping areas and Darling Harbour. The hostel has a huge kitchen, laundry and computer area, with an adjoining bar and restaurant that holds nightly activities. You will be sharing an en-suite room with the rest of your group.

During the week you will be helped to search for an apartment for the rest of your time in Sydney. However, you might like to continue staying in the hostel for a weekly discounted rate. Shared apartments inSydneyare around A$230 per week.

Supporting you

Alex will be there for you from the beginning, when she picks you up from the airport. You'll get to know her very well during your orientation week when she will take you around and give you lots of local knowledge. After this, Alex will take more of a backseat, but she will still be there if you need her. She’ll also be holding weekly BBQs and beers that you can go along to throughout your time in Sydney.

What do I get for my money?

To participate in the 3 month programme there is a charge of £1300, this includes:

• Full support throughout from the UK (including a pre-departure course) and our representative in Sydney
• Airport pickup
• First 14 nights accommodation including 14 breakfast and 2 dinners
• Job training course with help finding a job and an apartment
• RSA course, great to put on your CV and essential for working in the hospitality industry in Australia.
• Help arranging Medicare, bank account, tax file number and phone cards
• A trip to Darling Harbour, a hub of activity in the city.
• ‘The Famous Bondi to Coogie Walk’, coastal views and swimming all along the coast
• Beach Sports day followed by a BBQ on the hostels roof terrace.
• Surf Lessons on Bondi Beach
• Blue Mountain trip, spectacular scenery and national parks
• Canoe trip to paddle around the beautiful coves and beaches ofSydney

Budget extra (approx £900) for flights to Sydney. Oyster can book your flights for you.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible, you need a Working Holiday Visa (currently £100) that is available to passport holders from over 20 nationalities who are 18-30. You also need to be able to speak English and be capable of working hard.

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