Work and Travel package in Sydney - stay for up to 12 months or more
Participation fee: £1095
Paid Work Abroad — Sydney City Job Placement (Working Gap Year)
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Type: Paid full-time work (3–12 months)
Work Roles: Hospitality, retail, admin, office, construction & more
Start Dates: Flexible (year-round arrivals)
Visa Required: Australian Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417 or 462)
Age Range: 18–35 years old
About the Role
Jumpstart your international working adventure with a structured paid work placement in Sydney, one of Australia’s most iconic cities. This programme sets you up with the tools, support and job-finding resources you need to secure paid work in bars, restaurants, cafés, shops, offices, sites or other city roles — all while you explore life in Sydney.
Whether you’re saving money to travel Australia or building skills for your CV, this is a perfect opportunity to earn, learn and live abroad.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Working paid positions in hospitality, retail, admin, construction, customer service and more
• Building real-world experience with employers in Sydney
• Networking with local teams and travellers alike
• Exploring Sydney’s culture and lifestyle with your income
Arrival & Relocation Package — What’s Included
The programme includes a full welcome and support package to help you settle in and start your work abroad successfully:
✔ Airport Shuttle Transfer – From Sydney Airport to your hostel on arrival.
✔ 8-Night Orientation Stay – Accommodation at a central Sydney hostel during your first week.
✔ Welcome Socials & Tours – Group events, welcome dinner, Harbour cruise and city sightseeing.
✔ Beach Basecamp Excursion – Optional beach and activity trip to kick off your Aussie experience.
✔ 12-Month Job Membership – Access to a dedicated online job database and continuous job-finding support.
✔ CV Support & Job Coaching – Resume guidance, interview tips and daily job updates.
✔ Admin Assistance – Help setting up your Australian bank account, tax file number, SIM card, and more.
✔ Mail & Support Services – Mail forwarding, free Wi-Fi, Medicare guidance and discounted training courses like RSA/Whitecard.
✔ Housing Assistance – Help finding shared housing in Sydney once you begin paid work.
✔ Superannuation & Tax Refund Guidance – Support with end-of-year tax and superannuation claims.
Key Perks of the Job
- Earn money while living in a major international city
- Australian work experience for your CV
- Settle in with support — never feel alone from day one
- Flexible duration — work for 3–12 months depending on your plans
- Social community — meet like-minded travellers from around the world
Minimum wage and above pay is standard, depending on skills and job type.
Who This Suits
- Adventurous travellers ready to work in a busy city
- Anyone aged 18–35 from a 417/462 visa eligible country
- People eager to build experience in hospitality, admin, or service roles
- Gap-year travellers who want both money and memories
How to Apply
If you want to work in Sydney, earn while you explore Australia and enjoy full relocation support, hit Apply on SeasonWorkers.com and secure your place on this paid work placement!
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Work and Travel package in Sydney - stay for up to 12 months or more
Restaurants & Catering
Bar Management, Chefs, Food & Beverage Assistant

Full time
Not provided
$600-1000 per week depending on location and job. Minimum wage is high in Australia.


