WORK ABROAD IN
Australia
Overview
AUSTRALIA
Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
Live, work, and explore Australia — from sun-drenched beaches to vibrant cities and rugged outback landscapes — while earning money and gaining real-world skills. With AdventureEXP’s Australia Work Abroad program, you’ll turn your break, gap year, or semester off into a cost-positive international experience you’ll never forget.
Australia
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Head to Australia with AdventureEXP, where you’ll work to support your travel and lifestyle, develop professional experience, and immerse yourself in Aussie culture. Whether it’s a beachfront café in Byron Bay, a hospitality job in Sydney, or a tourism role near the Great Barrier Reef, your work fuels your adventure and gives you the freedom to explore Australia your way.
Guaranteed paid work | Guaranteed housing | In-Country Support | Hosted Excursions | Mentorship
By planning ahead with AdventureEXP, you’ll arrive ready to dive into your Aussie life — fully supported and excited for what’s next. No stressful job hunting or scrambling once you land.
Program Dates
We have two start dates every year to fit your goals and schedule!
- Adventure Summer, in Winter
This program departs in November to escape the US Winter and experience Summer in beautiful Australia.
- Adventure Winter, in Summer
This program departs in June to keep the ski season going and chase the powder down under.
Program Fee: $1,845+
- Alumni of our US Destination Work Program get $500 off their program fee for them and a friend they refer to the program.
- Add on academic credit to this program to add to your learning outcomes and make your trip eligible for 529 savings plans. Talk to your Program Coordinator about academic credit.
What’s Included
- Guaranteed paid job confirmed before you fly
- Guaranteed housing with a cohort of travelers
- In-country support every step of the way
- Optional weekly excursions to explore the country
- Support with obtaining your working holiday visa for Australia
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Travel Smart & Enjoy the Journey
Job hunting abroad can be overwhelming and expensive. With AdventureEXP, you’ll skip the stress and arrive confident, prepared, and connected. Most participants plan 6–12 months in advance, and space is limited — the earlier you apply, the better your chances of securing your preferred dates and placement.
What’s Included with AdventureEXP
Here’s how we make your Australia working holiday everything it should be:
- Job Guaranteed Before You Arrive
With our job matching process, you’ll have a position lined up before you touch down in Australia. No last-minute scrambling, just peace of mind. You’ll interview with our partner employers virtually. These employers have been vetted by our team to ensure they’re safe, ready to host you and legit.
- Work Where You Want
Whether you dream of living by the beach, working in the mountains or in remote desert community, we’ll match you with jobs in locations that fit your goals. Plus, many positions come with perks like staff meals, discounted travel passes, paid time off and more.
- Meet Fellow AdventureEXP Travelers
Connect with others heading to Australia through our exclusive platform, and take part in meet-ups, group trips, and community events once you arrive.
- Comprehensive Support
We’re here to help you with everything, from booking your flights and securing travel insurance to applying for your Australia working holiday visa.
- Kickstart Your Adventure with Local Activities
Once you arrive, we’ll help you settle in with guided tours and activities designed to introduce you to your new surroundings and make sure you hit the ground running.
Why Go It Alone When You Don’t Have To?
You might be tempted to take the leap solo and figure things out as you go, but searching for a job in a foreign country while watching your savings dwindle can get stressful—fast.
Do you have the right visa? Will you land a job quickly? What happens if things don’t go as planned?
That’s where AdventureEXP comes in. We’ve built the perfect solution for turning your New Zealand working holiday into a smooth, stress-free adventure.