by James Kent

Created on: August 25, 2008   Last Updated: May 15, 2010

The easiest way to embark on a working holiday to Australia is to obtain a Working Holiday Visa. This is available for 18-30 year olds, so fits nicely inside the target audience of 20-30 year olds. The visa enables visitors to remain in Australia for a period of twelve months and seek casual work while travelling. The idea of this work is to supplement the holiday income. The visa focuses on the holiday not the work. Holders of the visa may only work for a single employer for a maximum period of six months and may only study for a maximum period of four months. There is a reciprocal arrangement in effect with the United Kingdom, many other European nations and those people from these nations may apply for Working Holiday Visa subclass 417. Passport holders from the United States can apply via subclass 462 if they have a tertiary education. This type of visa is only available once in a lifetime.

Here is the list of ten things to bring:

1. The first thing that is needed is the visa as discussed above. The visa makes it clear that the holder is essentially a holiday maker looking for some casual work while exploring Australia. This will help give the employer peace of mind and increase opportunities for work.

2. It seems obvious, but taking that trusty passport is of huge importance. First of all to get into the country in the first place and secondly for identification purposes, that might be needed for accommodation and for any employer.

3. Taking a clear and concise CV/Resume along with references on a separate page will significantly help any job hunt. The advantage is clear as these documents state experience and skills and any references provide the impression of a trustworthy person.

4. Carrying an International Drivers License along with a regular license will cause less suspicion and will make your important information clear.

5. It's important to have an Australian ready Mobile Phone because any existing phone might not work in Australia and if it does work then high roaming charges are likely. It's a much better idea to obtain an Australian sim card or a cheap Australian pay as you go style Mobile Phone.

6. Bring a Laptop, which will be useful for researching job opportunities and keeping in touch with family back home. Be careful think twice before bringing existing Mobile Broadband as it's likely that hefty roaming charges will apply. Therefore be on the lookout for WIFI hotspots and do some research before leaving. It may be possible to set up some

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