What Is Oz Gap Year Program and Why Is It so Amazing?

So you have decided to take a Gap Year to explore Australia? Good on you – as the Aussies say – you’re in for a great time! Of course, getting ready to say “g’day” to a whole new country can be nerve-wracking. There’s a mountain of things to plan, check out and decide, which is exactly why we’ve put together this handy intro to planning your gap year Down Under.

An Australia gap year or OZ gap year will give you the chance of pure freedom and adventure. Grabatour Gappers head off to OZ in search of the sun, great beaches, amazing diving, surfing, sky diving, bungee jumping and the welcoming mentality. Want to join them?

Working: what’s available?
What’s the most logical way to fund your time overseas? Working, of course. Gap year travellers typically find work serving in restaurants, making coffee, or become employed as promoters at special events, in retail and, of course, as fruit pickers and packers or even high-skilled jobs such as administrators, content writers and professionals. For jobs in hospitality or customer service, you’ll need to show your ability to work in English, whereas less customer-focused work (such as fruit picking or cleaning) won’t necessarily require a high level. Newly arrived? Our Job searching program included in the 8 Day Oz Gap Year Tour package will help find you a job.

Working: what’s needed for a visa?
Temporary working visas and reciprocal agreements are available to citizens of Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, the UK and many European countries, allowing them to work for 12 months in Australia. The “Working Holiday Maker Programme” offers the Working Holiday and Work and Holiday visas (find out more at the Australian Immigration’s website), offered to young people (18-30 years old) wishing to supplement their Australian travels by working. Travellers must hold return tickets and show proof of funds for their trip (around AU$5,000 is recommended).

JOBS & TRAINING
Planning to work in Oz? We’ve got you covered!

√ Aussie Bank Account: We’ll help you open your Australian bank account even before you leave home! Your ATM card will be ready to collect when you arrive!

√ Tax File Number: You need a Tax File Number to legally work in Australia. We’ll take care of it for you so you don’t have to worry about any paperwork!

√ 12-months Mail Service: We’ll provide you with a fixed address for your time in Australia. Your mail will be scanned so you can easily access it online – anytime and anywhere.

√ Aussie SIM card: We’ll organise your Australian mobile SIM (any size), with a range of cheap prepaid plans available.

√ Tax Refunds: At the end of your time in Australia we’ll help you claim a tax refund, which could be worth thousands.

√ Medicare: If eligible, we’ll help you apply for Medicare so you get discounted / free healthcare whilst in Australia.

√ Find work easy: You’ll receive a 12-months membership to Travellers At Work, our in-house recruitment agency and voted Australia’s best backpacker job service. We connect employers and job seekers making sure every job we post is a genuine position suitable for working holiday makers.

√ Apply for jobs even on your phone: Get started before you arrive: write your CV, browse jobs online from anywhere and easily apply even on your phone or tablet. Set up your profile and be found by employers on short notice.

√ Personal recruitment specialists: Talk to our recruitment experts to get help with writing your CV, advice on second year visa jobs or necessary certificates and any other questions you may have.

√ RSA certificate included: For most hospitality work in Australia it’s a legal requirement to have a RSA Certificate (Responsible Service of Alcohol). Our 8 Day Oz Gap Year package includes your RSA to work in QLD, NT, SA & WA.

√ Bar Skills Course included: If you have little to no experience in hospitality our fun and informative 1-day Bar Skills course will help you gain the basic skills and understanding required to get a job in hospitality.

√ All certificates covered: Depending on the type of work you are looking for you might need other certificates such as a White Card for construction work. We’re part of a Registered Training Organisation and offer discounts on all other courses.

So what are you waiting for? Drop us a line to get further details about this Oz Gap Year program or reserve a spot for yourself by paying 20% deposit. Trips do book out so get in touch today!