Melbourne - Work & Travel

The Work & Travel Australia program will provide everything you need to have a great working holiday in Australia. We cover all the important details in our comprehensive arrival orientation and review how to write the perfect Australian CV, assist in obtaining a tax number and opening a bank account, travel options, mobile phones and so much more! Most importantly our local team will be there to welcome you to the country and help you feel welcome and supported.

12 Months' Membership with the Work and Travel Company includes
-Pre-departure Information
-Welcome Orientation-Job seminar
-What to expect from your working holiday (available in Online Members Portal)
-Instructions to set up a bank account provided prior to arrival
-MasterCard debit card issued to all WTC members
-Phone SIM card
-Access to Online Job Board and Online Members Portal prior to arrival
-Australia orientation / information session
-Registration for Australian Tax File Number
-Medicare information and set up instructions (where applicable)
-12 months full access to our members only Recruitment Agency and purpose-built Traveller Centres
-12 months full access to our members only National Online Job Database
-12 months full access to our members only Online Resource Centre / Portal
-Job placement by our fully integrated / in-house Recruitment Agency
-Wages paid on time into an Australian bank account
-Private mailbox with mail holding and forwarding anywhere in Australia
-Free internet access in our WTC Centres (super-fast WiFi)
-Toll free emergency assistance number - Australia-wide 24/7 accessible for full duration of WTC membership
-FREE 2nd year Australia work visa information pack (Online Members Portal)
-FREE use of phone in the office for job and general enquiries and FREE fax, photocopying and scanning
-Weekly WTC ice breaker / welcome drinks - FREE DRINK and SNACKS

The orientation meetings are held the day after arrival Monday - Friday, unless it's a public holiday, in which case it will be held on the following day or if your arrival day is Friday, in which case it will be the following Monday. You will be handed a welcome pack including a login to the Job Board when checking in.

If you purchase a Work & Travel package starting in Australia, you are also entitled to the following in New Zealand within 12 months from start of travel. You will need to book 1 night of accommodation at Attic Auckland or Nomads Queenstown to start the package:
- Job search assistance
- CV consultation
- Assistance with TFN and bank account set-up
- Phone SIM card

- 4 nights Stay space accommodation including with priority check-in at the hostel
- Work and Travel Australia Program
- E-sim card
- Two meals daily (for the length of stay purchased in your package)
- Free internet access in our Melbourne Centre (Super‐Fast WiFi)
- Long term accommodation service
- Free travel advice
- Help setting up a bank account before you leave home

You are responsible for obtaining the required Working Holiday Visa prior to departure.

Auckland open except on public holidays 25-26 Dec & 01 Jan
Melbourne open except on public holidays 25-26 Dec & 01 Jan
Sydney closed between 25 Dec - 02 Jan

During Sydney's closed period there will be support from the Melbourne office. Mobile contact: +61 423 886 542.
During public holidays please contact the local NOMADS Accommodation and the team will best assist you.

At Nomads, we’re all about the travelers! Base Hostels are a revolution in beds, bars and entertainment. Located throughout New Zealand and Australia, they are specially designed for the modern day global travellers with state of the art facilities, superior comfort and friendly services. You can choose between dorm accommodation or Single Room Ensuite or Double Room Ensuite.

Nomads St Kilda is your go-to stay space for beachside vibes, great coffee, and unforgettable nights out. Located in the iconic seaside suburb of St Kilda, you’re just a two-minute walk from the beach, surrounded by buzzing bars, local cafés, and even a colony of adorable little penguins. Whether you're soaking up the sun on the sand, grabbing smashed avo and an almond latte, or heading out for drinks along the Esplanade, you’ll be right in the heart of it all.

Prime Location: Nomads St Kilda is perfectly positioned for the ultimate Melbourne beach experience. With the ocean just steps away and easy tram access into the city, you can switch from laid-back coastal living to exploring Melbourne’s vibrant CBD in no time.

Vibe and Amenities: Expect good times from the moment you check in. You’ll be staying in a 6-bed ensuite dorm, so comfort meets social vibes right from your room. Downstairs, Red Eye Bar is where the magic happens...think cold beers, legendary nights, and our world-famous musical boozy bingo. Challenge your mates to a game on the free pool table, enjoy exclusive drink deals, and meet travelers from all over the world. With a strong focus on great service, epic nights, and making connections, Nomads St Kilda delivers the full hostel experience.

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to stay at this property.

Your Melbourne Airport arrival transfer is with Skybus. The skybus will take you to the Melbourne CBD bus depot Southern Cross Station. From the Southern Cross Station, you will take a tram (free to get on in the city ) to St Kilda.

Directions to the Shuttlebus Transfer (included):
To find the Skybus it will depend on which terminal you will be arriving into. We will email you your QR code for entry on to the Skybus.

Once at Southern Cross Station you will need to walk outside onto Spencer Street. You will see a tram stop for Southern Cross/Spencer Street #122 and then you will need to catch the 96 heading to St Kilda (please do NOT catch the 96 heading to East Brunswick that is going the wrong direction). You will then need to get off at Luna Park/The Esplanade #138 and it is a 3 minute walk to 17 Carlisle Street where Base St Kilda is located.

Services:
Skybus Services run from 04:00 until 01:00, 7 days a week.

96 Tram Timetable:

Monday: Operating from 04:43-23:47. Frequency - every 6 minutes
Tuesday-Thursday: Operating from 00:02-23:47. Frequency - every 6 minutes
Friday: Operating from 00:02-23:46. Frequency - every 6 minutes
Saturday: Operating from 00:07-23:48. Frequency - every 10 minutes
Sunday: Operating from 00:10-23:36. Frequency - every 10 minutes

MAX DURATION
You can only book a Work & Travel package for 4 nights. If you would like extra nights, these will have to be booked separately as regular accommodation..

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS
Work & Travel packages are NOT valid for Christmas and New Years. The Work Australia office in Sydney is closed between 25DEC and 02JAN.

PRE-ARRIVAL LETTER
The Work and Travel team will email your client/s a welcome email 21 days prior to the arrival date in Australia which includes lots of useful information including - pre-check in information / Log in details for the Jobs program and more. It will be sent from the email address info@worktravelcompany.com.au
Please advise the customer as sometimes the mail ends in spam.

ORIENTATION MEETING
The orientation meetings are held the day after arrival Monday - Friday, unless it's a public holiday, in which case it will be held on the following day. Your customer will be handed a welcome pack when checking in.