Sydney - 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 - members can attend as many times as they want in Sydney only.

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

- Arrival transfer from Sydney airport to hostel with Shuttlebus
- 4 nights Stay space accommodation 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 Sydney 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! Nomads Hostels are a revolution in beds, bars and entertainment. Located throughout Australia, they are specially designed for the modern day global travelers 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 Sydney is your go-to stay space for style, location, and lifelong friendships. Housed in a stunning heritage-listed property with beautiful exposed brickwork, we’re perfectly positioned beside Town Hall station, making it easy to explore all that Sydney has to offer. Whether you're hopping over to Darling Harbour, strolling to the Opera House, wandering through the Rocks Precinct, or taking in views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, you'll be just steps away from Sydney's most iconic spots.

Prime Location: Nomads Sydney takes the gold for location. You’ll be in the heart of the action, with easy access to all of Sydney’s top attractions and vibrant neighborhoods.

Vibe and Amenities: When you're ready to chill, unwind at the Scary Canary - our legendary bar with nightly events, live DJ sets, and drink specials. Looking for a more laid-back vibe? We’ve got you covered with an in-house cinema and daily hostel activities where you can meet fellow travelers. Plus, enjoy a tasty in-house menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options so you can fuel up without leaving the hostel.

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

Directions to the Shuttlebus Transfer (included):
After security screening, you will get to ARRIVALS HALL A or B. Turn right and make your way through the terminal, walk past McDonalds and continue to the exit. Once outside keep to the right hand side and you will soon arrive at the shuttle bus parking
bays - go to BAY 12 and wait there for your SYDNEY SUPER SHUTTLE bus.

(Don't panic if there is not a bus waiting for you - one will arrive soon)

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.