Medical Cover
United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Malta and Italy
The Australian Government has signed Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (RHCA) with the governments of the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Malta and Italy which entitles you to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia. If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Norway or the Netherlands you are covered for the duration of your approved visit to Australia. Visitors from Belgium and the Netherlands require their European Health Insurance card to access Medicare. Full details www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Republic of Ireland
The Australian Government has signed an Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with the government of the Republic of Ireland which entitles Irish Citizens to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia. If you are entering Australia on a Student Visa you are not eligible for this cover. As a resident of the Republic of Ireland you are entitled to free treatment as a public in-patient or outpatient at a public hospital and access to subsidised medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme during your visit to Australia. This covers any ill health or injury needing medical treatment while in Australia. To access these benefits you should show your passport at hospitals or pharmacies. You are not entitled to Medicare benefits for non-hospital medical care and you will not be issued with a Medicare card. For more details visit www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Travel insurance is highly recommended. Contact us to discuss cover.
Make sure you have the relevant employment certificate…
In Australia, health and safety laws require that workers in certain professions (including Hospitality & Construction) undergo compulsory basic training and become certified to be eligible for employment. You'd be forgiven for thinking that one course covers every State and/or Territory in Australia but unfortunately there isn't always Australia wide co-operation with courses. For example Green, Red & Blue Cards are required for anyone wishing to work on a construction site – the different colours represent different States so you don't need them all, just the one relevant to the State or Territory you plan to work in. For example, Blue is valid in Queensland, the Green & Red Cards are valid for Victoria & New South Wales.
Responsible Service of Alcohol Course (RSA)
All hospitality staff must hold certification known as an RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) before being eligible for employment on licensed premises. You will also need RGS (Responsible Gambling Services) certification to work in premises with gambling facilities.
This course takes approximately a full day, so roughly 7 hours.
Our courses are provided by Training Course Professionals and are delivered by fully accredited trainers with industry-based knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing the highest standards of training in our fully equipped training facilities, in an atmosphere that enables participants to achieve the best possible outcome.
We offer this course in Sydney, Brisbane & Perth.
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Green Card / White Card course
To work on a building site in Australia it is a requirement that everyone holds a current General Induction Card, also known as a 'White Card'. The White Card is valid for use on all construction sites in Australia.
This course takes approximately a full day, so roughly 7 hours.
Our courses are provided by Training Course Professionals and are delivered by fully accredited trainers with industry-based knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing the highest standards of training in our fully equipped training facilities, in an atmosphere that enables participants to achieve the best possible outcome.
We offer this course in Sydney & Perth.
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Road Traffic Control Blue Card
To work as a Traffic Controller in NSW it is a Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA) requirement that everyone holds a current Traffic Controllers Photo Licence. This one day course is a simple and effective method of training staff that are required to use a STOP / SLOW bat. The course meets the work activity requirements of the NSW Occupational Health & Safety Legislation and RTA obligations. Commonly known as a ‘Blue Card'.
This course takes approximately a full day, so roughly 7 hours.
Our courses are provided by Training Course Professionals and are delivered by fully accredited trainers with industry-based knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing the highest standards of training in our fully equipped training facilities, in an atmosphere that enables participants to achieve the best possible outcome.
We offer this course in Sydney.
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WorkingDownUnder.com is not a recruitment agency or labour hire company but we have an extensive network of recruitment partners and employers that we can forward your details on to. We will only forward your CV to our recruitment partners and employers with your permission and we only provide this service to customers of our visa and arrival packages.
WorkingDownUnder.com offers an extensive ‘Work Package' that includes a professional review of your CV and the option of having a professionally written Australian CV (or Résumé as it is known in Australia), Cover Letter as well as specific job advice such as obtaining your Electrical Licence, registering as a Nurse and getting your qualifications assessed if you're a tradesperson.
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Tax File Number
In Australia you will need a Tax File Number or TFN, or you could be taxed 49% of your wages. You don't need your TFN straight away but you should apply for it as soon as possible as once you start work, your employer will ask you to fill in a Tax File Declaration Form. An Australian Tax File Number (TFN) is available as part of our Arrival Packages.
Tax Refunds
Superannuation is a form of forced savings by your employer for retirement and it's calculated based on your gross pay. All workers including temporary residents (working holiday makers) that engage in any form of paid employment while in Australia will have a contribution made to either their nominated or employer's nominated superannuation account. When departing Australia, if you have worked in Australia as a temporary resident you may be eligible to claim your superannuation benefits through the Departing Australia Superannuation Payment Scheme. It is important that you keep details of where and when you worked for various employers as well as any payment details such as pay-slips. You maybe entitled to a significant refund.
WorkingDownUnder.com is not a travel agency and therefore we cannot book your flights and accommodation directly. We can however recommend several travel partners that offer discounts to our customers. Once you have secured your visa, which is strongly recommended by the Australia Department of Immigration & Citizenship, we can assist you with booking your flight and accommodation. A number of our arrival packages include accommodation upon arrival. Contact us today to apply for your working holiday visa package.