How to work on a farm and get jobs in Australia with a work visa for 1-year?

There are multiple visas that a person can apply for including, a work visa, an Australian humanitarian visa, and study & training visas. Australia is the world’s sixth-largest country by total area. It is highly developed with a high-income economy. According to statistics, Australia has the tenth-highest per capita income, and it is the 14^th largest economy in the world. All these promises people a better quality of life, education, and health in Australia. Hence, a large number of people aspire to seek a good job opportunity there and earn well. An Australian work visa could be your way in. 

So, if you are looking for work in Australia while backpacking through beautiful country and thinking about gathering the details about the work opportunity and visa process, here is a brief introduction, to which you may need to familiarize yourself.

Work-A-Way

One of the working domains, mostly people, is attracted to “farm work.” It provides an individual with the opportunity to obtain a one-year work visa and spending another year in mighty Australia.

Farm work? Sounds confusing? Well, here are some tips for answering your wilderness and confusion. Hopefully, with these tips, the cumbersome task of job search will become easier. Who knows, you will be spending the next year working away over vast Australian fields while herding the cows or racing the tractor or collecting the strawberries!

Australian Humanitarian Visa & Work Visa Requirements

The application process for the first work holiday visa in Australia is pretty easy and straightforward. You just need to go through the simple visa application on the Australian government website. Voila, you will soon be working in Australia and living your dream.  However, the second-year visa application is not that simple rather quite complicated, and you need to go fully through its requirements. You must keep in mind that there are few factors which influence your appeal for visa:

• Workplace – (some particular regions are preferable)
• Job type
• Timing

Workplace

In order to earn your second visa successfully, you need to find work in Australia’s remote regions. Your work needs to be counted as ‘regional work.’ These places need to be distant and far away- one may take as much time to travel to the nearest town form there as he would require to travel to a whole other country in Europe. A list of approved areas is also present on the Australian government website.

Moreover, the job should be a full-time job and work hours should be in accordance with Australian work law. Previously, voluntary work was also eligible for the visa process, but now, you can only earn the right to a second-year visa; your job must be a paid job.

Possible Job Types using an Australian humanitarian visa and or a general work visa

So, which jobs are the best possible ones to enhance acceptance of your visa application? Farm work jobs fulfill all the visa requirements. There are multiple jobs that you can consider as per your skill, experience, and interest. You have a broad spectrum for choice. Some jobs are quite generic, such as planting the trees or harvesting the veggies or working with the animals. In addition to these, one can also work on fishing boats or as a craftsman in regional areas. Therefore, even if you are a newbie to farm work, you can find a suitable farm job.

Duration of Job

If you are planning to work while backpacking through Australia, here is your hope- the general application rule demands you to work for 88 days to get a second working holiday visa. It means you can earn and save for your travel expenses in those days, and then, if you want, you will have plenty of time remaining to experience beautiful Australia.

Tips and Tricks on How to Search for a Farm Work Job in Australia

Job hunting, as daunting as it might sound, there are multiple ways to find a perfect farm job in Australia. However, you need some pre-work and a few tricks that might support the process. One of the hurdles, which usually people face, is that there may be a surge in the applications as many travelers yearn to seek farm jobs.  It could lead you to wait for a while to find a job spot. To avoid the scenario, here are a few tips and tricks:

Hunt Job on National Harvest Trail Service

It is an Australian farm hotline that helps hunt farms. You can find a list of openings, locations, contact information, and period of the openings over there. Moreover, since the Australian government is monitoring the website, the information is legit and credible. Furthermore, the service will also answer all your queries regarding farm jobs.

Job Portals

There are other Australian job websites where farmers advertise open positions. However, there are a vast number of people eyeing these websites so landing the job of your choice might become difficult.

Recommendations from Fellows using an Australian work visa

Another option is to ask your fellow travelers their previous knowledge and use their recommendations. Their experience will assist you in the job hunt. It is also possible that any of your fellows could put you in touch personally with the farm owner and avoid the hustle of the waiting list.

Social Media

It is the era of globalization, and social media has become a significant source of spreading information. Therefore, you can search for some befitting groups on Facebook and browse work options through them. Moreover, you can also gain the support of other backpackers who have spent their time on farms previously, and that could help you a lot.

Finding Right Job at Right Time

Australia is a huge country and has many climate zones. As a result, different states have different seasons. Therefore, one can easily find out farm work throughout the year. So, it is up to you to search for a perfect job for you in your period.

Northern Territory

In the Northern Territory, you will be able to find farm work throughout the year. Still, the best recommended time is in Aussie winter, i.e., between March and September as the weather is pleasant, making outside work easier.

New South Wales

For working through Australian summers, i.e., from December through April, New South Wales farms are best. During summers, many job slots are open in apple, cotton, and cherry farms. Moreover, the scenic beauty is in its full boom for backpacking.

Similarly, you will need to explore and study other regions and their climates for the best work experience and remember that there are many types of visa categories including work visa, travel/study visa, Australian humanitarian visa, and so many more. Be sure to check all of them out before making your decision.

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