Melbourne Working Holiday

The best city to start your working adventure in

Get the help needed to prepare for a job in Australia

Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is well-known for its live music, cafe, restaurant and bar scenes. It also means lots of work in hospitality, amongst many other industries.

Get a job in Melbourne with the help of absolute locals. They will help you set up your bank account, tax numbers, medicare and superannuation, give you a local sim, plus give unlimited guidance from experts with your CV and how to handle interviews. This package includes everything you need to get to know Melbourne and get settled. Our locals guide you on Melbourne city walks, and get you out trying the street food in the evenings, plus they will of course take you on one of the most famous pub crawls in the world – the Melbourne pub crawl!

It is not all stress, find a job, panic stations. This package also includes a two day trip to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and Philip Island. You will get a chance to taste some of the famous Aussie wines, spot penguins, and cuddle koalas. Plus you would not be Australian if you did not know how to surf – so we will get you started with a surf lesson – most important for living in Aussie.

There is so many jobs in Australia and Melbourne is an awesome place to start. As well as getting you started you will have lifetime access to the local experts for advice, ongoing events for Working Holiday expats, and a huge database of jobs. So once you have worked at one place for awhile – why not learn something new and try another job.

At a glance

From: $764

Work inclusions
  • Bank account setup
  • Tax number organized
  • Phone sim
  • Employment info session
  • 1 on 1 employment meeting
  • Travel meetings
  • Resume writing and interview advice
  • Access to a nationwide employment database
  • Access to a farmwork handbook and database
  • Weekly jobs email
  • Superannuation set up help
  • Medicare set up help
Experiences
  • Explore Melbourne with a guided city walk tour
  • Street food and art tour
  • 2 day trip to Mornington Peninsula and Philip Island
  • Explore Mount Martha, go wine tasting, and watch penguins and koalas
  • Learn to surf with surf lessons
  • Have fun at Melbourne’s best pub crawl
How do I apply for a Working Holiday visa?

Applying for an Australian Working Holiday visa is super easy. Everything is done online. You can find all the details and process here.

How much is a Working Holiday visa?

Applying for your Working Holiday visa will cost you AUD $510.

Can I also travel around Australia with my Working Holiday visa?

The Australian Working Holiday visa is intended to be used to earn money for going on backpacking trips in Australia. You are expected to work in short-term jobs and then travel around Australia either in between your jobs or after working for some months. Remember, you can only work for one employer for a maximum of six months.

 

We have collected all the main questions we get asked about our Working Holiday in Australia right here.

Always included: 

  • Covered by the Travel Guarantee Fund in Denmark
  • 100% climate-neutral travel
  • Professional travel experts and local guides
  • We do all the planning for you
  • Personalized meetings before departure
  • 24/7 emergency telephone
  • Your own personal travel profile with program, add-ons, flight tickets etc.
  • Packing list and advice
  • Certification of participation
  • Advice and assistance with booking flights
  • Possibility of purchasing cancellation and travel insurance
  • All entrances and fees for experiences
  • All tour accommodation

 

Work inclusions:

  • Bank account setup
  • Tax number organized
  • Phone sim
  • Employment info session
  • 1 on 1 employment meeting
  • Travel meetings
  • Resume writing and interview advice
  • Access to a nationwide employment database
  • Access to a farmwork handbook and database
  • Weekly jobs email
  • Superannuation set up help
  • Medicare set up help

 

Experiences: 

  • Explore Melbourne with a guided city walk tour
  • Street food and art tour
  • 2 day trip to Mornington Peninsula and Philip Island
  • Explore Mount Martha, go wine tasting, and watch penguins and koalas
  • Learn to surf with surf lessons
  • Have fun at Melbourne’s best pub crawl

 

  • You must have already arranged your Australian working holiday visa before you arrive in Australia
  • This package starts every week of the year on a Thursday or Saturday – availability is limited!

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER WHEN USED WELL

Your expected footprint on this trip: 0.21 tons of CO2

(not including flights). Find out more about our commitment to net-zero travel and how you can lower your footprint.

Accommodation: 84kgs Approx. 7 nights at 14kgs per night Transport: 70kgs Approx. 350km at 20kgs per 100km Optional activities: 30kgs Approx. average (2 activities) Food & drinks: 6kgs Approx. 700g per day

Your local investment on this trip: $1,250

The average expected amount our U.Traveller’s spend that goes directly into the local economy.

Find out more about our love for supporting local businesses

Why Choose a U. Trip

  • The only tour company carbon calculating and offsetting every part of your U.Trip, as part of your cost! From the flights, to all carbon costs associated with your accommodation, activities, meals and transport.  This means you are choosing to travel responsibly with a company dedicated to putting People + Planet first!  U. have simplified the decision making so you can focus on just choosing the best trip for your adventures!
  • More inclusions, head to head, than other trips meaning you get more value for your spend, you see more and you experience more!
  • Invest in yourself and your future with a U.Trip that seamlessly combines the fun, excitement and adventure of gap year and backpacker travel with Impact Experiences that add value to your ‘self’ and your CV.
  • U. creates the opportunity for you to challenge your own understanding of the world with first hand experiences of local communities and the challenges facing them.
  • A team with over 100 years collective travel experience

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We can help you!

Would you like one of our U.Team to give you a call?

Let us know when and we will make it happen.

We can help you!

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