Working Holiday Visa – How Labour Hire Will Work for You!

Australia isn’t known as the lucky country for no reason. Not only is it a great place to enjoy a holiday, you can also gain valuable skills and experience if you hold an appropriate Working Holiday Visa (WHV). If you’re eager to earn a bit of extra cash and some on the job experience, it’s well worth considering working for labour hire throughout your travels in Australia. This will enable you to enjoy the best that Australia has to offer whilst reducing the impact on your bank account.

If you’re keen to see how labour hire can work for you, you’ve come to the right place. In this post we will fill you in on everything you need to know about the WHV.

 

What is a working holiday Visa?

The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows people aged 18 to 30 to holiday and work in Australia for a period of one year. It is a popular visa for young people looking to fund their travels within Australia, and it is easy to obtain. If you hold a passport from one of the eligible countries, you can apply online. A paper application form is also available if you cannot apply online. 75% of applications are processed within 15 days, but keep in mind that in some cases it may take longer.

 

Where to next?

Once you’ve obtained your working holiday visa, you’ll no doubt be itching to get to work. If you have construction experience and are looking to get started immediately, labour hire is your best bet. Australia is growing at a rapid rate, so it comes as no surprise to discover that the construction industry is booming. As a leading name in labour hire, Advanced Group can find a position for suitable for you. Here are just a few of the benefits you will receive when you choose to work for labour hire:

• Exciting projects: You’ll get to work on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in Australia, which will look great on your resume.
• Plentiful work: There’s no shortage of work to go around within the construction industry.
• Opportunities for all: Labourers aren’t the only ones to benefit from the construction boom. Skilled tradespeople such as formworkers, concreters, electricians, carpenters, excavator operators and bricklayers are also in high demand. Use your trade qualifications to work on bigger projects and you will earn higher rates.
• Immediate starts: Get to work upon arrival and enjoy great flexibility and weekly pay.
• Opportunity to upskill: If you’ve been thinking about expanding your skill set, there has never been a better time. We can place you in training courses for construction tickets such as RIW, Confined Space, Traffic Control, Asbestos awareness and more. If you will be staying in Australia long term, it’s worthwhile obtaining additional tickets as they will enable you to work on larger projects and earn higher rates.
• Extend your stay: As one of Australia’s leading labour hire companies, Advanced Group have connections to projects in regional Australia. If you complete 3 months of construction work in these areas, you will qualify for a Working Holiday visa extension (2^nd year).
• Various Locations: You’ll never be tied down to one place. You can experience the best that Australia has to offer, with projects located all around the country
• Networking: Meet new people and expand your network. Working for labour hire is a great way to meet fellow travelers.
• Long term opportunities: If you perform well, there is the potential for sponsorship and nomination for permanent residency (PR).

 

What you will need

There are a few key requirements that will need to be met in order to work in Australia.

• You must hold a construction white card. This certification is a necessary requirement for anyone carrying out construction work. It aims to provide workers with an understanding of work health and safety, risk management and prevention of illness and injury. You can enroll in the White Card Course through TCP Training at a cost of $120. The classroom session takes 7 hours, and upon successful completion of the course you will be issued with a statement of attainment. Your SafeWork NSW White Card will arrive in the mail within 60 days.
• At least 12 months solid experience working on construction sites either overseas or within Australia.
• Full personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel toe capped boots, hard hat and high vis shirt.
• Positive ‘can do attitude’, reliable and a hard worker.

 

Expectations on site

Building and Construction: Skilled labourers are required to work alongside different tradespeople on site. The role might include cleaning up, collecting materials, erecting and dismantling scaffolding and other general labour tasks.

Civil: Civil work ranges from roads, bridges and railways through to subdivisions. You will be expected to undertake tasks such as digging trenches, operating power tools, spotting, plant, pit and pipe work.

Demolition: Demolition labourers need to hold appropriate tickets, as they will be required to operate power tools such as jack hammers, grinders and smaller hand tools. You might also be asked to assist in rubbish removal and cleaning up the site. Safety is of paramount importance on demolition sites. If you hold additional tickets or licenses such as asbestos removal you will be highly regarded.

Rail: Rail workers are required to hold a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card and have prior experience working on rail projects. You must have experience with rail corridor, re-railing, re-sleeping, cable pulling and trenching.

 

Summary

If you’ve been thinking about a holiday in Australia, why not combine it with work? Pick up some valuable skills and experience whilst earning great rates to support your travels down under. Advanced Group can get you working right away, so contact us today so we can match your skills to some great jobs.

Please call 02 8086 3444 or get in touch through our online contact form today, we look forward to hearing from you!