WORK
You may be considering an overseas work experience for many reasons:
An adventure, a chance to gain in-depth knowledge of another culture and an inexpensive way to improve foreign language proficiency experience which "looks good" on a resume when applying for jobs or graduate school preparation for an international career.
One of the major obstacles to working abroad is the law. Work permit visas are normally available only through application by an employer who has offered you a job. The employer must prove that you have unique skills and abilities not possessed by local citizens. This is expensive and time-consuming to prove, so most employers will not offer a job to a foreigner who does not already possess a work permit, since employers who hire illegally are subject to heavy fines.
Student work exchange programs (see "study") are one of the few legal ways to work in Australia. For short time employment the most common visa is the 417 working visa. Valid for one year, it allows you to take temporary jobs for a maximum of three months at a time.
It's basically up to you to make sure you comply with the restrictions to your visa, so make sure you do the right thing. If you don't, it can have an affect on you if you later apply for residency in Australia, as many backpackers do. To help you understand Australian Immigration regulations and your obligations see "visa"
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