We offer students the opportunity to gain unpaid, logged work experience of up to 10 hours a month with our administration staff, which may improve chances of gaining paid employment in an Australian office. We also provide support for job-seeking students with the appropriate visa via:

• Internet and email access
• Listings of current job vacancies
• Newspapers with employment sections
• Guidance with resume writing
• Advice on interview etiquette

Employment that may be available in the Bunbury area includes:

• Seasonal farm, orchard and vineyard work
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Babysitting
• Language Tutoring
• Data Entry, Filing
• Reception
• Secretarial

If you have experience in any of these industries and seek work, bring all documentation and references to Australia.

Harvest Period	Crop	Crop Area
January - March	Grapes	Margaret River Yallingup Capel
March - May	Apples, Pears	Manjimup Pemberton Donnybrook
November 15th - June 30th	Crayfish	Busselton Mandurah

Tax

• Every person working in Australia must have a Tax File Number (TFN), available from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in Perth, Western Australia
• The one TFN is valid nationwide for your entire stay
• It takes about 6 weeks from the date of application to receive your TFN
• Lodge a tax form before leaving Australia
• Your tax assessment and any tax refunds will be sent to the address you nominate anywhere in the world
• It is advisable to apply for a TFN as soon as you arrive in Australia if you intend to work*

* Visitor visa holders are not permitted to work.