Working in Australia

Essential Information

Rural Enterprises services regional locations in Australia therefore consideration must be given to arriving at your new employer's location.

Once arriving in Australia you may need to book accomodation whilst waiting to travel by bus, train, plane or you can purchase a vehicle and drive yourself.

Please make sure you are aware where your mode of transport is departing from.

Some modes of transport have only a few specified trips to specific regional locations each week so ensuring you know all departure and arrival times is also essential.

Please consider researching your new location on the internet so you are aware of facilities available to you.

To work in Australia you will need:

  • A Tax file number
  • An Australian bank account
  • Book accommodation in Perth if your employer is not picking you up from the airport
  • Book travel to farm if employer has not arranged this for you
  • Have appropriate footwear for farm work
  • Purchase correct sim card for mobile phone that gets REGIONAL coverage (i.e TELSTRA, 3G etc.)

Below are some links that may assist you in preparation for working in Australia:

LINKS - 

·                 Transperth

·                 Transwa

·                 Skywest Airline

·                 Skippers Airline

·                 Application for Tax File Number

·                 Australian Taxation Office               

·                 Apply for Super when you leave Australia