Work seasonal jobs and explore Australia
Ready to spend up to three years living, working, and exploring Australia? InterExchange doesn’t just get you there; we set you up to thrive. Our Work & Travel Australia program means you arrive with everything arranged, a built-in community, and year-round support. No stressful first month. No figuring it out alone. Just a life-changing adventure, starting from day one!
Get more down under for less
For just $1295—less than a month’s rent in Sydney—you get everything solo travelers spend months building:
• Airport transfer • 10 nights accommodation with breakfast (Sydney + Bondi) • Essential setup: bank, tax number, phone • Job support: resume review, search help, year-round check-ins • Tours: Aboriginal culture, Blue Mountains, surf lesson, coastal walks • $50 transport card + meal vouchers • Year-round guidance: job searches, housing, emergencies, visa extensions • Members’ Lounge community in Sydney
For $795, you can get the same support with a shorter 4-day welcome week.
How it Works: 4 Steps
In just four steps, we’ll help you go from application to adventure with everything arranged!
Step 1: Secure Your Spot
15 minutes
Submit your application and pay a $100 deposit to secure your spot. You'll receive immediate confirmation—and from this moment, you're not planning alone. We'll guide you through everything, starting with your Working Holiday Visa.
Step 2: Prepare for Departure
2-4 months before
We guide you through visa applications, pre-departure orientation, flight booking, and packing. You'll pay your remaining balance and receive your comprehensive arrival handbook. By departure day, you'll feel confident and prepared—not anxious.
Step 3: Land in Sydney
4 or 10 days
Airport transfer straight to accommodation. 10 nights in Sydney and Bondi Beach with breakfast. Three-day orientation covering bank accounts, tax numbers, and job prep. Aboriginal tour, Blue Mountains tour, surf lesson, and coastal walks. Meet your Jobs Desk advisor and other American travelers.
Step 4: Work, Explore & Thrive
12+ months
Work seasonal jobs, explore between positions, and travel across Australia. We remain available year-round for job searches, housing guidance, emergencies, and visa extension help. Members' Lounge access in Sydney keeps you connected to the community throughout your journey.
FAQs
What are the start dates for 2025-2026?
Orientation activities run throughout Wednesdays – Fridays, so we suggest that you arrive by Tuesday morning to allow time to settle in!
2025 Arrival Dates:
November: 18 | December: 3*
2026 Arrival Dates:
January: 12, 27 | February: 10, 24
*Please note that December orientation arrivals are intentionally limited prior and during Christmas Day through New Years. Many Australians go on their vacations and holidays at that time, so hiring typically slows and pauses during that period. It is recommended to arrive prior to or before late December.
What is the Australian Work and Holiday Visa and how does InterExchange help?
U.S. citizens between 18 and 30 have access to a Work and Holiday Visa in Australia, which is a government authorization letting you travel and take on paid seasonal work for up to one year (with the possibilities for second- and third-year extensions). InterExchange provides an initial arrival package so you will meet a few new people, enjoy activities around Sydney, and have orientation and support from seasoned program staff available to speak with you about your job search and other logistics. This team is available both in-person and a member lounge available to you, and of course also via phone or email.
For those seeking a job prior to traveling we offer a pre-placement option, described in our job support information.
You can read more on the concept of a working holiday or drop us a line.
What is the Surf Camp add-on?
The Surf Camp is a great option for those who want to continue settling in and explore another bit of Australia with new people for a few nights at the beach after the initial arrival package. Adding the Surf Camp means you’ll have two additional nights in Sydney, then transportation up to Gerroa near Seven-Mile Beach (about two hours away) where you’ll stay from Monday to Friday. Lessons and meals are provided every day. Learn more about the Surf Camp add-on. Please note that this add-on is not available during certain weeks in Australia’s winter (in 2025 it’s closed for the month of June).
