Fact Sheet
Summary
Combination of a Sydney city work package with orientation, and a unique equine focused job. City work and Equine work on offer during your 12 months membership.
Project location
Sydney, NSW Australia
Length of programme
8 nights (plus subsequent 3 -12 months work in Australia).
Group/individual basis
You will join a small group from around the world during your initial orientation.
Support
Help and advice from our UK office throughout. Local support from staff for up to 12 months.
Includes
Interview and ongoing advice before departure
Help setting up an Australian bank account, getting a visa, Medicare card and tax file number, job orientations, resume help, interview help
Free tours and entertainment nights in Sydney
Transfers from Sydney airport
6 nights hostel accommodation in central Sydney
2 nights base camp near Sydney
Job-finding service in both Sydney and Horse work – up to 12 months
Guaranteed job offer
Support during your working holiday visa for up to 12 months
Not included
Flights
Visa
Travel and medical insurance
Any home country transport (eg. taxis and buses)
Food
Work clothes and shop purchases
Transport to your job and any additional night’s in the hostel
Accommodation
Pre-arranged hostel accommodation for the first 8 nights. Staff accommodation and all bills included will be provided by your employer. Expect to share a room.
Travel arrangements
Participants will be issued a bus ticket to take them to their hostel accommodation from the airport. All transfers during the programme are included except the final journey to your job.
Pre-departure information
You will receive thorough information on your My Oyster account covering project expectations, preparation, health and safety, responsible travel and arrival arrangements.
Medical
Up-to-date tetanus is required. UK citizens and some other nationalities are eligible to use the free Medicare health service. You can get useful medical advice relating to your destination on the ‘Fit For Travel’ website. You must inform Oyster of any pre-existing physical or mental health conditions. Oyster staff may ask for you to provide a letter from your Doctor before continuing with your booking.
Insurance
You must take out a full travel insurance policy as soon as you can before departure. This must cover you for personal accident, medical, cancellation, lost luggage etc. We strongly recommend that you organise your travel insurance upon booking your place. Please note, you may like to take out extra insurance for equine activities.
Any risk factors
You will be working with horses, rural equipment and vehicles. The work involves being outside for long periods of time in the sun, so adequate protection is important. There is a small risk of spider or snake bites in Australia and we provide advice on avoiding this. Transport in Australia is safe and reliable. Crime levels are similar to the UK, but you may be targeted for petty theft when travelling as a tourist.
Downtime
You will be living and working independently of Oyster. This means that once you leave the orientation week, we cannot be responsible for your day-to-day safety. Although we and our partners will always help with problems when contacted, your employers will be in the best position to ensure your safety. You must inform them if you are leaving the work-place for a significant amount of time and let them know when you return.
Accessibility
Participants need to be physically fit to get the most out of this project. It may be possible to accommodate certain physical disabilities. Please discuss with the destination manager before booking.
Financial Security
When you book with Oyster you can rest assured that your money will be protected and you will not be stranded abroad in the very unlikely event that our company becomes insolvent. If your booking includes a flight arranged by us, your whole trip will be subject to ATOL protection. If we have not booked your flight then your trip will be just as safe, since it will be insured through International Passenger Protection Ltd.
