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Absolute Melbourne Jobs
Live and work in Melbourne
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Trip Highlights
- Get set up with an Aussie bank account, tax number, and SIM card
- Find out everything you need to know at our job presentations & 1:1 sessions
- Get the full support of our jobs team for 12 months and access to our awesome jobs database
- Catch the sunset in St Kilda
- Explore the best of Melbourne with our new best mates
Trip Overview
It’s so easy to see yourself living in Melbourne. Especially with the most incredible days ahead, from iconic street art to beach sunsets, the world’s best coffee and nights out with your new best mates. All your working holiday essentials are set up for you to start job-searching right away. Ready for the magic of Melbourne?
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- 6 nights’ accommodation in Melbourne
- 3 lunches & 3 dinners
- Airport pickup
- Meet & greet session
- Melbourne city tour
- Aboriginal heritage walk
- Melbourne Botanical Gardens visit*
- Street art tour*
- Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island getaway*
- Mount Martha visit*
- Wine tasting*
- Phillip Island bushwalk*
- Surf lesson*
- Kangaroo & koala experience*
- Melbourne night out
- Bank account and tax file number set up
- Aussie SIM Card
- Job and travel info sessions
- 1-on-1 employment meeting
- 1-on-1 travel info session
- CV writing and interview advice
- Access to nationwide jobs database
- Access to farm work handbook and database
- Weekly jobs email
- Mail holding
- 24-hour emergency support
*2026 departures only
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Most meal and drinks
- Accommodation before/after first week
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Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne!
Arrive in Melbourne and get set for the time of your life! You'll be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation in the city where you can chill out and meet some of your fellow travellers before a first night in Melbourne.
Day 2: Welcome meeting & city tour
Kick off today with a welcome meeting where we'll organise your bank account, phone number and tax file number. Then get to know the city on an epic walking tour before an included welcome dinner on the banks of the Yarra River.
Day 3: Career talk and food & culture tours
This morning we have an employment & travel session planned, covering everything you need to know for your working holiday in Australia. Then we'll take an Aboriginal Heritage Walk before experiencing the best of Melbourne's iconic street art. Then, we will end in China Town for a meal.
Day 4: Beaches & penguins
It's time to head out of the city for our amazing overnight road trip to Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island - two of the most beautiful areas in Australia. You can't come to Australia without trying the national pastime at least once, so grab a board and get out there for a surf lesson. Then head to Philip Island to visit the smallest penguins in the world.
Please note: In the winter months, surfing may be replaced with kayaking or mountain biking.
Day 5: Beaches, Wine & Kangaroos
Start today with a meet and greet with koalas and kangaroos! Then, after grabbing some lunch, enjoy some beach time before trying some local wines from the area. Tonight, we will head back to Melbourne.
Day 6: Personal job support and nightlife
Today we have a 1-to-1 job support session planned for you to chat about job opportunities, accommodation options or any exciting travel plans. Enjoy a farewell meal tonight before heading out to experience Melbourne's incredible nightlife!
Day 7: Finish trip
While today marks the end of our trip, your Aussie adventures are only just getting started! With no activities planned for today, travellers are welcome to depart at any time.
Job search
After your first 7 days exploring Melbourne and surrounding areas, you can begin focusing on securing your new job Down Under. On the tour, you will have received a thorough 'Work in Oz' presentation from your group leader. They will offer one-to-one advice on your CV and interview skills and make sure you feel prepared to find the perfect job. The local team will also ensure that you have an Australian bank account, Australian SIM card and Tax File Numbersorted too.
Throughout your time in Australia, our job offices have friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting you. If you have specific training or qualifications that need completing for jobs, they can explain what is needed and book you onto any courses. You will also have unlimited access to a jobs board, where amazing opportunities are posted daily.
Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne
Your Aussie working holiday starts now! Get ready for the best week ever, packed with epic inclusions. Meet your new travel crew and group leader tonight. Enjoy dinner at a local spot, then we're grabbing drinks over stunning river views. Big nights out in Melbourne are pretty legendary... Your group leader has already got ideas!
Day 2: Melbourne highlights
Let's tick off Melbourne's must-see destinations! First up is the Central Business District, from giant skyscrapers to emerald stretches. Have your cameras ready for Hosier Lane, famed for its neon street art murals. Find your favourites, then take an Aboriginal heritage walk at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Finish up at Melbourne's arts and cinema museums, before our group dinner in Australia's oldest Chinatown.
Day 3: Working holiday activities
Chat with working holiday specialists today, with workshops planned to help you get prepped. Prefer to do your own thing? You can take this as a free day to chill out in Melbourne, or sign up for an optional day trip.
Day 4: Brighton Beach and St Kilda
You've been needing a beach day, so today we're giving you two of Melbourne's best. Hop over to the golden shores of Brighton Beach. Kick back on the sand and stroll past the rainbow huts. Then St Kilda has a sunset ready that'll leave you lost for words... If we're lucky, there will be little penguins! Tonight's yours to grab drinks, ride the famous Ferris wheel, listen to live music and fall in love with Melbourne all over again.
Day 5: Finish in Melbourne
We couldn't let you go before one final day of exploring Melbourne together. Start the morning on a high at Skydeck, promising insane 360 views. Next up is Queen Victoria Market, the heart of Melbourne and home to iconic street food, fresh produce, vintage shopping and more. Return to CBD tonight for dinner, drinks and celebrating your new chapter. Here's to us!
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
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If you are travelling in 2026, 6 nights of accommodation are included on this trip. You’ve got 5 nights in amazing accommodation with modern designer rooms in the centre of Melbourne. With a rooftop terrace, shared kitchens, lounge areas and 4-8 bed dorms this is the perfect place to start your time in Melbourne. You've also got 1 night in a stylish, modern hostel on Phillip Island. ]
If you are travelling in 2027, 4 nights of accommodation are included on this trip.
Let us know if you're travelling with a friend so we can make sure you're placed together. If you'd like to upgrade to a private room, it might be possible to arrange this at an additional cost. Please speak to a travel advisor for further details.
Accommodation beyond week 1
After your first week you'll need to organise your own accommodation. Many of our travellers choose to share a flat with the new friends they've made during their first week. Our local team will help you explore accommodation options in the city.
You might also choose to extend your stay in a hostel - a great option if you enjoy the social element and if you'd like to travel around. Hostels usually offer cheaper rates for long term stays.
Meals
3 lunches and 3 dinners are included in your first week, if you are travelling in 2026. If you are travelling in 2027, 2 lunches and 2 dinners are included.
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Arrival Information:
Your trip begins on day 1, which is usually a Sunday. You should fly into Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport (MEL) where one of the local team will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation. Transfers are available at any time of day. Check in and either chill out after your long flight, or get out there and explore the city. There are no activities planned today, so you've got some time to settle in.
Age & Eligibility:
British citizens aged between 18-35 (inclusive) are eligible for Working Holiday Visa. You can apply through us by selecting "+ Visa" in the dropdown menu when booking, or you can arrange your visa yourself.
To be eligible for a visa, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- Hold a passport issued by an eligible country or region*
- Be aged 18-35 (inclusive) at the time of applying*
- Not be accompanied by dependent children at any time during your stay in Australia
- Meet health, character and financial requirements
- Have not previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa (unless applying for a second or third year visa)
- Be outside Australia when you apply and when visa is granted
- Apply within 12 months of intended travel to Australia.
- Have sufficient funds to cover your expected living/trip costs during your stay
- Have funds for a return or onward ticket to depart Australia (or an actual ticket)
- Have health insurance
Please note: If you have a criminal record, you are still able to apply for a Working Holiday Visa yourself, but we will not be able to process your visa for you.
*Certain other nationalities are also eligible for this visa, although some countries the age limit is 30 years old. For full details please see our Australian Working Holiday Visa page.
Second and Third Year Visas
Due to the free trade agreement between the UK and Australia, British citizens can apply for up to 3 working holiday visas without the need to do rural/farm work to be eligible. This allows British citizens to stay in Australia for up to 3 years in total. Each visa is granted separately and is valid for 1 year. Second and third year visas can be done consecutively, but they don't need to be. As long as you meet the standard age and eligibility requirements you can apply at any time, either from Australia or abroad. We can help you apply for the first year visa, but you will need to apply directly for any second or third year visas yourself once you have started your first year visa in Australia.
For more information, check out our Ultimate Guide to the Working Holiday Visa Australia.
Visa rules and regulations are subject to change. Please check the relevant embassy websites for up to date information.
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