Family, country, outback and farm life - Independent travel and adventure as a farm au pair with VisitOz.
Australian farms are small, self-sufficient communities that vary in size from small families to 20 or more people.If you have good childcare or cooking skills, have a full driving licence and are keen to get involved with all parts of life on an Australian farm, then you are in the right place. Our program is designed to be fun and to prepare you to be a useful member of your employer's team, giving a unique opportunity to experience and be part of rural and outback working life.
Your work could include domestic tasks, looking after animals and pets, cooking, shopping, school runs, childcare, helping with homework, teaching & tutoring. Even before you start helping with the day-to-day farming work, such as cattle, sheep, horses, crops, infrastructure and more.
Our farm au-pair program includes:
- Welcome at Brisbane Airport, plus arrival and set up for work service
- 3/4 days of Brisbane life to recover from jetlag and acclimatise
- 4 days farm induction and skills training course, with all food and accommodation
- Return to Brisbane for up to 3 nights
- Arrangement of travel to your host/employer farm
- Full support during your time in Australia.
We expect to be able offer you a choice of 2-3 job opportunities and to confirm the details of your employer during the farm induction course. Work is normally for 3-6 months, with holidays, and after the job you are able to travel and explore Australia. You can even come back to us for a 2nd or 3rd job.
VisitOz/Australian Working Adventures is an award-winning family business, founded in 1991. We care about positive experiences for young people.
TO APPLY: Please email info@visitoz.org or call +61 07 2111 8473.