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APPLYING FOR PAID WORK IN AUSTRALIA

Submit the following material to us in one envelope or via email:

1) Filled out Online Application. Note that after this application is submited we will send you via email further application papers for you to fill out.

2) Resume
*Sample resumes here

3) Letter of Intention. Establish a clear relationship between your skills/studies and the internship placement you are interested in. Specify at what stage of your studies you are at and what your current occupation is. Please sign your letter.

4) Registration fee ($350): Make checks payable to EasyGO Abroad Inc. or pay via credit card through our secure server here

5) One recommendation letter from university or employer

6) Copy of Insurance Policy (Travel, health & liability). You may sign up for one here

7) A recent picture of any size

9) University Transcript

10) Applicants 25 years or younger must provide a letter of support from their parents together with a bank account statement. Applicants older than 25 years must provide a bank account statement only. The bank statement must not be older than 3 months at time of visa submission and show sufficient funds to support the applicant for the duration of their stay in Australia. (AU$3000 per month)

11) RSA Certificate or Sign up to online course here

After we Receive your Application

Once we receive your application, it takes 3 to 4 business days to get it processed and confirm whether or not there is program availability. Note that this not confirm your acceptance into the program but just availability.

Once it is processed and you receive a confirmation via e-mail, we will arrange a phone interview with you to talk about your profile, the placements options and eligibility for the program.

After the interview, you will be either accepted/not accepted to the program. Then it takes about 12 weeks to confirm a placement with a company and placement details to you. Please note that positions have limited availability and the application process is competitive. If a placement is not confirmed within 12 weeks you will receive a full refund. Once you receive a placement confirmation no refunds may be processed.

After a placement has been successfullly secured, you will receive a Training Agreement directly from Australia. The Training Agreement (TA) contains all relevant information of the placement including location and contacts as well as the tasks you will be required to perform. In addition it contains the agreed terms and conditions of the internship including behaviour and co-operation between you, the host organisation and the local office. Please ensure that the TA is signed and returned to Australia within 3 days.

Your Work Holiday VISA will also be processed and it takes about 4 to 6 weeks. We will inform you once the VISA is approved.

General Placement Requirements

Age between 18 – 30 years old
Have a proven educational background related to Hospitality or Gastronomy
Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course, or be a recent graduate within 24 months of course completion
RSA certificate/take the RSA online course before traveling

Mentor Abroad's Guarantee

Mediation with your host company
Professional care with a Tutor during the entire placement.
24-hour-emergency telephone number
Leisure activities with other participants
References of the host organization
Certificate at the end of your placement

Optional Benefits

Accommodation with a host family or at a student residence
Airport transfer service
Leisure activities and excursions
Health and accident insurance.

From Application to Completion

1	Candidate submits above paperwork to Mentor Abroad and participates in a pre screening interview.
1	Accept / Decline
2	Candidate sumbits additional paperwork sent to Mentor Abroad; completed, signed and dated
2	6 months lead time (5 months for suitable working visa holders) 3
3	Mentor Abroad´s partner issues a Letter of Offer and allocates a Mentor in Australia
3	Note: The Mentor is responsible for ensuring that the interns objectives are met through out the program. The Mentor will act as a one point of contact for the Intern.
4	Mentor Abroad starts the research and negotiation process with potential Host Organisations where the applicant profile is sent to a number of potential Host Organisations.
4	Note: intern may be required to participate in a telephone interview with potential Host Organisations
5	Host Organisation approval.
5	At this stage Mentor Abroad in conjunction with the Host Organisation will develop a Training Agreement outlining the specifics of the internship training.
6	Training Agreement signed by all parties.
6	Mentor Abroad issues confirmation package which is to be signed and returned to Mentor Abroad by the intern
7	Outstanding fees paid.
7	Including placement, insurance, visa and service fees.
8	Mentor Abroad´s local partner issues visa documentation for candidates obtaining the 416/OTV.
8	Note: The allocated Mentor will provide detailed instruction on how to complete the visa application.
9	Mentor Abroad´s partner submit visa application to DIAC for candidate obtaining the 416/OTV.
9	Visa processing can take between 4 -6 weeks for the 416 Visa and 6 -8 weeks for the OTV.
10	DIAC will issue Visa Approval letter to Mentor Abroad´s partner
10	Mentor Abroad´s partner will send proof of visa approval directly to candidates e-mails with instructions on how to have the visa label affixed to their passport.
11	Intern confirms travel arrangements (for interns that are offshore).
11	Mentor Abroad recommends that flights be booked after visa approval. All flight details must be sent to the Mentor.
12	Allocated Mentor issues Internship instructions and pre-arrival details.
13	Intern arrives in Australia.
13	Upon arrival in Australia the intern must make contact with their Mentor.
14	Optional: English Language studies prior to internship commencement.
15	Intern participates in Orientation session.
15	Orientations are held in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney on a regular basis. Interns are advised of the orientation via e-mail. Attendance is a requirements.
16	Internship commencement.
17	Assigned Mentor will maintain regular contact with intern throughout program monitoring their growth and satisfaction.
17	Including regular feedback via phone and e-mail, a 2 week review, a Mid-internship review and final internship evaluation and feedback.
18	Optional: Regular Intern Night participation.
18	Mentor Abroad arranges regular social events for all interns in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
19	Feedback and Evaluation document completed and returned to Mentor Abroad.
20	Intern Certificate is awarded and intern successfully completes the internship program.

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