Orientation Week in Sydney

Start your Australian adventure with 8 unforgettable days in Sydney, one of the world’s most iconic cities. Famous for its harbour views, golden beaches, buzzing nightlife and relaxed lifestyle, Sydney is the perfect place to settle in before heading to your rural job placement.

Stay at a premium, central hostel surrounded by 15–30 solo travellers from around the world — ready-made friends from day one. With plenty of free time and guided group activities, you’ll ease into life in Australia while setting yourself up for a smooth transition to work.

Bonus: You’ll also receive 12 months’ membership with our Sydney-based jobs support team in case you choose to return to the city for future work.

Our Support

We’ll take the hassle out of finding interesting work abroad by organising everything for you- from job matching to work admin to internal travel, we’ve got you covered. This will allow you to enjoy every moment of your time in Australia, safe in the knowledge that you have our full support and a guaranteed job waiting when you finish orientation.

Detailed Inclusions

🛫 Pre-Departure:

• Personal CV support and review

• Job matching with confirmed offer (3–12 months)

• Informal interview with your future employer

• Access to a private online portal:

  • Step-by-step pre-departure checklist

  • Packing list

  • Full Australia guide: culture, money, health, safety

  • Arrival itinerary & job details

  • Medicare, banking, superannuation setup

  • Visa, insurance, flights, phones, Wi-Fi guidance

Access to an exclusive preparation kit with helpful advice and information including:  

• An extensive general guide to Australia with tips on money and budgeting, climate, culture, travel, health and safety, history and a list of useful links.

• Job description and details of placement

• A step by step pre-departure checklist.

• Detailed itinerary and further arrival instructions.

• A suggested packing list.

• Support on opening a Medicare, bank and superannuation account.

• Information on flights, insurance, visas.

• Advice on phones and Wi-Fi usage.

• Detailed information about your job.

🏨 In Sydney (8-Night Package):

• Airport transfer

• 8 nights in central premium hostel

• 2 lunches & 3 dinners

• Welcome orientation & work/travel info session

• Admin support: TFN, Medicare, super, bank, SIM

• Activities:

  • Guided city walk & Bondi Beach visit

  • Sydney catamaran cruise + BBQ

  • Port Stephens dolphin cruise

  • Return trip to bush basecamp

  • 4WD experience, sandboarding

  • Mt Tomaree hike, wildlife interactions

  • Evening beach stargazing, coastal walk

• Free facilities: WiFi, laundry, discounted meals

• Tour desk for add-ons (Blue Mountains, TV tours)

🍽️ Food & Accommodation:

• 8 nights in Sydney hostel

• Breakfasts included

• 2 lunches & 3 group dinners

• Job accommodation included separately or offset by higher wage

👨‍💼 Admin Support (Onshore):

• Tax File Number application

• Bank account setup

• Superannuation & Medicare registration

• SIM card activation

• Unlimited free WiFi

• Clothing & equipment advice

• Job briefings & ongoing prep

• 12-month mail holding/forwarding service

🚌 Onward to Your Job:

• Your onward travel plans will be mapped out courtesy of the Employ Equine team. We will talk you through your journey step by step.

• An optional certificate of completion.

• An optional written reference for future employers.

• Full support from the team for up to 12 months of your stay in Australia.

• A guaranteed paid job offer in the equine industry (a minimum of 3 months, maximum of 12) either with accommodation included or a higher wage where it is not offered.

• 12 month’s membership with optional job assistance in Sydney.

• Help with organising further travel and discounts on selected travel options.

• Access to an emergency contact number.

• Mail forwarding service.

Full Online departure pack with information including:

• A full schedule of your travel itinerary to your job.

• Discount vouchers.

• Tourist information.

• Advice on claiming tax and applying for a second visa.

• Your tax file number, Medicare card and bank card.

💸 Budgeting Tips

There are other costs that you will need to take into consideration. It is important to know these as you will need to budget for them in the lead up to your departure.

🌍 Before You Leave:

• Flights

• Travel insurance

• Visa and proof of funds

• Emergency savings

🌟 During the Programme:

• Some food/activities in Sydney

• Travel to your work location

• Work gear (clothing, boots, supplies)