To work in Australia you will need the following:

• Visa
• Back Account
• Tax File Number
• Superannuation Fund

Other information to help make the transition easier:

• Hostels
• Rental accommodation

To work in Australia you will need the appropriate visa.  There are several visas available and some examples are:

• Working Holiday Makers
  The working holiday and Work and Holiday programmes provide opportunities for people between 18 and 30 to holiday in Australia and to supplement their travel funds though incidental employment.

• Business Visa
  For people to come to Australia for a business-related visit.  Also people to establish, manage or develop a new or existing business, or invest in Australia.

• Employee Sponsored Visa
  For people with recognized skills seeing to work in Australia after being sponsored by an Australian or overseas employer.

More information on Visa's:
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs - also gives you information on “Australia Needs Expos” which are held worldwide and provide information on current skills shortage in Australia.

You will need to set up a bank account in Australia. To do this you will need your passport, a second form of identification and an Australian residential address. There are a number of banks you can choose from.

Some larger banking institutions:

Tax File Number (TFN)

A Tax File Number (TFN) is required to work in Australia; this number will be valid for your entire stay, regardless of where you work in Australia.

Obtain a TFN from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
You will need to bring along your passport showing your visa and a second form of identification.
The ATO will then post your TFN to you within 4 weeks.

All employers are required to make minimum levels of superannuation contributions to a complying superannuation fund for its employers. You employer will ask you to nominate your preferred fund. 

An excellent resource explaining everything you need to know about superannuation is www.australia.gov.au and type “superannuation” into the search function.

Hostel Accommodation is an excellent and cost effective way of getting started in Australia.  It is reasonably priced and allows you to take the time to decide where you want to rent property on a more permanent basis during you stay. 

It also a great way to meet fellow travelers and share information.

If you are intending to rent a property in Australia for a period of time, generally, you will need to provide the following:

• Identification
• References
• Place of employment

You will also be required by your real estate agent to put up a “Bond”,
4-6 weeks rent depending on the property. 

This money is lodged with an independent body, the Rental Bond Board.  Once your lease has expired and you vacate the property, the property will be inspected by your real estate agent for damages etc. 

The Real Estate will then instruct the Rental Board to release your Bond.  However, if there has been any damage to the property they will first deduct the cost of repairs and the balance will be released to you.