With a Subclass 417 visa, an applicant can work in a specified industry and area of Australia that will address the country's labor shortage. The Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417) allows young nationals from specific nationalities to enter Australia for 12 months and work in the country for a maximum of six months.
Young nationals (aged 18-30 or 18-35) can apply for a Subclass 417 visa, depending on the country, to explore Australia. An applicant can apply for a Subclass 417 visa up to three times and reside in the country for three years individually. However, applicants must have work experience of at least six months in a specified work area for a second and third Working Holiday visa to apply for a Subclass 417 visa again.
Applicants can apply for specific industries with an Australian Working Holiday visa, such as hospitality, retail, construction, agriculture, mining, etc.
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Specified industries and areas to work in Australia with a Subclass 417 visa
Australia's government is continuously supporting the labor shortage in the country, which is why the department is providing flexibility to the specified work requirement and giving more importance to the specified work industry under the Subclass 417 visa.
Below is the list of industries and areas to work in Subclass 417 visa:
- Tourism and Hospitality in the Northern or Remote or very remote Australia
- Fishing and pearling in regional Australia
- Plant and Animal cultivation in regional Australia
- Tree farming and felling in regional Australia
- Construction in regional Australia
- Mining in regional Australia
- Bushfire recovery work in declared bushfire-affected areas
- Recovery work in flood, cyclone, or other severe weather-affected areas
- Critical COVID-19 work in the healthcare and medical sectors anywhere in Australia
Tips and resources to find jobs with Subclass 417 visa
To increase your chances of finding a job while on a Subclass 417 visa in Australia, here are some tips for strategies:
- Create an Australian-style resume
- Engage with industries to find job opportunities while in Australia
- Be open to pursuing employment opportunities
- Focus on utilizing the Australian job market
- Choose an industry with high demand jobs
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