Want to earn a minimum of AUD2000/month*?
Want to save money to fund an unforgettable adventure in Australia?
Want to work for 3-12 months in Sydney?
Want to gain international experience working in the healthcare field?

If your answers are YES, then this is the program for you!

Cultural Embrace offers an incredible opportunity for you to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in hospitals and clinics in the greater Sydney area. Our local Nursing Specialists work with a large network of hospitals and clinics and have the right job for you, plus we guarantee a minimum salary of AUD2000* per month. (*Subject to arrival between May 1 and September 30; with minimum experience and qualifications; and flexibility from the participant allowing a minimum number of shifts equalling 30 hours/week).

As they say in Australia…no worries mate, because we will take care of you before your departure and while you are in Australia. Upon receipt of your application, we will assess your skills and experience and make sure that this is the appropriate program for you. Then we will forward your information and material to Australia for them to offer you a “Conditional Offer of Acceptance” before leaving home. Upon arrival in Sydney, you will attend a final interview and assessment with our Nursing Specialists, which could lead to an “Offer of Employment” once all necessary checks have been satisfactorily completed. 

You may work for up to three months of regular nurse/healthcare work (with a minimum earnings of A$2000 per month), with five designated start dates: May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 18.  Afterwards, you have the options to extend beyond your 3-month program, or apply for other Work & Travel jobs in Australia (ie: hospitality, manual labor, etc) for up to 12 months with your valid Working Holiday Visa, or simply travel and enjoy your time in Australia with all of the money you earn!

Flexibility will be the key to success for your nurse work placements. It is likely that you will work at many different facilities during your time in Australia (sometimes multiple work places in the same week, with a day here, two days there, etc). The minimum shift is normally 4 hours, and maximum is 8-10 hours. You may work only 1 or 2 shifts one week, then 10 shifts the following week – it really depends on the work available at that time, You are required to call our Nursing Agency Partner and report your availability for work in advance, usually a week at a time.  Provide your preference and availability of days and shifts (ex. morning, afternoon or night duty). You will then receive a text message with your allocated shifts, thus providing as best as possible a work schedule suited to your needs. 

Join Cultural Embrace and experience the best combination of work, adventure and practical work experience during your time in the Land Down Under! 

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• Practical experience in the nurse and healthcare industry 
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities and lifestyles
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences 
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills 

 Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Guaranteed Job Offer Prior to Departure
  After your training, you will be matched to nursing and health care placements that suits you best. Your experience, training, and preferred location will be considered, based on availability. We guarantee a job offer by day nine.
• Compensation
  Wages are dependant upon many factors including the type of job and your experience and qualifications. The average wage is AUS$2000/month (approximately US$1760/month)
• Housing Assistance
  Shared housing will be included for your first two nights in Sydney.  Most job placements include room & board. If not, no worries, your salary should be sufficient to live a basic yet comfortable local lifestyle. 
• Arrival Assistance
  You will be met by a local representative at the airport and transferred to a clean, safe, comfortable hostel in Sydney.
• Orientation and Training
  Receive pertinent information and services regarding local transportation, taxes, banking, emergency and safety.  Familiarize yourself with the code of conduct and expectations at Australian companies.
• Assistance for Local Benefits
  Our local partners will help you register for an Australian Tax File Number, set up a local bank account with ATM access, provide a private mailbox with mail forwarding service anywhere in Australia, free luggage storage for one month, free internet access in over 24 locations, travel and social activities discount and membership card, extensive monthly social activities program, free fax, printing and photocopy service at the Sydney center, and much more.
• Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa from Australian immigration, but we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
  -For Working Holiday Visa Citizens: Citizens of Canada, UK, U.S.A., Japan, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Malta, Cyprus, Chile, Italy, France, Hong Kong, Iran, Thailand, and Korea can stay up to 1 year.
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Australia prior to, during, and after your placement. Additionally, we have a local toll-free 24/7 emergency assistance work site.

• You must be 18-30 years of age (due to visa regulations)
• You are a student nurse, or in at least your second year of training, OR have a minimum of 12 months experience working in a hospital, clinic or healthcare environment as a Nurse’s Aid or a Care Giver, OR have looked after patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, OR are a registered nurse in your own country
• You must have access to a minimum of AUD$1000 while in Australia. This minimum amount does not have to be entirely in cash - traveler’s checks, ATM, and debit/credit cards may also be presented. You are required to show that you have immediate access to funds via bank accounts or parental help (this is for visa purposes)
• Enjoy working with and serving others in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment

 US$750

*Can$, Aus$, Br£, Euros€ can be accepted with an additional service charge for currency conversion
**Please note-prices are subject to change according to world currency exchange rate

1. Obtain the Work Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Work Form (PDF).  Nurse Work in Australia Details and FAQ (PDF)

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days. 

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to: 

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA

Completed packet should include:

• Work Program Application
• Signed Work  Agreement
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• University/College transcript (official please)
• Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining what you want to do in Australia and why you think you are capable of handling this type of work
• Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
• Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) . 

Upon receipt of your application, a Cultural Embrace coordinator will contact you for a 20-30 minutes phone interview. Once we accept you in to our program, you will receive an invoice for the remainder of your program fee. In order for us to contact our local partners to start your placement process, we require at least 50% of your program.

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 12-16 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your internship.

*Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or less before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received less than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.