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Au pair in Australia.
Working holiday visa friendly. Here is what the exchange typically looks like there — money, hours, paperwork and pace of life.
- Typical pocket money
- A$250–A$350 / week
- Hours
- Agreed per family
- Time off
- Weekends mostly free
- Typical stay
- 6–24 months
- Language
- English
The visa, in plain language
There is no official au pair visa, but the Working Holiday visa makes Australia one of the easiest English-speaking destinations: au pairs under 30 (35 for some nationalities) can stay with a family while working part-time under visa rules.
- 01
Check your eligibility for the Working Holiday visa (age 18–30, some to 35)
- 02
Agree duties, hours and pocket money in a written agreement
- 03
Apply for the Working Holiday visa online
- 04
Sort an Australian bank account and tax file number in week one
Typical current practice, January 2026 — not legal advice. Always check the country's official immigration guidance before applying.
What makes Australia different
- Beaches, barbecues and a famously relaxed family rhythm
- Working Holiday visa gives flexibility agencies elsewhere can't
- Strong demand for au pairs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
- Easy to extend with a second or third year by regional work
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