AOF Awards

Each year, the AOF provides a limited number of overseas awards to help Australians fulfil their dreams of working internationally in their chosen field. The program ultimately benefits Australian industry through the knowledge and skills that return with the award recipients.

An AOF award provides:

• The opportunity to travel and work overseas.
• Return economy airfares to a country of choice.
• Settling in allowance.
• Assistance with the cost of short courses.
• Return shipment of tools of trade.
• Assistance in obtaining employment and work Visas.
• Some assistance attending specialised training trade and industry forums.
• A unique experience for personal and professional development.

The AOF will assist award recipients with establishing contacts and making arrangements with overseas organisations to gain employment which meets their goals.

It is the responsibility of the recipient to conclude all arrangements for travel and employment before leaving Australia. This condition may be varied in exceptional circumstances e.g. Employer requiring face-to-face interviews.

Recipients are required to provide the AOF with reports on their experiences at key stages during their period overseas. Upon returning to Australia they will debrief with the AOF CEO and their sponsor and they may also be involved in industry forums representing AOF.

Recipients are also required to present to their sponsor and forums as requested upon their return from overseas

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