Work Visa requirements
Most countries limit who can work there and for how long, so a good first step in an overseas job search is to check out any working restrictions by contacting the relevant Foreign Embassy.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Index of foreign embassies is a good place to start.
You need to be properly prepared for your new environment if you are planning to live and work overseas and should check the information provided on smartraveller.gov.au before you leave Australia.
There are a wide range of international working holiday schemes and special international agreements that have been negotiated with over 17 countries for working holidays. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Working Holidays Overseas for Australians outlines these schemes.