Working in Australia allows you to explore one of the world's largest and most interesting countries.
The American Institute for Foreign Study, AIFS, allows Americans, ages 18-30 to travel and work in Australia for up to four months. Once in the country, AIFS will help you set up a bank account and provide you with 2 nights accommodation and free internet service. They will even get you two job offers guaranteed! The 416 visa issued to you allows you to work any job in any part of the country, pre-arranged or not. At the end of the 4 months, you can also decide to change your status to visitor and stay longer in the country to travel, but not work.
AIFS will get you a work permit for up to 4 months.