How do I get into Australia to work short term (about a year) at the age of 31?

Answer 1

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at 31 you missed the chance of a working holiday visa


unless your a skilled worker needed in australia there isn't much option
try the visa wizard

http://www.immi.gov.au/visawizard/

Answer 2

If you have qualifications and experience in an occupation on our Skilled Occupations List (SOL), you may be able to find an employer who is eligible and willing to sponsor you for a 457 temporary work visa, but that's your only option. If you're unskilled or if your job isn't on the SOL, it will be impossible.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121… (the SOL)
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-w… (457 visa)