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Backpacker Job Board is the web's best employment site for backpackers in Australia. From fruit picking jobs and seasonal harvest work to help you get your 2nd year visa, through to au-pair, hospitality work and housekeeping jobs, Backpacker Job Board is home to a huge variety of different casual jobs for backpackers. We have full-time, part-time and temp roles to suit all travellers. Browse our job vacancy database and apply for jobs online for free. No fees and no membership required! Any questions, feel free to contact us - we're happy to help. In the meantime, here's some useful links:

Featured Backpacker Jobs

50 mins ago

Hotel All-rounder Bar, Bottleshop & Gaming Couple

Lemke Hotels P/L T/A Torres Straits Hotel

THURSDAY ISLAND, Queensland

We are looking for an energetic, can do Hotel All-Rounder Bar, BottleShop & Gaming COUPLE for a...

7hr 42m ago

Phone Sales Superstar! No Experience No Worries!

Your Business Listing

South Melbourne, Melbourne

Sick of Hospitality?Want your weekends back?Retail not giving you enough hours?No sales...

17hr ago

Bar Person

Mickey Bourkes Koroit Hotel

Koroit, Victoria

Mickey Bourke’s Koroit Irish Hotel urgently requires a shite load of experienced or keen bar...

23hr ago

Summer Blueberry Picker 2nd And 3rd Extension Coffs Harbour

T&O Labour

Coffs Harbour,

Summer Blueberry Picking Jobs for 2nd/3rd Visa Extension Eligibility in Coffs HarbourThe...

23hr ago

Blueberry Summer Season Time! 88days Is Ok!

T.G BERRY

Coffs Harbour,

Blueberry Summer Season is coming. We need more picker to join us for picking work.This work...

1d ago

Housekeeper/room Attendant

Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites

Swansea, Tasmania

We are looking for a reliable, switched on single (or couple) to be part of our Guest Services...

1d ago

Dural Christmas Tree Farm

Dural Christmas Tree Farm

Dural, New South Wales

We are looking two (2) men to join our Christmas Tree Farm for the 2024PLEASE READ THIS...

1d ago

Part Time Gym Sales Representative

TMT Marketing

Brisbane,

Are you looking for an awesome opportunity to grow into sales and with a great team?!Who are...

1d ago

Production Assistants In A Jerky Factory

Byron Beef Jerky

Bangalow, New South Wales

Byron Jerky wants you to join our team!We're a high output food manufacturing business in the...

1d ago

Milking Position

Cumberoona holdings

Cowra, New South Wales

Milking positions availableSplit shiftsMilking cowsBasic accommodationCowra Nsw

1d ago

Work For Accommodation, Seeking Live-in...

151 hoddle homestay

Fitzroy, Melbourne

I run 3 hostels in Richmond area, have a team of about 10 people working with me, and we are...

1d ago

Blueberry Summer Fruit Is Coming! (welcome To Those Who...

B&R

NSW, Coffs Harbour

ブルーベリー/ラズベリーピッカーBlueberries/raspberry Pickers.Our farm is also...

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Hotel All-rounder Bar, Bottleshop & Gaming Couple

Lemke Hotels P/L T/A Torres Straits Hotel

THURSDAY ISLAND, Queensland

We are looking for an energetic, can do Hotel All-Rounder Bar, BottleShop & Gaming COUPLE for a starting date of 5th December 2024 to replace team members leaving our...

We are looking for an energetic, can do Hotel All-Rounder Bar, BottleShop & Gaming COUPLE for a starting date of 5th December 2024 to replace team members leaving our...

Experienced Butcher

Rivertree Land and Cattle Company

Werai, New South Wales

Join the Team at Snake Creek Cattle CompanyPosition: Experienced ButcherLocation: Southern Highlands, NSWEmployment Type: Full-Time (Flexible 5-Day Week,...

New 1hr 35m ago

Join the Team at Snake Creek Cattle CompanyPosition: Experienced ButcherLocation: Southern Highlands, NSWEmployment Type: Full-Time (Flexible 5-Day Week,...

Culinary Opportunities, Mcg

Delaware North

Richmond, Melbourne

Delaware North Australia is looking for passionate, skilled Demi Chefs, Chef de Parties, and Sous Chefs to join our culinary family at the iconic Melbourne Cricket...

New 2hr 0m ago

Delaware North Australia is looking for passionate, skilled Demi Chefs, Chef de Parties, and Sous Chefs to join our culinary family at the iconic Melbourne Cricket...

Cathedral Chef

Cathedral Lodge Golf Club

Thornton, Victoria

About the roleCathedral Golf Club is looking for a talented and passionate Casual Chef to join our team. This is a casual position based in our vibrant venue in...

New 2hr 3m ago

About the roleCathedral Golf Club is looking for a talented and passionate Casual Chef to join our team. This is a casual position based in our vibrant venue in...

Au Pair On The Water In Victoria! Mornington Peninsula! Join Asap

Dream Nannies Premium Employer

Mount Martha, Melbourne

DREAM NANNIES NANNY AND AU PAIR AGENCYAU PAIR - MOUNT MARTHA- MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VICTORIAJOIN ASAP FOR 6 MONTHSActive, easy-going family in Mount Martha are...

New 2hr 11m ago

DREAM NANNIES NANNY AND AU PAIR AGENCYAU PAIR - MOUNT MARTHA- MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VICTORIAJOIN ASAP FOR 6 MONTHSActive, easy-going family in Mount Martha are...

Carpenters, Joinery Installers & Shopfitters

ACL - Australian Commercial Labour

Perth

Australian Commercial Labour are actively seeking Skilled carpenters/Joinery Installers/Shopfitters to join our growing team.The right candidate must have:...

New 2hr 41m ago

Australian Commercial Labour are actively seeking Skilled carpenters/Joinery Installers/Shopfitters to join our growing team.The right candidate must have:...

Allrounder Cook Postion

Dalwallinu Hotel

DALWALLINU, Western Australia

We are seeking a cook/ all-rounder to work in kitchen and cafeexperience is a mustaccommodation and meals provided at a small costWe are a small family run...

New 3hr 9m ago

We are seeking a cook/ all-rounder to work in kitchen and cafeexperience is a mustaccommodation and meals provided at a small costWe are a small family run...

Backpacker Job Opportunity In Sydney

Lee

Vineyard, New South Wales

Hi,Are you a backpacker looking for work in Sydney? We’ve got a good opportunity for you!We’re a friendly family based in Vineyard, near Windsor train...

New 3hr 32m ago

Hi,Are you a backpacker looking for work in Sydney? We’ve got a good opportunity for you!We’re a friendly family based in Vineyard, near Windsor train...

Farm Hand

Camphin Boston

Crookwell, New South Wales

Farm-HandMarkdale StationCrookwell, NSWAn opportunity exists for backpackers (preferably a couple) to work on our sheep and cattle farm which is 3.5 hours from...

New 3hr 50m ago

Farm-HandMarkdale StationCrookwell, NSWAn opportunity exists for backpackers (preferably a couple) to work on our sheep and cattle farm which is 3.5 hours from...

Forklift Operator

Job Play Premium Employer

Tottenham, Melbourne

Looking for a full-time forklift operator who has experience working in a fast-paced environment and working in narrow areasYou will be 80% on the forklift and the...

New 3hr 55m ago

Looking for a full-time forklift operator who has experience working in a fast-paced environment and working in narrow areasYou will be 80% on the forklift and the...

Venue Manager & Experienced Floor Staff - Diggies Kiama

Diggies

Kiama, South Coast

Join Our Team at Diggies Kiama!Coastal views and a sea breeze mix with fresh food and epic cocktails at Diggies Kiama. Drink in stunning seaside views with your...

New 4hr 42m ago

Join Our Team at Diggies Kiama!Coastal views and a sea breeze mix with fresh food and epic cocktails at Diggies Kiama. Drink in stunning seaside views with your...

See The Real Melbourne Lifestyles - Cleaning Homes

Essential Home Services

Edithvale, St Kilda

Essential Home Services - Good Life Begins With a Good Company.Experience Not Necessary! Just Need Your Positive Vibes!This position allows you to see a side of...

New 5hr 4m ago

Essential Home Services - Good Life Begins With a Good Company.Experience Not Necessary! Just Need Your Positive Vibes!This position allows you to see a side of...

Handyman

Rattle n Hum, Port Douglas Backpackers, Paddy's Irish Bar

Port Douglas, Cairns

Job DescriptionHandymanWe are looking for an experienced handyman to join our team in a number of high-volume venues in beautiful Port Douglas.Experience...

New 5hr 42m ago

Job DescriptionHandymanWe are looking for an experienced handyman to join our team in a number of high-volume venues in beautiful Port Douglas.Experience...

Aupair Adventure: Join A Loving Family In Sunny South Of Sydney!

99aupairs Premium Employer

Kiama Downs, New South Wales

Experience the coastal lifestyle of a young family in Kiama Downs, South of Sydney, with a unique live-in Aupair opportunity. A dedicated and caring family is looking...

New 5hr 49m ago

Experience the coastal lifestyle of a young family in Kiama Downs, South of Sydney, with a unique live-in Aupair opportunity. A dedicated and caring family is looking...

Backpacker’s Dream: Aupair In Vibrant Melbourne!

99aupairs Premium Employer

Narre Warren North, Melbourne

Experience the vibrant life of a loving family in Australias multicultural city Melbourne with a unique live-in Aupair opportunity. This family is looking for a caring...

New 5hr 51m ago

Experience the vibrant life of a loving family in Australias multicultural city Melbourne with a unique live-in Aupair opportunity. This family is looking for a caring...

Coastal Aupair Opportunity: Aba Therapy Support In Port Macquarie Needed!

99aupairs Premium Employer

Port Macquarie

Experience the serene coastal life with a loving family in Port Macquarie. The mother is seeking an energetic and compassionate Aupair with ABA Therapy experience to...

New 5hr 52m ago

Experience the serene coastal life with a loving family in Port Macquarie. The mother is seeking an energetic and compassionate Aupair with ABA Therapy experience to...

Aupair - Aussie Lifestyle - Lots Of Free Time For Second Job (88days Approved...

99aupairs Premium Employer

Hunterview (NSW), New South Wales

Explore Hunterview while enjoying cozy accommodation and a welcoming environment. This role is perfect for backpackers looking for flexible hours for a second job (88...

New 5hr 53m ago

Explore Hunterview while enjoying cozy accommodation and a welcoming environment. This role is perfect for backpackers looking for flexible hours for a second job (88...

Exciting Aupair Opportunity In Canberra: Earn Generous Pocket Money!

99aupairs Premium Employer

Canberra (Hughes, ACT), Canberra

Discover the Adventure of a Lifetime in Australia! Become an Au Pair in Canberra!Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Join a supportive single-parent...

New 5hr 54m ago

Discover the Adventure of a Lifetime in Australia! Become an Au Pair in Canberra!Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Join a supportive single-parent...

Stable Hand - Bullsbrook Wa

Tyrooki Castlemoore

BULLSBROOK WA, Western Australia

Looking for a stable hand at racing stables, based in BULLSBROOK WA.Job descriptioncleaning yards and stablespicking up manure and hayfeed and water horses...

New 5hr 55m ago

Looking for a stable hand at racing stables, based in BULLSBROOK WA.Job descriptioncleaning yards and stablespicking up manure and hayfeed and water horses...

Aupair Experience In Melbourne: Multicultural City-life!

99aupairs Premium Employer

Glen Waverley, Melbourne

Calling City Adventurers to Melbourne! Become an Aupair in the world's most liveable city, MELBOURNE!PROFILE:Location: Melbourne (Glen Waverley), VICChildren:...

New 5hr 56m ago

Calling City Adventurers to Melbourne! Become an Aupair in the world's most liveable city, MELBOURNE!PROFILE:Location: Melbourne (Glen Waverley), VICChildren:...

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How do I find a Backpacker Job in Australia?

Australia costs money. Quite a bit, in fact. But happily for the backpackers that hope to tour the country, the 417 (Working Holiday) and 462 (Work and Holiday) visas grant the ability to earn as you travel, by working in a variety of temporary, part time and casual jobs in Australia.

How to Find a Backpacker Job in Australia
How to Find a Backpacker Job in Australia

Getting a job as a backpacker in Australia can be slightly different to getting a job at home though. Not only is it a different country with a different culture, backpackers also have to play by a very different - and very strict - set of rules when looking for work.

But whether you're searching for a casual job in a bar, a stretch of remote work on a farm, or a short term position at a hostel, fear not. The following guide will help you find work by walking you through the process of job hunting as a backpacker in Australia.

How to find a job in Australia?

How easy is it to get a job in Australia on a working holiday visa? Let's take a look. Here's how to find a job in Australia when backpacking. Note; it can take about 7 days to find work successfully and you may need a few items (WiFi, Resume, Computer, Mobile Phone).

1. Secure a working holiday visa

You can't work as a backpacker in Australia without holding a working holiday visa. The visa comes in two forms - the 417 and the 462 - which are designed for slightly different purposes, but are almost identical when placed side by side. The type of visa you're eligible for will depend on your nationality.

You must secure your visa before you arrive in Australia, as you'll need to supply a number of original documents as part of the application, and it will be checked at the airport on arrival.

2. Get an Australian mobile SIM

Having arrived in the country with visa in hand, your first job is to get an Aussie mobile number. Head to the nearest Telstra, Optus or Vodafone store (the three largest players in the Australian phone market) and grab a SIM card so that you can make contact with and be contacted by employers.

3. Update your CV / resume

When was the last time you gave your resume a spit and shine? It's important that it is up to date, and highlights the skills, qualifications and experience that aligns with the type of job that you'll be looking for while travelling Oz. You may well have been a lawyer in your home country, but that experience won't be super helpful in finding a job behind the bar in Adelaide or fruit picking in Tasmania. Instead highlight any relevant experience and transferable skills.

4. Find a great profile photo

A picture is worth a thousand words, and ideally yours will yell "Employ Me!" 500 times over. Make it professional, captivating, and unmistakably you.

5. Register with Backpacker Job Board

As Australia's number one backpacker job marketplace, signing up with Backpacker Job Board will grant you access to a huge number of potential jobs. It only takes about a minute to register as a backpacker, and it's totally free!

6. Begin browsing job vacancies

Once you've registered with Backpacker Job Board you're ready to start browsing! We have lots of new jobs posted every day, so keep checking your preferred job category pages often. All our jobs are also posted to our Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook for more updates.

7. Check job eligibility

There are restrictions on work options, if you're looking to gain 2nd or 3rd year visa extension.

At Backpacker Job Board we make the process of finding eligible work as simple as possible. We have a page dedicated to 2nd and 3rd year eligible work. Just remember that it is up to you to ensure that the employer is 100% offering paid specified work in an eligible postcode though - so always do your homework.

8. Do your due diligence

Is the employer legitimate? Do they have a good reputation? Will they follow through on their promises? It's important that you get a good sense of the employer before you get too far down the road. Check the employer's online presence for things like an Australian Business Number (ABN), contact details and an address, and do your best to search out former employees to get first hand info on what they're like as a boss (Google, Facebook and Glassdoor reviews are a great place to look). It's important that you stay safe.

9. Prepare your cover letter

Cover letters are important. They have the job of personalising your resume, explaining exactly why you, with your skills and experience, are perfect for this particular job. You need to spend time getting it right. If you feel as though your English isn't as good as it needs to be, get a friend to take a look!

10. Send applications

Once you've found some good jobs from good employers and developed a knock-out resume and cover letter, it's time to send out applications!

11. Follow up with employers

While you don't want to be overeager - the employer will likely be busy, as they're currently looking for help - it's smart to follow up within a day or two. This demonstrates initiative, and shows that you're eager to work.

12. Be responsive

The job market is competitive in Australia, so it's important that you respond quickly to any correspondence from a potential employer. Reply to their questions in a polite and professional manner, and be sure to ask any more that you might have - this is your chance to clear up any confusion.

13. Study up before the interview

You want to know a healthy amount about the job, the employer and the industry before you sit down for an interview. You will probably be going for plenty of jobs that you don't have much experience in, but if you can show that you've learnt a little bit about the field before you've gone to the interview, it'll demonstrate real initiative.

14. Accept the job

A job offer is on the table, but this is your last chance to decide whether this is the right choice for you, so take it. On top of your earlier due diligence, which ensured the employer was trustworthy, you should take the opportunity to look at the area that you'll be working in, and the type of work, the pay and the work conditions, to ensure that this is the right move. All of these things should be clearly laid out by the employer before you accept.

15. Gain the necessary certifications/ qualifications

Congratulations - the job has been offered and you've accepted! But before you get to work, you need to make sure you have everything you need.

The first items on your checklist will be any certificates and qualifications you might need in your new job. Your employer will be able to advise the specifics, but common qualifications include the White Card certificate system for labour and construction jobs, and RSA/RSG certificates for hospitality work.

16. Kit yourself out

You also may need to have clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). Check what, if anything, the employer supplies, then go shopping for the extras. This is particularly important for labouring, fruit picking and farm work.

17. Start work!

You've done it! It's time to put in the hours and get paid.

18. Calculate your tax

There's one final step in the process. Getting paid is great, but it does mean that the government gets paid too, by taxing your income. You want to be sure you're not passing too much money on to them, and our backpacker tax calculator helps you to do just that. Simply pop in your income and the tax you paid, and we'll let you know what you can expect to get back at the end of the financial year!