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Backpacker Job Board is a job site in Australia for working holiday makers

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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:

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Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

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Join the Foodie Fun with Hive!Who We Are and What We Do?At Hive, we're not your typical...

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Chainsaw Work - Farm Hand

Brown

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Hi EVERYONE,*Position available as a farmhand, we only need one person;You need :*to be...

3hr 48m ago

Construction Labourer

Moretti constructions

Wollongong bowral, New South Wales

Looking for construction labourerReliable, honest hard working can be flexible with days or...

16hr ago

2024 Coffs Harbour Blueberry Picking!!!

R GROUP

Coffs Harbour,

HI, This is R GROUP based in coffs harbour and Macksville.We are HIRING pickers from now on!...

17hr ago

Blueberry Picker Wanted

Eng

Coffs Habour, Coffs Harbour

Blueberry Farm Picker Summer x 70We're looking for picker at the Coffs Harbour Blueberry...

21hr ago

Pop-up Kiosk Sales Representative - No Experience Necessary

HelloFresh

Perth,

Pop-Up Kiosk Sales Representative - No Experience NecessaryYou're benefits…- Healthy...

1d ago

Cleaning/labourer

Steamatic Nth Queensland

Cairns, Queensland

This role is included as specified work and is part of Natural Disaster works related to the...

1d ago

Outstanding, Artistic Gardener

Lavish Gardens Pty Ltd

Castlecrag, New South Wales

Lavish Gardens is looking for a Talented, Hardworking, Intelligent and Dynamic individual to join...

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Event Set Up & Brand Presenters

Fine Spirits

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Job description 1:Set up props for a tasting event, includes lifting stock, tables and goods...

1d ago

2024 Blueberries Pickers.(who Want To Apply For A 2 Or 3...

B&R

Coffs Harbour,

Coffs Harbour Blueberries Pickers.Enjoy your working holiday and apply now!Anyone who...

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Solar Field Marketing Representative

PDR Energy Group

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Join PDR Energy Group as a Field Marketing Specialist for Solar EnergyAre you outgoing,...

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Vehicle Detailer

Famasika Pty Ltd

ROCKHAMPTON, Queensland

Vehicle Detailer needed for immediate start471 Visa holder applyThe role involves...

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Labourer

Diamond Quality Cabinets

Paget, Queensland

Diamond Quality Cabinets is a busy Cabinetmaking company in the Mackay Region. We are looking for a labourer to join our team. This position is a casual position but...

New 21 mins ago

Diamond Quality Cabinets is a busy Cabinetmaking company in the Mackay Region. We are looking for a labourer to join our team. This position is a casual position but...

Cleaner/ Bar Maid

Mullaley Hotel

mullaley, Newcastle

must current RSAcurrent food handling certificate

New 22 mins ago

must current RSAcurrent food handling certificate

Bistro Food And Beverage Attendant

(08) 8952 2823

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We are searching for a fun, outgoing, happy individual to join our team. We are a family sports club in Alice Springs called Club Eastside.• Greeting customers in...

New 24 mins ago

We are searching for a fun, outgoing, happy individual to join our team. We are a family sports club in Alice Springs called Club Eastside.• Greeting customers in...

Summer Hotel Staff - With Accommodation

Tathra hotel

TATHRA, New South Wales

Tathra Hotel, located on the far south coast of NSW have vacancies for the summer season (December - end April):Bar / Dining RoomKitchenhandHousekeepingChef...

New 25 mins ago

Tathra Hotel, located on the far south coast of NSW have vacancies for the summer season (December - end April):Bar / Dining RoomKitchenhandHousekeepingChef...

 

Gym Promo Stars Wanted!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Zetland, Sydney

Join the Foodie Fun with Hive!Who We Are and What We Do?At Hive, we're not your typical 9-to-5 crowd - we're the dynamic team with over 20 years of experience...

Join the Foodie Fun with Hive!Who We Are and What We Do?At Hive, we're not your typical 9-to-5 crowd - we're the dynamic team with over 20 years of experience...

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New 46 mins ago

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Can You Sell Food!? If So, We Want You!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

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Join Our Foodie Revolution with Hive and Our Top Meal Kit Partners!Hey there, food enthusiasts!Who Are We?At Hive, we're experts in sales and marketing,...

New 47 mins ago

Join Our Foodie Revolution with Hive and Our Top Meal Kit Partners!Hey there, food enthusiasts!Who Are We?At Hive, we're experts in sales and marketing,...

Lead Generator Wanted - Immediate Start, Hourly Pay + Comms

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Perth

Who We Are?The team at Hive have over 15 years' experience working in the Sales & Marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who have great...

New 48 mins ago

Who We Are?The team at Hive have over 15 years' experience working in the Sales & Marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who have great...

Lead Generator Wanted - Immediate Start, Hourly Pay + Comms

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Melbourne

Who We Are?The team at Hive have over 15 years' experience working in the Sales & Marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who have great...

New 49 mins ago

Who We Are?The team at Hive have over 15 years' experience working in the Sales & Marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who have great...

Gardener

Duncan

Stafford Heights, Brisbane

Hi,Looking for someone to do some casual gardening work. Hourly rate negotiable.I have the required tools.Lawnmowing, edges, hedge trimming, weeding and other...

New 1hr 2m ago

Hi,Looking for someone to do some casual gardening work. Hourly rate negotiable.I have the required tools.Lawnmowing, edges, hedge trimming, weeding and other...

Cleaner

Duncan

Stafford Heights, Brisbane

Hi,I'm looking for a casual cleaner for 2-3 hours per fortnight. Hourly rate negotiable.May suit someone working as an Au Pair as I'm very flexible regarding...

New 1hr 8m ago

Hi,I'm looking for a casual cleaner for 2-3 hours per fortnight. Hourly rate negotiable.May suit someone working as an Au Pair as I'm very flexible regarding...

 

Chainsaw Work - Farm Hand

Brown Premium Employer

Emmaville, New South Wales

Hi EVERYONE,*Position available as a farmhand, we only need one person;You need :*to be physically fit and strong*be able to work unsupervised and have...

New 2hr 59m ago

Hi EVERYONE,*Position available as a farmhand, we only need one person;You need :*to be physically fit and strong*be able to work unsupervised and have...

Cook / Kitchen Hand

Jerusalem creek

Eildon, Victoria

Summer Season 2024 / 2025Casual Cook/Kitchen Hand Required atJerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday ParkCafe 501 Bar & grillCome and visit our hidden secret, Lake...

New 3hr 24m ago

Summer Season 2024 / 2025Casual Cook/Kitchen Hand Required atJerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday ParkCafe 501 Bar & grillCome and visit our hidden secret, Lake...

 

Construction Labourer

Moretti constructions

Wollongong bowral, New South Wales

Looking for construction labourerReliable, honest hard working can be flexible with days or also have full time labouring 5 days a weekalso have rural work to...

New 3hr 48m ago

Looking for construction labourerReliable, honest hard working can be flexible with days or also have full time labouring 5 days a weekalso have rural work to...

Cherry Picking And Packing

Reid Fruits

Derwent And Huon Valleys, Hobart

Applications to pick and pack cherries with Reid Fruits are now open for the 2024/25 season. Earn a competitive wage with one of the longest picking seasons in...

New 4hr 2m ago

Applications to pick and pack cherries with Reid Fruits are now open for the 2024/25 season. Earn a competitive wage with one of the longest picking seasons in...

Examinations Proctor

VICTVS Ltd

Toowoomba, Queensland

Role description:The successful applicant will oversee professional, high-stakes examinations for adult learners. Invigilators are required to follow all...

New 11hr 37m ago

Role description:The successful applicant will oversee professional, high-stakes examinations for adult learners. Invigilators are required to follow all...

Exam Supervisor

VICTVS Ltd

Perth, WA, Perth

Role description:The successful applicant will oversee professional, high-stakes examinations for adult learners.Invigilators are required to follow all procedures...

New 11hr 49m ago

Role description:The successful applicant will oversee professional, high-stakes examinations for adult learners.Invigilators are required to follow all procedures...

Farmhand

Layerwell Pty Ltd

Mackay, Queensland

Looking for someone to do casual farm work to start from 1 Nov 2024. A male preferred. Japanese national is encouraged to apply. Must know how to drive a manual car....

New 13hr ago

Looking for someone to do casual farm work to start from 1 Nov 2024. A male preferred. Japanese national is encouraged to apply. Must know how to drive a manual car....

Wanted Experienced Housemaids Award Wages.

Australian Motel Group Pty Ltd Premium Employer

Barcaldine, Queensland

IRONBARK INN looking for 1 x experienced housemaids. Please apply if you have housekeeping experience. Counts towards 88 days visa extension.

New 16hr ago

IRONBARK INN looking for 1 x experienced housemaids. Please apply if you have housekeeping experience. Counts towards 88 days visa extension.

All Rounder (bar And Housekeeping)

Capricorn Bar & Grill

Newman, Western Australia

Capricorn Village is hiring!All rounder Wanted.Housekeeping and Bar experience essential, please only apply if you have done housekeeping and bar before.No...

New 16hr ago

Capricorn Village is hiring!All rounder Wanted.Housekeeping and Bar experience essential, please only apply if you have done housekeeping and bar before.No...

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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!