Backpacker Jobs Townsville
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Small plant-based and allergy-friendly cafe in an organic food store in Townsville is looking for an experienced chef. There is a small breakfast and lunch menu to...
10d ago
CALLING ALL FRUITPICKERS!!! We are looking for people to work in the Ayr area for the current picking season. Our local farms are ready to go and we need people for...
14d ago
- 417 and 426 subwork classified Job regional construction- Can stay up to three years on 417 and 426 visa- opportunities in pay increases and accommodation for...
16d ago
About Us:Join our energetic and vibrant team at Prestige Renewables, a leading company in the solar industry. We are dedicated to helping homeowners reduce their...
21d ago
We are looking for a cook for day trips and extended charters.Call Scotty for more info.
23d ago
DREAM NANNIES NANNY AND AU PAIR AGENCYAU PAIR- TOWNSVILLE, QLD!JOIN ASAP FOR 6 MONTHSLoving, young family in Townsville are looking for an experienced Au Pair...
24d ago
We are looking for Experienced Chefs, Cooks & Kitchenhands to join the team at the Bohle Barn Hotel.About usThe Lillywhite Hotel Group run 6 Hotels in North...
1mth ago
Looking for a homestead helper/ domestic helper for an extended period, preferably until April 2025.Duties include cooking and cleaning at a cattle station north of...
1mth ago
Factory Forklift Operator Mixing Plant StaffTownsvilleWe require Casual staff to join our team for busy period.Training provided onsite. Seasonal...
2mth ago
LOCATED ON MAGNETIC ISLAND NORTH QLDWe have work for accommodation positions available for couples, friends or singles all year round.Easy work driving guest...
2mth ago
Qualified Beauty Therapist?Want Sponsorship or work after Farm work?Wax it Wellness and Rejuvenation Clinic is looking for well presented knowledgeable...
3mth ago
WantedAuto electrician or mechanic to install vehicle immobilisers in Townsville4 months work for the right people and can be used as second year visa...
3mth ago
We are looking for people who want to join our young and dynamic team as door-to-door appointment setters for our well-known Solar Company.This role is responsible...
4mth ago
Car detailing position available with Hertz Australia.Casual position; 10-30 hours per week.Direct resume to [email protected]
4mth ago
JAM is one of Townsville's most popular restaurant & boutique function venue overlooking the CBD and Ross River.We are looking for a casual team member to join...
4mth ago
JAM is located within the CBD are of Townsville, we have a kitchen hand position currently available.Approx 20-30+ hours per weekNice team to join
4mth ago
We are a local family owned and operated business seeking experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Landscape Labourers to join the team. We have several exciting...
5mth ago
Our 2 family owned pubs in Hughenden North West Qld are seeking all-rounders to join our team.If you have previous experience as Barista that would be highly...
6mth ago
The position requires an energetic, self motivated and responsible applicant to carry out cleaning, gardening and food preparation.
8mth ago
**Now Hiring: Milk Delivery Driver**Location: Mackay QLDSalary: $65,000 per year plus superannuationBenefits: 4 weeks annual leave per yearA reputable milk...
10mth ago
Responsibilities and Requirements:1. Provide personalized daily living assistance to clients at their homes, equipped with an independent office and workspace....
11mth ago
Job DescriptionWe are looking for HOUSEKEEPERS for an immediate start in Townsville, QLD. https://roberttowns.com.au/Immediate start, great pay!If you're...
11mth ago
Permanent cleaner for 2 hours per day ($35/hr)Additional casual odd jobs ($40/hr)Odd jobs include taking care of quotations, meeting with tradesmen / builders,...
1yr+ ago
We need a couple of girls to look after disabled people in Townsville QLD. Most of them just need general care like helping shower (protect privacy), cooking,...
1yr+ ago
Job DescriptionThe Civic Guest House is seeking interest in a Full Time Manager. The Hostel caters to International tourists and Australian Travellers'. The Hostel...
1yr+ ago
Bogging and sanding on a sailing catamaranMust have an eye for detailMust have experience using a sanderPrepared to learn and follow instructionsManual hot...
1yr+ ago
TOWNSVILLE WORK LOCATIONJoin ONE OF THE LARGEST & FASTEST GROWING SOLAR & ELECTRICAL PROVIDERS in Australia today.Apex Renewables has been trusted to service...
1yr+ ago
Job DescriptionThe Civic Guest House is seeking interest in a Full Time Manager. The Hostel caters to International tourists and Australian Travellers'. The Hostel...
1yr+ ago
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a positive, enthusiastic person to join our team.The Civic Guest House is a friendly, clean hostel located in a quiet street of...
1yr+ ago
Qualified Beauty Therapist ?Want to earn money and work with same company from Darwin, Townsville Brisbane and Gold Coast?Want Sponsorship?Want a great fun,...
2yr+ ago
SonataGBW is recruiting Mystery Shoppers to conduct mystery shopping assignments for our clients in Queensland.The assignment requires you to visit a designated...
2yr+ ago
Do you want more work life balance, be part of a business where you are rewarded for your accomplishments and have access to the riches of Tropical North Queensland?...
2yr+ ago
Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia.-...
2yr+ ago
General roadhouse worker for roadhouse 232km north west Townsville. QLD. Duties include counter work, cleaning, help with cooking when nessassary, and general shop...
2yr+ ago
Qualified chefs – Full time ContractBasking in more than 300 days of sunshine each year Townsville is the capital of North Queensland. With unique places like...
2yr+ ago
JOB - Crew wanted for Prawn Trawler in GulfPay is by percentage of catchCrew wanted for Large Prawn Trawler in Gulf of CarpentariaExpected to stay until the...
2yr+ ago
JOB - Crew wanted for Prawn Trawler in GulfPay is by percentage of catchCrew wanted for Large Prawn Trawler in Gulf of CarpentariaExpected to stay until the...
2yr+ ago
JOB - Crew wanted for Prawn TrawlerPay is by percentage of catchCrew wanted for Large Prawn Trawler in Gulf of CarpentariaExpected to stay until the end of...
2yr+ ago
Ideally looking for someone with experience or qualification in horticulture.Will consider applicants with no or little experience. Job initially would be...
2yr+ ago
Hi Everyone,My name is Marc and I am on the hunt for some Retail staff to help out at the Townsville Supercars Event from the 5th July to 11th July.We are looking...
2yr+ ago
HB is a wooden boatWhose timbers need protectionfrom the elements of weather and time.Wear and tear in use is expected and restored over time.The time has...
2yr+ ago
Do you have a keen eye for detail? Join our dedicated housekeeping team as a Room Attendant to create a memorable experience for our guests.As our next Room...
2yr+ ago
Qualified Beauticians for Wellness & Rejuvenation ClinicIf your love your craft and looking after your clients skin solutions then we are looking for you.Must have...
2yr+ ago
The Mercure Townsville has a fantastic role for an aspiring Sous Chef to develop their career with an International Brand. We are open to Sponsorship for the right...
2yr+ ago
Join Australia's largest hotel operator - First impressions are everything and here at the Mercure Townsville we are looking for an exceptional Receptionist to be our...
2yr+ ago
Australia's largest hotel operator is hiring!Looking for a career in hospitality? Or maybe looking for a position to work around study/school or while on a working...
2yr+ ago
Need an experienced setter who can complete work alone ,with transport ongoing work for a good setter ,call 0457 353 600
2yr+ ago
ob DescriptionWe have multiple kitchen hand positions available in Tieri, Blackwater, Glenden, Middlemount and SarinaKitchen hand role involveshelping chefs...
Looking for Backpacker Jobs in Townsville?
As the largest municipality in northern Australia, the Queensland city of Townsville treads a fine line between tourist destination and economic hub. Find a bench with a sea view and you’ll see equal numbers of freight ships hauling the area’s mineral resources, and crowded cruise ships gazing at its more aesthetically pleasing natural resources, namely the Great Barrier Reef. Walk The Strand and you’ll see a wealth of holidaymakers, but a similar smattering of locals, who number no less than 200,000.
So what does a visitor need to know about this city of two very different hats? And how do you go about getting an equally local and touristy experience?
Let’s take a look.
Where is Townsville, and how do I get there?
Townsville is located in Far North Queensland, situated no less than 1300km from the state capital of Brisbane. It finds itself in the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, which runs the length of Queensland’s coast.
For those working their way up or down the east coast of Australia, Townsville is a common stop between Cairns and Airlie Beach/Whitsundays. The city is a (relatively) short 350km/4.5 hour drive south of Cairns and a 275km/3.5 hour drive from Airlie Beach. Shuttles and buses take slightly longer to make the trip.
Getting there from a major capital is a bit more of an undertaking. If you choose to take a car from Brisbane you’ll be looking at 15 hours of non-stop driving. Taking a coach, while reducing your workload, will take 24 hours. The most common means of transport is (understandably) plane, with most flights leaving from or connecting through Brisbane.
What is Townsville famous for?
Townsville is perhaps most famous for its industry, being home to some of the world’s largest refineries and a big ocean port, which, with the Asian (and particularly Chinese) demand for resources becoming ever greater, has seen a huge increase in traffic in recent years.
But this port also greets a wealth of tourist ships, with a constant flow of visitors arriving to check out the natural beauty of the city and surrounds.
Watch: Discover Townsville
What are Townsville's must see attractions?
- The Strand: Perhaps Townsville’s most famous attraction, The Strand is a park and promenade stretching along the city’s shorefront. Here you’ll find bike paths, cafés, restaurants, pools and a recreational park that are all free to enjoy.
- Museum of Tropical Queensland: Interactive, intriguing and insightful, the Australian tropics are explored in depth at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, which is forever a favourite with the younger crowd.
- The Palmetum: That most tropical of tropical plants gets its deserved moment in the sun at the Palmetum, which displays and describes an incredible array of palm trees, each more fascinating than the last.
- Billabong Sanctuary: If you’re looking for an up close and personal experience with Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife, this 11 hectare sanctuary is ideal. Meet and greet kangaroos, koalas, tropical birds and even crocodiles.
What should I see in the Townsville area?
- Great Barrier Reef: The world’s largest living structure needs no introduction. Townsville is the perfect spot from which to launch a reef adventure, with a huge array of tour options. Our advice: choose the most environmentally friendly possible!
- Magnetic Island National Park: Dense, green, mountainous rainforests collapse into beaches of crisp white sand on Magnetic Island, which sits adjacent to Townsville just off the mainland.
- Paluma Range National Park: Brimming with waterfalls, rock pools and wildlife, you may need more than a day to explore the inland wonders of Paluma.
- The Palm Islands: Far less crowded and touristy than the Whitsundays to the south, you can experience island life the way it was meant to be on the Palm Islands, found a short cruise north of Townsville.
Where should I stay in Townsville?
- For a discount dorm bed: As the most established name in Townsville backpacking, Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel continues to serve up quality shared accommodation at the ideal price.
- For fancier shared accommodation: A tropical slice of home is on offer at Orchid Guest House, a boutique hostel created by people who obviously understand the need for comfort on the road.
- To treat yourself (at a sensible rate): A slightly more upscale experience – but one without the ludicrous price tag – is available at Rambutan Resort, a glorious piece of 4-star perfection located in the heart of the city.
Is there work for backpackers in Townsville?
If you’re a 417 or 462 visa holder looking for a job - be it to refill your savings account or to gain a second year visa - Townsville is a fantastic option. The tourist trade ensures that there are always plenty of short-term jobs on offer, and the area’s strong mining industry offers travellers the specified work they need to gain a visa extension (there are opportunities in fishing, farming and construction too!) On top of that, you’ll be able to enjoy all the perks of living in a beautiful, tropical location!
So – is Townsville touristy or industrial? A port city or a reef city? An economic hub or an environmental haven? Or somehow all of the above?
As far as we can tell, there’s only one way to find out. It’s time to pack those bags.