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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

2hr 22m ago

Photographer Seeking Fit/athletic Male - Melbourne 24-28...

KFAD

Melbourne City, Melbourne

FIT or ATHLETIC MALES WANTED for PAID MODELLING JOB (no experience necessary)**Seeking Guys...

4hr 26m ago

Bar Supervisor All Rounder

CVOM Pty Ltd TAS The New Royal Hotel Rubyvale

RUBYVALE, QLD, 4702, Queensland

We are looking for the next dynamic Bar Person to join our team.Starting Date ASAPOur Ideal...

20hr ago

Beauty & Massage Therapist Wanted For Fun Experience In...

Long Track Pantry & Parlour J Day Spa

Jugiong, New South Wales

We are looking for a Beauty & Massage Therapist to join the team in our country Day Spa!Tasks...

1d ago

Solar Lead Generators

RESINC Solar

Western Sydney suburbs, Sydney

We are looking for people who want to join our young and dynamic team as door-to-door lead...

1d ago

Barista & Bartender

Hotel Frangos

Daylesford, Victoria

Lovely cafe & restaurant looking to add to an exciting teamBased an hour outside of Melbourne...

1d ago

Production Workers

ESP RECRUITMENT

DERRIMUT, Melbourne

PRODUCTION WORKERS WANTED! DERRIMUT LOCATION IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE WEEKEND...

1d ago

Backpacker/ Carpenter

Gingie Pastoral company

walgett, Sydney

Large well established mixed farm , running sheep , cattle and cropping .We are used to...

1d ago

Raspberry Farm Hiring Seasonal Workers Join Us Now(2 Nd...

B&R

NSW, New South Wales

#ファーム紹介出来ます?Looking for raspberry Pickers.Anyone who needs to work or...

2d ago

Drivers - Furniture Installation - Start Asap! Monday To...

Spatial Property Styling

Chatswood, New South Wales

Drivers needed!! (normal license ok)Do you want to meet other backpackers in a great team...

2d ago

Offsiders - Furniture Installation - Monday To Friday...

Spatial Property Styling

Chatswood, Sydney

Furniture Installation / Offsiders wantedDo you want to meet other backpackers in a good...

2d ago

Experienced Hotel All Rounder

Warrego Hotel Motel Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla, South West QLD

We require an experienced hospitality all-rounder for an immediate start. The position will focus...

2d ago

Welder/boilermaker

Prices Fabrication Steel

Williams, Western Australia

Price’s Fabrication + Steel, based in Williams, design, fabricate and build sheds. We have a...

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Sales Development Representive - Solar & Battery Ote $2,000 Weekly

Collins Group Premium Employer

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

Lead Gen Field Representatives$32 Base Salary + Super Per Hour + Weekly Commissions - OTE Up to $2,000 Per Week4-6 Days Available WeeklyThe Collins Group is...

New 1hr 28m ago

Lead Gen Field Representatives$32 Base Salary + Super Per Hour + Weekly Commissions - OTE Up to $2,000 Per Week4-6 Days Available WeeklyThe Collins Group is...

 

Photographer Seeking Fit/athletic Male - Melbourne 24-28 June

KFAD

Melbourne City, Melbourne

FIT or ATHLETIC MALES WANTED for PAID MODELLING JOB (no experience necessary)**Seeking Guys in Melbourne 24-28 June**Award-winning Australian photographer...

New 2hr 22m ago

FIT or ATHLETIC MALES WANTED for PAID MODELLING JOB (no experience necessary)**Seeking Guys in Melbourne 24-28 June**Award-winning Australian photographer...

 

Bar Supervisor All Rounder

CVOM Pty Ltd TAS The New Royal Hotel Rubyvale Premium Employer

RUBYVALE, QLD, 4702, Queensland

We are looking for the next dynamic Bar Person to join our team.Starting Date ASAPOur Ideal Candidate will have:Previous Bar Supervisor experienceOpen/ Close...

We are looking for the next dynamic Bar Person to join our team.Starting Date ASAPOur Ideal Candidate will have:Previous Bar Supervisor experienceOpen/ Close...

 

Beauty & Massage Therapist Wanted For Fun Experience In Country Day Spa

Long Track Pantry & Parlour J Day Spa

Jugiong, New South Wales

We are looking for a Beauty & Massage Therapist to join the team in our country Day Spa!Tasks include:- Beauty treatments- Massage- CleaningDetails...

New 20hr ago

We are looking for a Beauty & Massage Therapist to join the team in our country Day Spa!Tasks include:- Beauty treatments- Massage- CleaningDetails...

 

Solar Lead Generators

RESINC Solar

Western Sydney suburbs, Sydney

We are looking for people who want to join our young and dynamic team as door-to-door lead generation specialists for our well-known Solar Company.This role is...

New 1d ago

We are looking for people who want to join our young and dynamic team as door-to-door lead generation specialists for our well-known Solar Company.This role is...

Drivers Wanted For Bin Delivery Project - $32/ Hour

TBG

Turella, Sydney

Driver/ labourers wanted for bin delivery project (January-May)The work involves the driving of car license trucks and delivering & retrieving bins around the...

New 1d ago

Driver/ labourers wanted for bin delivery project (January-May)The work involves the driving of car license trucks and delivering & retrieving bins around the...

 

Barista & Bartender

Hotel Frangos

Daylesford, Victoria

Lovely cafe & restaurant looking to add to an exciting teamBased an hour outside of Melbourne in the relaxing town of DaylesfordLooking to addExperience...

New 1d ago

Lovely cafe & restaurant looking to add to an exciting teamBased an hour outside of Melbourne in the relaxing town of DaylesfordLooking to addExperience...

Housekeeping/cleaning/reception Mid-long Term Start Immediately

Paradise Motel Busselton

Busselton, Margaret River

We are looking for someone to start shortly and work until at least 3 months or longer, please only apply if this is suitable.Are you looking to spend some time in...

New 1d ago

We are looking for someone to start shortly and work until at least 3 months or longer, please only apply if this is suitable.Are you looking to spend some time in...

Chef

Northcliffe hotel and motor inn

Northcliffe, Western Australia

Chef/Cook positionPossible Couple job with one one front of house and housekeepingThe Northcliffe Hotel is looking for a very enthusiastic Chef/Cook .Our menu...

New 1d ago

Chef/Cook positionPossible Couple job with one one front of house and housekeepingThe Northcliffe Hotel is looking for a very enthusiastic Chef/Cook .Our menu...

Start Immediately Face-to-face Fundraising! For Those Seeking Flexibility And...

Eagle Hg

Melbourne Metro Suburbs, Melbourne

We believe that fundraising should be experienced as an exciting adventure. Our idea of a good sale isn't merely a manager asking you "did you get them down on the...

New 1d ago

We believe that fundraising should be experienced as an exciting adventure. Our idea of a good sale isn't merely a manager asking you "did you get them down on the...

 

Production Workers

ESP RECRUITMENT

DERRIMUT, Melbourne

PRODUCTION WORKERS WANTED! DERRIMUT LOCATION IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE WEEKEND WORK AVAILABLEFLORAL PRODUCTION WORKERSOur client, is one of...

New 1d ago

PRODUCTION WORKERS WANTED! DERRIMUT LOCATION IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE WEEKEND WORK AVAILABLEFLORAL PRODUCTION WORKERSOur client, is one of...

Meat Warehouse - Butcher

Verduno Australia

Slacks creek, Brisbane

Join Our Warehouse Team!Are you organised, friendly, and ready to take on a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment? At Verduno Australia, we’re looking for a...

New 1d ago

Join Our Warehouse Team!Are you organised, friendly, and ready to take on a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment? At Verduno Australia, we’re looking for a...

 

Backpacker/ Carpenter

Gingie Pastoral company Premium Employer

walgett, Sydney

Large well established mixed farm , running sheep , cattle and cropping .We are used to having backpackers for 88 days .Building and general repairs on farm....

Large well established mixed farm , running sheep , cattle and cropping .We are used to having backpackers for 88 days .Building and general repairs on farm....

Front Of House/ Bar Staff

The Bend Restaurant

Tocumwal, New South Wales

WE’RE HIRING – FRONT OF HOUSE & BAR STAFFThe Bend is on the lookout for passionate and experienced hospitality pros to join our team!Located in Tocumwal on...

New 1d ago

WE’RE HIRING – FRONT OF HOUSE & BAR STAFFThe Bend is on the lookout for passionate and experienced hospitality pros to join our team!Located in Tocumwal on...

Work On A Biodynamic Vineyard!

Delatite Winery

Mansfield, Victoria

Work on a family owned and run winery in North East Victoria!Roles include working in the cellar door and restaurant as well as working in a biodynamic vineyard and...

New 1d ago

Work on a family owned and run winery in North East Victoria!Roles include working in the cellar door and restaurant as well as working in a biodynamic vineyard and...

 

Raspberry Farm Hiring Seasonal Workers Join Us Now(2 Nd Or 3 Rd Extension Visa )

B&R

NSW, New South Wales

#ファーム紹介出来ます?Looking for raspberry Pickers.Anyone who needs to work or complete the days for the 2nd and 3rd year VISA is welcome to join us...

New 1d ago

#ファーム紹介出来ます?Looking for raspberry Pickers.Anyone who needs to work or complete the days for the 2nd and 3rd year VISA is welcome to join us...

Motel All-rounder

Pelican Motor Inn

Merimbula, New South Wales

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working all-rounder to help us at our motels in Merimbula over winter. We are looking for someone who is friendly and...

New 1d ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working all-rounder to help us at our motels in Merimbula over winter. We are looking for someone who is friendly and...

$32 P/hr Residential Delivery Operator - Accomodation Available

Source Separation Systems

Yennora, Sydney

Job objectiveAt Source Separation Systems are leading manufacturers and suppliers of Kitchen Bench Top Bins and Compost-A-Pak corn starch food waste liners designed...

New 1d ago

Job objectiveAt Source Separation Systems are leading manufacturers and suppliers of Kitchen Bench Top Bins and Compost-A-Pak corn starch food waste liners designed...

Car Removal Assistant – Sydney

Easy Car Removal

Sydney, South West QLD

Looking for a hands-on, outdoor job in Sydney with great pay and flexibility? Join Easy Car Removal – one of Sydney's leading car removal services.We offer:...

New 1d ago

Looking for a hands-on, outdoor job in Sydney with great pay and flexibility? Join Easy Car Removal – one of Sydney's leading car removal services.We offer:...

Kiosk Sales Representative

Synergy Direct

Brisbane

Fun and outgoing staff wanted for immediate start. Bonus on top of hourly wage.What We Offer- Sociable working hours with family work culture, including team...

New 2d ago

Fun and outgoing staff wanted for immediate start. Bonus on top of hourly wage.What We Offer- Sociable working hours with family work culture, including team...

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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!