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

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Backpacker Jobs Australia

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

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Warehouse/storeperson

Cornick Pty Ltd

MULGRAVE, Sydney

We require a warehouse/store person to help in our warehouse in Western Sydney. Duties include:...

14hr ago

Exciting Customer Relationship & Communications Roles...

Cornick Pty Ltd

Mulgrave / Guildford, Sydney

At RhinoCo Technology, we provide a vast array of security, electrical, solar and lighting...

15hr ago

Gym Promotional Representative

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Sydney,

Who we are and what we do?The team at Hive have over 20 years' experience working in the...

15hr ago

Looking For Lively Individuals To Join Our Growing Team!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Perth,

Who are we?The team at Hive have over 15 years' experience working in the sales & marketing...

15hr ago

Looking For Lively People To Join Our Growing Team!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Melbourne,

Who are we?The team at Hive have over 15 years' experience working in the Sales & Marketing...

15hr ago

Looking For Lively Individuals To Join Our Growing Team!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Surry Hills, Sydney

So what is Hive you ask?Hive is a Sales & Marketing Agency who do things a little differently...

18hr ago

General Handyman

Cornick Pty Ltd

Mulgrave, Sydney

We are looking for a competent general handyman willing to work in Western Sydney.This role...

1d ago

Chef/hospo Couple

1802 Oyster Bar - Coffin Bay

Coffin Bay, South Australia

Get your 88 days signed off!We are looking for a talented qualified chef to come and work in...

1d ago

Great Face To Face Sales Position For Backpackers

Dark Horse Group.

Melbourne,

Job DescriptionWe are a National Sales & Marketing company who have marketed Paintball,...

1d ago

Full Time Job - No Experience Needed Qld

Dark Horse Group.

Melbourne,

Dark Horse is one of the fastest Growing marketing business in Qld and Vic. We have recently...

1d ago

Full Time Job - No Experience Needed!!

Dark Horse Group.

Melbourne,

Fastest Growing marketing business has opened up 5 new positions in our forever growing team. We...

2d ago

Join Our Dynamic Team For Farm Work -fruit Picking And...

Labour Solutions VIC

Robinvale, Mildura

Join our dynamic team for farm work ,fruit picking and packing in Victoria!Secure your spot...

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Coffs Harbour Blueberries Pickers.

B&R

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Coffs Harbour Blueberries Pickers.Anyone who needs to work or complete the days for the 2nd and 3rd year VISA is welcome to join us##Summer fruit is coming...

New 7hr 14m ago

Coffs Harbour Blueberries Pickers.Anyone who needs to work or complete the days for the 2nd and 3rd year VISA is welcome to join us##Summer fruit is coming...

Hostel Operator Job In Paradise Ideally Suite A Couple

Mission Beach retreat

MISSION BEACH, Cairns

Mission Beach Retreat is right in the center of Mission Beach Village and is a family-owned hostel which is more like a shared house. Only 25 meters to the...

New 13hr ago

Mission Beach Retreat is right in the center of Mission Beach Village and is a family-owned hostel which is more like a shared house. Only 25 meters to the...

All Around Farm Assistance

Reilly Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Premium Employer

Dalby, Queensland

Backpackers needed for farm work in Dalby Queensland area.Welding or construction experience welcome but not necessary.Accommodation is available.

New 13hr ago

Backpackers needed for farm work in Dalby Queensland area.Welding or construction experience welcome but not necessary.Accommodation is available.

Disability Support Worker

Independence World

Cairns CBD, Cairns

• $35 an hour casual starting wage plus penalties.• Experience not necessary.• Casual, part-time or up to 38 hrs per week available.• 100% fitness and...

New 14hr ago

• $35 an hour casual starting wage plus penalties.• Experience not necessary.• Casual, part-time or up to 38 hrs per week available.• 100% fitness and...

 

Warehouse/storeperson

Cornick Pty Ltd

MULGRAVE, Sydney

We require a warehouse/store person to help in our warehouse in Western Sydney. Duties include:• Picking and packing of daily orders• Accurate receiving of...

New 14hr ago

We require a warehouse/store person to help in our warehouse in Western Sydney. Duties include:• Picking and packing of daily orders• Accurate receiving of...

 

Exciting Customer Relationship & Communications Roles Available

Cornick Pty Ltd

Mulgrave / Guildford, Sydney

At RhinoCo Technology, we provide a vast array of security, electrical, solar and lighting solutions to trade and wholesale customers Australia-wide. We're looking...

New 14hr ago

At RhinoCo Technology, we provide a vast array of security, electrical, solar and lighting solutions to trade and wholesale customers Australia-wide. We're looking...

 

Gym Promotional Representative

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Sydney

Who we are and what we do?The team at Hive have over 20 years' experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who...

Who we are and what we do?The team at Hive have over 20 years' experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who...

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

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Sydney

Who are we?The team at Hive have over 15 years experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We only partner with brands who have great products...

New 15hr ago

Who are we?The team at Hive have over 15 years experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We only partner with brands who have great products...

 

Looking For Lively Individuals To Join Our Growing Team!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Perth

Who are we?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...

Who are we?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...

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

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Perth

Who are we?The team at Hive have over 15 years experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We only partner with brands who have great products...

New 15hr ago

Who are we?The team at Hive have over 15 years experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We only partner with brands who have great products...

 

Looking For Lively People To Join Our Growing Team!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Melbourne

Who are we?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...

Who are we?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...

Gym Promotional Representative

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Melbourne

Who we are and what we do?The team at Hive have over 20 years' experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who...

New 15hr ago

Who we are and what we do?The team at Hive have over 20 years' experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We partner with brands directly who...

Gym Promotional Representatives Wanted!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Perth

Job DescriptionWho we are and what we do?The team at Hive have over 20 years' experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We partner with...

New 15hr ago

Job DescriptionWho we are and what we do?The team at Hive have over 20 years' experience working in the sales & marketing sector in Australia. We partner with...

 

Looking For Lively Individuals To Join Our Growing Team!

Hive Direct Marketing Solutions

Surry Hills, Sydney

So what is Hive you ask?Hive is a Sales & Marketing Agency who do things a little differently to the rest. Here at Hive we are looking to revamp the Direct Sales...

So what is Hive you ask?Hive is a Sales & Marketing Agency who do things a little differently to the rest. Here at Hive we are looking to revamp the Direct Sales...

Venue Sign Up Manager (b2b Sales)

Appatizr

Sydney

Appatizr is a new Online Ordering System in Australia. It allows customers to book a venue, order food for delivery, takeaway or dine in. We need someone...

New 15hr ago

Appatizr is a new Online Ordering System in Australia. It allows customers to book a venue, order food for delivery, takeaway or dine in. We need someone...

 

General Handyman

Cornick Pty Ltd

Mulgrave, Sydney

We are looking for a competent general handyman willing to work in Western Sydney.This role would suit someone with previous experience in carpentry, electrical,...

New 18hr ago

We are looking for a competent general handyman willing to work in Western Sydney.This role would suit someone with previous experience in carpentry, electrical,...

Volunteer Caretaker On Permaculture Yoga Retreat / 2nd Or 3rd Year Visa Hours

Higher Ground Permaculture

Tyndale, Byron Bay

We are excited to welcome like-minded travellers to volunteer on our permaculture property in exchange for a furnished room in our Off-grid Home. If you are looking to...

New 1d ago

We are excited to welcome like-minded travellers to volunteer on our permaculture property in exchange for a furnished room in our Off-grid Home. If you are looking to...

 

Chef/hospo Couple

1802 Oyster Bar - Coffin Bay

Coffin Bay, South Australia

Get your 88 days signed off!We are looking for a talented qualified chef to come and work in our small but busy team in Coffin Bay to help with the daily running...

Get your 88 days signed off!We are looking for a talented qualified chef to come and work in our small but busy team in Coffin Bay to help with the daily running...

Amazing Au Pair Experience In The Hunter Valley! Private Flat Included!

Dream Nannies Premium Employer

Moonan Flat, New South Wales

DREAM NANNIES NANNY AND AU PAIR AGENCYAU PAIR EXPEREINCE UPPER HUNTER VALLEY NSWJOIN NOW FOR 6 MONTHS!Lovely family of 4 are searching for a loving Au Pair to...

New 1d ago

DREAM NANNIES NANNY AND AU PAIR AGENCYAU PAIR EXPEREINCE UPPER HUNTER VALLEY NSWJOIN NOW FOR 6 MONTHS!Lovely family of 4 are searching for a loving Au Pair to...

Forklift Operator/container Unloader - Ongoing Casual Role

Drake Australia

Jandakot, Perth

Drake Perth are seeking motivated and physically fit people to join a high performing team of Forklift Operators/Container Unloaders.Our client has been in...

New 1d ago

Drake Perth are seeking motivated and physically fit people to join a high performing team of Forklift Operators/Container Unloaders.Our client has been in...

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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!