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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

1hr 4m ago

Cleaner Wanted! (close To Everything & Good Pay)

Darra Motel and Conference Centre

Darra, Brisbane

We are looking for a weekday & weekend cleaner. No previous experience needed, only requires you...

1hr 20m ago

Carpenters Builders Joinery

1sHc, Nord Trond, deskPlex, CDEM, CandC Parks

Ballarat,

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER / BUILDER / JOINERS ONLYMake sure you itemize yourEXPERIENCE and...

2hr 18m ago

Full On For Three Months- Immediate Start!

Talk Scoop

Botany, Sydney

Join us at our offices in Botany – we are a 6 metre walk from public transport, outside our...

2hr 19m ago

Sick Of Pouring Beers And Late Nights?

Talk Scoop

Botany, Sydney

Do you have café, restaurant or bar experience but are fed up of working evenings, early...

3hr 47m ago

Senior Chef

paddon

hydeaway Bay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

? Senior Chef Wanted – Iconic Beachside Bar & Restaurant Revival! ?️An exciting new era is...

5hr 7m ago

Tractor Driver

Mrs

Deniliquin, New South Wales

We have a beautiful Jersey Dairy Farm at Deniliquin NSW. This job is for one person only but your...

17hr ago

Kitchen Hand

Coffey's Hotel

Cooma, New South Wales

Chinese restaurant located in a busy hotel in Cooma, NSW, the gateway to the Snowy Mountains....

18hr ago

Head Chef/cook Or Sous Chef

Nebo Hotel

Nebo QLD, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Head Chef/Cook or Sous Chef ready for their next step up is required for a busy country pub...

19hr ago

Visa Extension Work? Yes! Blueberry Picking In Coffs...

BRG Farming

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

2025 Blueberry & Raspberry Picking SeasonNOW HIRING — JOIN OUR TEAM IN COFFS HARBOUR, NSW...

1d ago

Experienced Barista And Foh Staff

Go To Market

bowen, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

BaristaFront of HouseBar StaffLocation: Beautiful Café by the Bay at Horseshoe Bay...

1d 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...

1d ago

Front Of House And Kitchen Staff For Tapas Wine Bar

The Branch, Swansea

SWANSEA, Tasmania

The Branch in Swansea Tasmania is a Wine, Tapas & Cocktail Bar on the East Coast of Tasmania.We...

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Cleaner Wanted! (close To Everything & Good Pay)

Darra Motel and Conference Centre

Darra, Brisbane

We are looking for a weekday & weekend cleaner. No previous experience needed, only requires you having hard wroking manner, and basic English speaking skills....

We are looking for a weekday & weekend cleaner. No previous experience needed, only requires you having hard wroking manner, and basic English speaking skills....

 

Carpenters Builders Joinery

1sHc, Nord Trond, deskPlex, CDEM, CandC Parks Premium Employer

Ballarat

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER / BUILDER / JOINERS ONLYMake sure you itemize yourEXPERIENCE and QUALIFCATIONSat the start of your application or else it will be...

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER / BUILDER / JOINERS ONLYMake sure you itemize yourEXPERIENCE and QUALIFCATIONSat the start of your application or else it will be...

 

Full On For Three Months- Immediate Start!

Talk Scoop

Botany, Sydney

Join us at our offices in Botany – we are a 6 metre walk from public transport, outside our front door!We are one of the fastest growing renewable energy...

New 2hr 18m ago

Join us at our offices in Botany – we are a 6 metre walk from public transport, outside our front door!We are one of the fastest growing renewable energy...

 

Sick Of Pouring Beers And Late Nights?

Talk Scoop

Botany, Sydney

Do you have café, restaurant or bar experience but are fed up of working evenings, early mornings and weekends?Bring your infectious people skills to a new,...

New 2hr 19m ago

Do you have café, restaurant or bar experience but are fed up of working evenings, early mornings and weekends?Bring your infectious people skills to a new,...

Senior Chef

paddon

hydeaway Bay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

? Senior Chef Wanted – Iconic Beachside Bar & Restaurant Revival! ?️An exciting new era is about to begin… and we want YOU at the heart of it.We’re...

New 3hr 47m ago

? Senior Chef Wanted – Iconic Beachside Bar & Restaurant Revival! ?️An exciting new era is about to begin… and we want YOU at the heart of it.We’re...

 

Tractor Driver

Mrs

Deniliquin, New South Wales

We have a beautiful Jersey Dairy Farm at Deniliquin NSW. This job is for one person only but your friend or partner is welcome to rent a room in same accomodation...

New 5hr 7m ago

We have a beautiful Jersey Dairy Farm at Deniliquin NSW. This job is for one person only but your friend or partner is welcome to rent a room in same accomodation...

Pecan Farm Work

Kootingal Pecan Company

Kootingal, New South Wales

Mid July start.Farm work counting towards visa on an organic Pecan farm at Kootingal in NSW. Accommodation, all meals and wifi etc provided, own room. Joining...

New 7hr 23m ago

Mid July start.Farm work counting towards visa on an organic Pecan farm at Kootingal in NSW. Accommodation, all meals and wifi etc provided, own room. Joining...

Chef

RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Monkey Mia, Western Australia

Hello everyone,We are looking for a Chef to start around beginning of August in Monkey Mia, Western Australia. Previous experience is a must.A bit of info...

New 14hr ago

Hello everyone,We are looking for a Chef to start around beginning of August in Monkey Mia, Western Australia. Previous experience is a must.A bit of info...

Kitchen Hand

Coffey's Hotel

Cooma, New South Wales

Chinese restaurant located in a busy hotel in Cooma, NSW, the gateway to the Snowy Mountains.Full time position with excellent remuneration.Accommodation available...

New 17hr ago

Chinese restaurant located in a busy hotel in Cooma, NSW, the gateway to the Snowy Mountains.Full time position with excellent remuneration.Accommodation available...

 

Head Chef/cook Or Sous Chef

Nebo Hotel

Nebo QLD, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Head Chef/Cook or Sous Chef ready for their next step up is required for a busy country pub servicing our local guests and accommodation clients.We are looking...

New 18hr ago

Head Chef/Cook or Sous Chef ready for their next step up is required for a busy country pub servicing our local guests and accommodation clients.We are looking...

 

Visa Extension Work? Yes! Blueberry Picking In Coffs Harbour!

BRG Farming

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

2025 Blueberry & Raspberry Picking SeasonNOW HIRING — JOIN OUR TEAM IN COFFS HARBOUR, NSW2nd & 3rd Year Working Holiday Visa Eligible⸻Season Timeline...

New 19hr ago

2025 Blueberry & Raspberry Picking SeasonNOW HIRING — JOIN OUR TEAM IN COFFS HARBOUR, NSW2nd & 3rd Year Working Holiday Visa Eligible⸻Season Timeline...

Live Waiting Cleaning Staff Live On Site Free

Tatura Hotel

Tatura Victoria, Victoria

Join our happy friendly Pub team in our Family food led country PubTatura Middle Hotel has the vacancy for Live in for Free and experienced waiting staffyou Must...

New 19hr ago

Join our happy friendly Pub team in our Family food led country PubTatura Middle Hotel has the vacancy for Live in for Free and experienced waiting staffyou Must...

Pickng Packing Strawberry

Jay

beerwah, Queensland

? Hiring Strawberry & Raspberry Pickers/Packers! ?We are now hiring workers for strawberry and raspberry farms in the Beerwah area!✅ No experience? No...

New 22hr ago

? Hiring Strawberry & Raspberry Pickers/Packers! ?We are now hiring workers for strawberry and raspberry farms in the Beerwah area!✅ No experience? No...

Vineyard Work

Flame Hill Vineyard

Ballandean, Queensland

There is several months work available for experienced vineyard workers. The work is underway with pruning and trellis work You must have transport and source your own...

New 23hr ago

There is several months work available for experienced vineyard workers. The work is underway with pruning and trellis work You must have transport and source your own...

The Working Holiday Dream! No Experience Needed

JC Innovation marketing

Brisbane

Are you travelling Australia and want to make great money while meeting awesome people and seeing new places? This is the ultimate backpacker’s dream role. No...

New 23hr ago

Are you travelling Australia and want to make great money while meeting awesome people and seeing new places? This is the ultimate backpacker’s dream role. No...

All Rounder (housekeeping / Food And Beverage / General)

Thousand Lakes Lodge

Central Plateau Conservation Area, Tasmania

**COMMENCING SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2025**Australian Residents are also welcome to apply.Thousand Lakes Lodge is seeking reliable, self-motivated, positive and...

New 23hr ago

**COMMENCING SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2025**Australian Residents are also welcome to apply.Thousand Lakes Lodge is seeking reliable, self-motivated, positive and...

 

Experienced Barista And Foh Staff

Go To Market Premium Employer

bowen, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

BaristaFront of HouseBar StaffLocation: Beautiful Café by the Bay at Horseshoe BayImmediate Start✅ 88 Days Visa Eligible? We’re looking for...

New 1d ago

BaristaFront of HouseBar StaffLocation: Beautiful Café by the Bay at Horseshoe BayImmediate Start✅ 88 Days Visa Eligible? We’re looking for...

Pedicab Riders Get Fit Earn Money

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Pedicab riders wanted! The 2025/2026 season has now kicked off in North Queensland! Cairns Pedicabs is a small eco transport company operating 14 Pedicabs in the city...

New 1d ago

Pedicab riders wanted! The 2025/2026 season has now kicked off in North Queensland! Cairns Pedicabs is a small eco transport company operating 14 Pedicabs in the city...

Blueberry Winter Season Hiring 88days Available

Fresh Green

Coffs Harbour

LOOKING TO COMPLETE YOUR 88 DAYS IN A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT?Join our blueberry picking team in NSW– NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!**JOB DETAILS**WORK: Blueberry...

New 1d ago

LOOKING TO COMPLETE YOUR 88 DAYS IN A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT?Join our blueberry picking team in NSW– NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!**JOB DETAILS**WORK: Blueberry...

 

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 the week ending Sunday 27th of July 2025 to replace...

We are looking for an energetic, can do Hotel All-Rounder Bar, BottleShop & Gaming COUPLE for a starting date of the week ending Sunday 27th of July 2025 to replace...

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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!