Backpacker Jobs Airlie Beach & Whitsundays
Most Recent Airlie Beach & Whitsundays Jobs
8d ago
We are seeking a live-in au pair for a family with a single father and two boys, located just a short walk from the sea in a spacious detached house.Job...
16d ago
WHV encouraged to apply;Kazza's Barber Shop have multiple opportunities available for experienced barbers and/or hairdressers! Come and join our family owned and...
28d ago
Free accommodation, a beach location & 2 easy kids to take care of is available for a caring au pair. No experience required. Driver's license is a must, though. Great...
3mth ago
Nebo Hotel require an all rounder for a position within our venue for immediate start. We are a fast paced Country Hotel with great Country Hospitality. We are a...
5mth ago
Looking for a nanny with own car to come take care of my two kids a few days per week. Ideal would be you can do school runs 3x per week. Some cooking, definitely...
5mth ago
Retail Sales Consultant based in Airlie Beach.Sailing Whitsundays is looking for an adventurous, enthusiastic individual to join our team.You will be based...
5mth ago
Free accommodation on sailing catamaran in exchange for helping out. Sailing around WhitsundaysNext trip leaves from airlie beach on monday 30th Oct 2 spots left,...
6mth ago
Family of three (parent + 2 kids) looking for an au pair to join us hopefully for an extended stay. Shorter considered. (Let me know how long your thinking.)Please...
6mth ago
Garden labourer required for weeding, pruning, tidying, strimming etc$30 per hour
7mth ago
Single parent family seeks kind and diligent au pair to join us for a short or long-term stay. Requiring a very organised and clean person with great children skills,...
8mth ago
Seeking an honest and reliable property manager for a short-term rental property in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. 15 hours of work per week (per person) required...
1yr+ ago
Island Safari are seeking dive instructors and dive masters to assist in scuba diving tours .Our high speed vessel operates charters from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven...
1yr+ ago
We are now taking applications for seasonal teams across multiple departments, based at our largest prawn farm and production facility, Proserpine Prawn Farm.In...
1yr+ ago
Qualifications & experienceA level of fitness as you will be required to go up and down stairs frequently.Experience is preferable but we are willing to consider...
1yr+ ago
To assist us in delivering a premium customer experience in this amazing environment, Delaware North at Lizard Island Resort are looking for a talented Demi Chef to...
1yr+ ago
Pacific Hotels Group is an Australian owned and operated company that currently has 5 hotels around Australia, and we are growing!We are seeking a suitably...
1yr+ ago
Looking for people with experience in Hotels to join our team. Must hold visa and be willing to work nights and weekends.
1yr+ ago
Hotel Metropole are seeking All Rounders to join the team in Proserpine!As an All Rounder you will be responsible in providing all aspects of service throughout...
1yr+ ago
Casual Loaded pay rates starting from $27.15 per hour on weekdays and up to $38.00 per hour on Sundays! Positions available now. Work available year round....
1yr+ ago
Feeling like working a beautiful winter in the canefields of the Mackay-Whitsunday region?Mackay has access to great fishing, diving and snorkelling, mountain hiking...
1yr+ ago
We have multiple kitchen hand and housekeeping and kitchen hands positions available in Tieri, Blackwater, Glenden, and SarinaHouse Keeper role involvescleaning...
2yr+ ago
Farm work picking and plant fruit and learing how to use permiculture and organic based techniques.
2yr+ ago
We are seeking an experienced Mechanic for the day-to-day operations of our 8,000ha mixed grain and livestock enterprise “Kaarima”. We are located 100km north of...
2yr+ ago
River Fresh Ply Ltd requires 40 seasonal horticultural Laboure's to prune, tomato plants and or tied up trellis work and pick cherry tomatoes on a tomato farm in...
2yr+ ago
We are looking for electricians and refrigeration mechanics. Ideally the applicant will be Australian licenced however UK and Irish qualifications will be looked upon...
2yr+ ago
We are now looking for 4-5 works for brush cutting. The rate is $26.72 per hour. Works for 40 hours a week.There is no quiet season in our farm so this is a long...
2yr+ ago
Our client is looking for the Meat Process WorkerLocation:Mackay, QLD(about 1 hour 50 mins from Airlie Beach)Job Type:Casual positionCasual Employment...
2yr+ ago
Hi Guys,We are looking for 1 or 2 packers for work. The job involves placing small goods into plastic bags and boxes. It is inside work and and not overly...
2yr+ ago
Looking for an all rounder to help out in the caravan park paid hourly rate plus site with power and water
2yr+ ago
Breeze Bar is seeking a qualified Chef/Cook to join our dynamic team.The successful applicant will work in with our current Chef to build on our current Tapas/Share...
2yr+ ago
We are seeking an experienced Mechanicfor the day-to-day operations of our 8,000ha mixed grain and livestock enterprise “Kaarima”. We are located 100km north of...
2yr+ ago
Looking for labourers to help with gardening, landscaping and general duties around the resort.This opportunity is only for a few days.Accommodation is...
3yr+ ago
We are looking for someone to join our busy thriving business. Will be required to work Nights/Weekends with rotating roster, 30+ Hrs per week. Duties will require all...
3yr+ ago
We are looking for a Bar Person/Waitress for immediate start at our hotel in Proserpine we are about 20 minutes from Airlie Beach we also have accomodation at the...
3yr+ ago
We are looking for a yoga teacher/housekeeper/front of house to come and join our team. We are a team of 7 people all living and working on the beautiful Long Island...
3yr+ ago
A boutique eco island resort in the Whitsundays looking for a qualified spa therapist, preferably with yoga teaching qualifications to start work in July.About...
3yr+ ago
Person required to do casual work weed spraying and some general fence maintenance. May also be required to put out cattle lick occasionally. Accommodation on farm...
3yr+ ago
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Housekeeper/Front of house/Yoga Teacher (bonus) to come and join our team. We are a team of 7 people all living and working on...
4yr+ ago
Local pub in Airlie Beach needs a new all rounder. Wages start at $21.66/hr and have between 30-45 hours per week available.Short or long term role- Bar work/...
4yr+ ago
Wicked Campers after a part time employee to fill brochure racks around the city centre, visit and put posters up at backpackers, and park painted van around the city...
4yr+ ago
Island work for energetic, reliable, honest, hardworking people (22-36 year olds) needed to work on an island retreat in the Whitsundays off Airlie Beach. The work is...
4yr+ ago
position require is a housekeeping2 weeks on and then 1 week offall meals, accommodation (en suited room with air con, tv)you will be working a minimum...
5yr+ ago
Free accommodation in exchange for work. 3 hours per day in private home. Perfect opportunity to hunt for work for your second year visa. For more information please...
5yr+ ago
Need casual house maid for peak periods eg; Christmas/New Year from 26 th December 2017 to 2nd January 2018.
Jobs in Airlie Beach & The Whitsunday Islands
Australia might be home to some stunning natural wonders, but few places are quite as spectacular as the Airlie Beach/Whitsunday region.
Airlie Beach, on the Australian mainland, is the gateway to the Whitsundays, a succession of stunning islands nestled amongst the coral of the Great Barrier Reef. It could be argued that the islands outdo the reef for beauty - with lush tropical greenery falling into sand as white as fine china, the word ‘jaw dropping' feels like an understatement.
But are Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays must-see destinations for a working holidaymaker? And what exactly might the city offer 417 and 462 visa holders?
Let's take a look.
Where is the Whitsunday region, and how do I get there?
Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands are located in the tropical north of Queensland, Australia's second largest state. The area is 1100 km north of Brisbane, the state capital. The nearest major centre is Townsville, 275 km northwest.
Because of its remoteness, most holidaymakers travel to the area by plane, via either Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland (38 km south of Airlie Beach), or Hamilton Island Airport. Both airports are regularly serviced by east coast cities. But with the Great Barrier Reef stretching along the north Queensland coast, many backpackers choose to drive the length of the state, with the Whitsundays just one stop on the way.
What are Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands famous for?
While right next door to each other, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday islands are known for two very different things.
A small city that acts as both the gateway to the Whitsundays and as the region's economic hub, Airlie Beach is known as a vibrant and fun town - a place where the party doesn't really stop.
The Whitsunday Islands, on the other hand, are known for their incredible natural beauty, and therefore have a more tranquil and laid back reputation. Between the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach, this region is unique as it is spectacular.
What are the Whitsunday region's must see attractions?
- The Great Barrier Reef: The prime (and sometimes the only) reason visitors head to the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest and most spectacular reef system on the planet. There are endless opportunities to snorkel, dive and sail the area.
- Hamilton Island: Of the Whitsunday's archipelago of 74 islands, only a handful are inhabited, of which Hamilton is the largest and most famous. Here you'll find some of the most luxurious and exclusive accommodation in the region, and you'll be perfectly placed to explore the reef and surrounds.
- Whitehaven Beach: The name doesn't lie - you'll probably never see sand quite as white as that on Whitehaven, which is sandwiched by turquoise waters on one side, and tropical greenery on the other.
- Conway National Park: Airlie Beach is located on the edge of Conway National Park, where hiking trails, lookouts and wildlife dot a lush, tropical expanse.
- Proserpine River Crocodiles: Getting tired of all this coastal beauty? No problem - simply head inland to the Proserpine River and watch the area's giant crocs put on a show.
Where should I stay in Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands?
- For a discount dorm bed: The Whitsunday branch of Australia's biggest hostel chain, Airlie Beach YHA does not disappoint, with excellent amenities, a welcoming vibe, and an ideal location.
- For something slightly fancier: A more boutique and private choice for backpackers, the atmosphere at Bush Village Budget Cabins is best described as chill. Here you'll get privacy and comfort without breaking the budget.
- To treat yourself: Do you want to make your trip to the Whitsundays truly unforgettable, and are you happy to splurge? Check out qualia, an incredible resort found on the primest of prime real estate on Hamilton Island.
Is there work for backpackers in Airlie Beach or the Whitsunday Islands?
If you're a backpacker with a 417 or 462 visa looking for a job, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands are a fantastic option. As one of Australia's most famous destinations, there's an incredible amount of seasonal, casual and part time work for those willing to do it. And not just in the tourism industry, but in all the other industries that are built around it.
You also have the joy of living and working in one of the most naturally beautiful areas in the world. Many Whitsunday experiences are beyond the budget of working holidaymakers, but if you work in the tourism industry, these same experiences could become part of your daily life!
So, are Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands worth a visit for a working holidaymaker? 100%. They're worth a visit for everyone, but if you're offered the chance to live and work here, all the better.
You can also take a look at our Island Jobs page for Island Resort jobs specific to the hospitality industry.
But these are all just words. There's really only one way to understand the magnificence of the Whitsunday region, and that's to take a look for yourself!