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Wait Staff

Boathouse Restaurant

Daylesford, Ballarat

We are looking for energetic, reliable and fun team members to join our close knit team. Located...

1mth ago

Construction Painting Fencing Maintenance

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

Ballarat,

DETAILSContract work is currently available in all of our locations doing Painting,...

1mth ago

Carpentry Construction Regional

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

Ballarat,

CARPENTRY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS - REGIONAL VIC3month, 6month or 12month Contracts/ A.B.N....

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Farm Hand & Hospitality Superstar Wanted (for Second Year Visa/88 Days)

Wild Misty Mounatin

Pomonal, Ballarat

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

New 4d ago

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

Barista

Mulligans Music - St Arnaud

St arnaud, Ballarat

We need another backpacker in our cafe.We need an experienced Barista/All Rounder to hit the ground running, with thorough knowledge and attention to detail....

9d ago

We need another backpacker in our cafe.We need an experienced Barista/All Rounder to hit the ground running, with thorough knowledge and attention to detail....

 

Wait Staff

Boathouse Restaurant

Daylesford, Ballarat

We are looking for energetic, reliable and fun team members to join our close knit team. Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford and with exquisite water views from...

We are looking for energetic, reliable and fun team members to join our close knit team. Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford and with exquisite water views from...

Welders And Labours

Food Industry People Premium Employer

Ballarat

The manufactory looking for Welders (No qualification required) + General LaboursWelders:Tig welding experience (There will be a welding test before start)Mig is...

19d ago

The manufactory looking for Welders (No qualification required) + General LaboursWelders:Tig welding experience (There will be a welding test before start)Mig is...

 

Construction Painting Fencing Maintenance

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

Ballarat

DETAILSContract work is currently available in all of our locations doing Painting, Maintenance, Fencing, Joinery and Carpentry.There are 3 levels relevant to...

DETAILSContract work is currently available in all of our locations doing Painting, Maintenance, Fencing, Joinery and Carpentry.There are 3 levels relevant to...

 

Carpentry Construction Regional

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

Ballarat

CARPENTRY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS - REGIONAL VIC3month, 6month or 12month Contracts/ A.B.N. contract 38 Hours per weekThere are 3 levels relevant to those...

CARPENTRY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS - REGIONAL VIC3month, 6month or 12month Contracts/ A.B.N. contract 38 Hours per weekThere are 3 levels relevant to those...

Farm Hand & Hospitality Superstar Wanted (for Second Year Visa/88 Days)

Wild Misty Mounatin

Victora, Ballarat

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

1mth ago

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

Level 3 Arborist

TMC enviro

BUNGAREE, Ballarat

Skilled Labour – Level 3 Arborist• Full time position available- minimum 12 month contract• Projects in Central and North Western Victoria• Join a...

1mth ago

Skilled Labour – Level 3 Arborist• Full time position available- minimum 12 month contract• Projects in Central and North Western Victoria• Join a...

 

Get an Internation Student Visa

Free Course Consulation

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

Waiting Staff

Lake House

Daylesford, Ballarat

Lake House is looking for experienced staff who are passionate about Restaurants and have experience in a Michelin star or Fine Dining Restaurant.If you are...

1mth ago

Lake House is looking for experienced staff who are passionate about Restaurants and have experience in a Michelin star or Fine Dining Restaurant.If you are...

Farm Hand & Hospitality Superstar Wanted (for Second Year Visa/88 Days)

Wild Misty Mounatin

Victora, Ballarat

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

2mth ago

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

Home Maintenance & Gardening. Help Exchange

Flanagan

Napoleons, Ballarat

Please note this role is a help exchange.We are on a small 10-acre farm in Buninyong, located 1.5 hours west of Melbourne near Ballarat, Victoria. We are looking for...

2mth ago

Please note this role is a help exchange.We are on a small 10-acre farm in Buninyong, located 1.5 hours west of Melbourne near Ballarat, Victoria. We are looking for...

Group Fitness Instructor

Daylesford Health & Fitness

Daylesford, Ballarat

Located in a small country town in Daylesford Victoria. We are a CrossFit gym that offers group classes for all ages and private training.We are looking for an...

2mth ago

Located in a small country town in Daylesford Victoria. We are a CrossFit gym that offers group classes for all ages and private training.We are looking for an...

 

Waiter/waitress/cafe Allrounder

Hotel Frangos Premium Employer

Daylesford, Ballarat

Looking for Waiters/Waitress, Bartenders/Barmaid, Café allrounder for a very busy bakery, restaurant and bar. Full Time/Part time positions availableAccommodation...

Looking for Waiters/Waitress, Bartenders/Barmaid, Café allrounder for a very busy bakery, restaurant and bar. Full Time/Part time positions availableAccommodation...

 

Farm Hand & Hospitality Superstar Wanted (for Second Year Visa/88 Days)

Wild Misty Mounatin

Victora, Ballarat

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

Enjoy, Share, Learn & Live freely with usHi Travelers!We are looking for volunteers to help restore fire damage to this beautiful property.We are a newly...

 

Tax Refund Calculator - Claim Your Tax Back

Working Holiday Tax Calculator

The average backpacker tax refund is $2,600. The Australia tax year ends in June. Calculate your tax refund using our quick online tool.

The average backpacker tax refund is $2,600. The Australia tax year ends in June. Calculate your tax refund using our quick online tool.

Farm Hand + Childcare

Bolwarrah Gardens

Bolwarrah, Ballarat

Live and work on our property, just 1 hour from Melbourne by train. The tiny house accommodation is supplied with water, power, heating, composting toilet, TV and...

2mth ago

Live and work on our property, just 1 hour from Melbourne by train. The tiny house accommodation is supplied with water, power, heating, composting toilet, TV and...

Waiter/waitress

Dyers Steak Stable

Ballarat Central, Ballarat

Hi,Looking for front of house staff (waitress/waiter) for an iconic Ballarat restaurant. Come join a friendly team that have immediate casual vacancies. Both...

5mth ago

Hi,Looking for front of house staff (waitress/waiter) for an iconic Ballarat restaurant. Come join a friendly team that have immediate casual vacancies. Both...

 

Auto Dismantler/parts Pickers

SMART PARTS Premium Employer

BALLARAT EAST, Ballarat

Smart Parts is looking for mechanically experienced/qualified motor mechanics to work in Ballarat in regional Victoria. We are Australia's leading 4WD and Light...

5mth ago

Smart Parts is looking for mechanically experienced/qualified motor mechanics to work in Ballarat in regional Victoria. We are Australia's leading 4WD and Light...

Full Time Chef

Frank & Connie's Kitchen

Hepburn Springs, Ballarat

We are an ever evolving and growing business with a true passion for hospitality, looking to expand our dedicated and loyal teamNamed for the Owner/Executive...

6mth ago

We are an ever evolving and growing business with a true passion for hospitality, looking to expand our dedicated and loyal teamNamed for the Owner/Executive...

 

Chef De Partie

Lake House

Daylesford, Ballarat

Chef de PartieLake House DaylesfordLake House Daylesford, consistently listed amongst the best restaurants in Australia has openings within the kitchen team....

8mth ago

Chef de PartieLake House DaylesfordLake House Daylesford, consistently listed amongst the best restaurants in Australia has openings within the kitchen team....

Kitchenhand /food Prep

Pepaji Pty Ltd

BALLARAT CENTRAL, Ballarat

Looking for an experienced kitchen hand or cook to join us.We cant offer sponsorship but would welcome any applications with any kitchen experience.

1yr+ ago

Looking for an experienced kitchen hand or cook to join us.We cant offer sponsorship but would welcome any applications with any kitchen experience.

Au Pair

Nixson

Daylesfrod, Ballarat

We are looking for big sister for our two beautiful kids ages 12 years old son & 8 years old daughter. We have our own business & need someone to stay home with them...

1yr+ ago

We are looking for big sister for our two beautiful kids ages 12 years old son & 8 years old daughter. We have our own business & need someone to stay home with them...

Chef

The Tin Plate Cafe

Ballan, Ballarat

Part time or casual friendly chef/Cook required for busy cafe. Small kitchen but simple menu, mostly breakfasts, burgers and baking. Must be able to cook simple...

1yr+ ago

Part time or casual friendly chef/Cook required for busy cafe. Small kitchen but simple menu, mostly breakfasts, burgers and baking. Must be able to cook simple...

Barista

The Tin Plate Cafe

Ballan, Ballarat

Casual experienced barista and cafe all rounder needed for busy cafe near Ballarat. Close to train station. Day work, no nights.Must be friendly, reliable and...

1yr+ ago

Casual experienced barista and cafe all rounder needed for busy cafe near Ballarat. Close to train station. Day work, no nights.Must be friendly, reliable and...

Chef De Partie

Accor A&R

Hepburn Springs, Ballarat

Peppers Mineral Springs is situated in the heart of Victoria’s Spa Country in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges. An elegant 1930’s Daylesford hotel transformed...

1yr+ ago

Peppers Mineral Springs is situated in the heart of Victoria’s Spa Country in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges. An elegant 1930’s Daylesford hotel transformed...

Horse Stables - Farm Hand And Yard Cleaner

Dan O'Sullivan Racing Pty Ltd

Miners Rest, Ballarat

We are a horse racing stable located adjacent to the Ballarat Racecourse.Our stable consists of approximately 20 horses and a team of 8 workers - some full-time,...

1yr+ ago

We are a horse racing stable located adjacent to the Ballarat Racecourse.Our stable consists of approximately 20 horses and a team of 8 workers - some full-time,...

Farm Machinery Assembler

Wahroonga Enterprises P/L

Marnoo west, Ballarat

Our family owned business is situated 50 min north of the beautiful Grampians national park, our region is filled with array of different exploring opportunities from...

1yr+ ago

Our family owned business is situated 50 min north of the beautiful Grampians national park, our region is filled with array of different exploring opportunities from...

Pruning & Rolling Wine Grapes

Sunny Contractors

Avoca Vic, Ballarat

we need people for pruning wine grapes, rolling & pulling, if you are interested please contact Mr. sunny for more info, this job will be start on 30 of May Until end...

1yr+ ago

we need people for pruning wine grapes, rolling & pulling, if you are interested please contact Mr. sunny for more info, this job will be start on 30 of May Until end...

Field Worker

Hez

Ballarat east, Ballarat

I’m looking for keen eager workers who want to earn upwards of $300 a day

1yr+ ago

I’m looking for keen eager workers who want to earn upwards of $300 a day

Foh/bar Staff/kitchen Staff

Meigas

Ballarat

We are on the hunt for skilled individuals to join us for a variety of positions both FOH and Kitchen.You must be a fast learner, easily adaptable and posses great...

2yr+ ago

We are on the hunt for skilled individuals to join us for a variety of positions both FOH and Kitchen.You must be a fast learner, easily adaptable and posses great...

Farm Hand - Machinery & Livestock

Delamere Pastoral

Willaura, Ballarat

Farm Hand - Machinery & LivestockFull time or part time position available on a mixed farm consisting of cattle, sheep, hay & silage production and some grain...

2yr+ ago

Farm Hand - Machinery & LivestockFull time or part time position available on a mixed farm consisting of cattle, sheep, hay & silage production and some grain...

 

Housekeeping / Hotel Front Office

Lake House

Daylesford, Ballarat

Lake House Hotel is looking for dedicated and organised team members to join our hotel team.We are looking for a housekeeping supervisor and also a front office...

2yr+ ago

Lake House Hotel is looking for dedicated and organised team members to join our hotel team.We are looking for a housekeeping supervisor and also a front office...

Hospitality Superstars!

Piano Bar Group

Ballarat Central, Ballarat

Have you had previous experience in hospitality? Do you have basic cocktail skills and an understanding of bar ingredients? Or do you love working in the kitchen and...

2yr+ ago

Have you had previous experience in hospitality? Do you have basic cocktail skills and an understanding of bar ingredients? Or do you love working in the kitchen and...

Guest Service Agent / Duty Manager

Lake House Daylesford

Daylesford, Ballarat

Hone your skills at one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia.Be a part of a young, professional and exceptional team with a focus on Reservations and Guest Services....

2yr+ ago

Hone your skills at one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia.Be a part of a young, professional and exceptional team with a focus on Reservations and Guest Services....

Full Time Senior Spa Therapist

Lake House Daylesford

Daylesford, Ballarat

After a difficult couple of years for small business, we are optimistic about the future and look forward to creating exceptional and unique experiences for our team...

2yr+ ago

After a difficult couple of years for small business, we are optimistic about the future and look forward to creating exceptional and unique experiences for our team...

Senior Spa Coordinator

Lake House Daylesford

Daylesford, Ballarat

We are looking for a team-orientated individual with excellent presentation, communication skills and attention to detail.As we emerge from a difficult 2 year...

2yr+ ago

We are looking for a team-orientated individual with excellent presentation, communication skills and attention to detail.As we emerge from a difficult 2 year...

Housekeeping Assistance At Family Home Or Australia's No.1 Villas - As Many...

Clifftop at Hepburn

Ballarat or Hepburn Springs, Ballarat

SEVERAL JOBS AVAILABLEWe're a busy family looking for general help around the home 5 days a week in Ballarat. We're tidy and genuinely respectful but time poor. Up...

2yr+ ago

SEVERAL JOBS AVAILABLEWe're a busy family looking for general help around the home 5 days a week in Ballarat. We're tidy and genuinely respectful but time poor. Up...

Civil Labourers

Protech Group Pty Ltd

Berrybank, Ballarat

Protech is a recruitment specialist with a strong emphasis on providing quality personnel across the Civil, Asphalt and Construction industries Australia wide.We...

2yr+ ago

Protech is a recruitment specialist with a strong emphasis on providing quality personnel across the Civil, Asphalt and Construction industries Australia wide.We...

Mystery Shopper

Mystery Management

Ballarat

We are looking for mystery shoppers and auditors in your area, to visit supermarkets. The mystery shop component needs to be conducted by a person that is 18-25 years...

3yr+ ago

We are looking for mystery shoppers and auditors in your area, to visit supermarkets. The mystery shop component needs to be conducted by a person that is 18-25 years...

Au Pair

Fernandez

Ballarat Central, Ballarat

I’m after someone to help with my 2 boys 6yrs and 4yrs, in the mornings. Getting ready for school and childcare. Most days are only mornings, some days (rare but...

3yr+ ago

I’m after someone to help with my 2 boys 6yrs and 4yrs, in the mornings. Getting ready for school and childcare. Most days are only mornings, some days (rare but...

Chef/cook

oscars hotel

ballarat, Ballarat

oscars hotel is currently looking for an experienced chef to work either full time or part time. We have a very busy kitchen with a friendly team of chefs.

4yr+ ago

oscars hotel is currently looking for an experienced chef to work either full time or part time. We have a very busy kitchen with a friendly team of chefs.

Owner

Raschilla

BALLARAT, Ballarat

Looking for a qualified chef or head chef for a great restaurant with Italian influences willing to sponsor for the right person please call 0418503368 for a meeting...

4yr+ ago

Looking for a qualified chef or head chef for a great restaurant with Italian influences willing to sponsor for the right person please call 0418503368 for a meeting...

Cycling Australia Road National Champs

GTR Events

BALLARAT, Ballarat

Get the best view in town as we crown the national cycling champs!Ballarat will ring in the 2019 cycling calendar with the battle for the green and gold jersey...

5yr+ ago

Get the best view in town as we crown the national cycling champs!Ballarat will ring in the 2019 cycling calendar with the battle for the green and gold jersey...

Looking for Backpacker Jobs in Ballarat?

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Find jobs in Ballarat, VIC

Once a combination of outback wilderness and undeveloped farmland, Ballarat sprang into life when gold was discovered in the 1850s, leading to perhaps the defining event in early Australian history – the gold rush.

Like its neighbour Bendigo, Ballarat went from nothing to a bustling metropolis within a handful of years, as waves of pioneers both local and international flocked to the Victorian town to get rich quick.

Ballarat was luckier than most gold mining towns, being home to rich deposits that lasted decades. And rather than turn into a ghost town when the mines did run dry, Ballarat managed to invest its wealth back into itself, ensuring it remained an important rural hub after the rush. And thanks to its beauty and history, this town remains as vibrant as ever.

But is Ballarat a must-see destination for a working holidaymaker? And what exactly might the city offer 417 and 462 visa holders?

Let’s take a look.

Where is Ballarat, and how do I get there?

Ballarat is located in regional Victoria, situated around 100km west of the state capital of Melbourne, and 100km south of its gold mining sister city, Bendigo. Its proximity to Melbourne means that Ballarat can be done as a weekend or even day trip, being just an hour and a half’s drive (or a two hour bus ride) from the CBD.

What is Ballarat famous for?

One word defines Ballarat more than any other: gold.

The shiny metal has a connection to almost everything in the town, whether directly, like the open air museum of Sovereign Hill, or indirectly, like the stunning Victorian-era buildings in the town centre that were constructed with the funds dug up from the ground.

It is also argued by many learned scholars that Ballarat is the birthplace of Australian democracy. In 1854 miners around Ballarat revolted against colonial authority during the Eureka Rebellion, showing that workers wanted a say in how they were governed. This eventually paved the way for the political democracy that the country enjoys today.

Watch: Ballarat Birds Eye View

What are Ballarat's must see attractions?

  1. Sovereign Hill: Exactly what was life like for those brave pioneers who went searching for wealth in the outback? Sovereign Hill is Australia’s most immersive historical recreation, and aims to show visitors exactly that.
  2. Ballarat Wildlife Park: Far from just another zoo, here you’ll find a wealth of native animals (including Australia’s oldest wombat), as well as having cute encounters with meerkats, penguins and a gentle giant tortoise.
  3. Ballarat Botanical Gardens: Beautiful Lake Wendouree takes prime position in the centre of Ballarat, and at its western edge you’ll find the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, whose trees are as old as the city itself.
  4. The Gold Museum: Did you come up empty handed at Sovereign Hill? Head next door to The Gold Museum, where you can learn about (and play with) the real stuff, as well as hearing how Ballarat became the gold capital of Australia.

What should I see in the Ballarat area?

  1. Hepburn Springs: Located a short drive north east of Ballarat, this little town sits on Australia’s greatest concentration of mineral springs, which, we’re reliably told, are great for the complexion.
  2. Grampians National Park: A beautiful, mountainous national park situated 150km/one and a half hours’ drive west of Ballarat, the Grampians showcase the rugged and truly unique beauty of southern Australia.
  3. Bendigo: Ballarat’s sister town to the north, Bendigo has a uniquely artsy and multicultural feel for a rural Australian town.
  4. Kryal Castle: Kitsch? Most certainly. But that doesn’t make a trip to Kryal Castle, a medieval-themed park just outside Ballarat, any less fun!

Where should I stay in Ballarat?

  1. For a discount dorm bed: Perfectly cheap and cheerful, The Eastern Hotel is one of the few places in Ballarat that offers dormitory accommodation, and boasts a great location near the centre of town.
  2. For something slightly fancier: Redruth is a beautiful little miner’s cottage that welcomes weary travellers in for the most comfortable and homely of stays, and at a very reasonable price point.
  3. To treat yourself: For the same rate as a more standard private in Melbourne or Sydney, you can enjoy the lap of luxury in Ballarat, a fact best encapsulated by the lavish experience on offer at Craig’s Royal Hotel.

Is there work for backpackers in Ballarat?

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 - Ballarat is a fantastic option.

Tourism generates plenty of jobs both directly and indirectly here, which means you could find yourself serving coffees on the Main Street, or dressing up in old-timey clothes for a day of play-acting at Sovereign Hill. For those looking for the specified work needed to extend their visa, the farming and construction industries are strong here too!

So, is Ballarat worth a visit for a working holidaymaker? It’s fair to say that Ballarat is exciting and historic as any rural city in Australia, and is rarely short of work for those who are eagerly looking for it.

But in reality, there’s only one way to find out whether Ballarat is worth a visit – and that’s to take a look for yourself!