Casual Jobs in Sydney

How to find Casual Jobs in Sydney

Casual jobs in Sydney come in a range of forms. These jobs are commonly centred around the hospitality industry, such as bartender, barista, waiter or hostel worker, the tourism industry, including tour guide, tour assistant, driver or concierge, and the construction industry, with jobs like general labourer, tradesperson’s assistant and traffic controller. On the outskirts of Sydney you’ll also find casual opportunities to get involved in the agriculture industry, in jobs like fruit picker, fruit packer and farmhand.

Many backpackers choose to work on a casual basis. You'll find that casual jobs in Sydney differ from other jobs in a handful of key ways:

• A casual job has no guaranteed hours of work and will often work irregular hours.
• A casual job employee does not receive paid sick leave or annual leave.
• A casual job employee or their boss can end employment without notice (unless it is required by a registered agreement, award or employment contract.)
• Due to a lack of benefits, a casual employee is entitled to a higher pay rate than an equivalent part-time or full-time employee.

Ready to find your perfect casual job in Sydney? Start browsing the Backpacker Job Board listings now!