Backpacker Jobs Townsville
Most Recent Townsville Jobs
7d ago
Permanent cleaner for 2 hours per day ($35/hr)Additional casual odd jobs ($40/hr)Odd jobs include taking care of quotations, meeting with tradesmen / builders,...
11d ago
Approx. 3 to 5 days work for our Townsville branch for immediate start for fit, energetic, casual/temporary labourers and cleaners to assist on a large fire and soot...
16d ago
Travelers and Backpackers are welcome on board !!!We are a Solar retailer business in Townsville & CairnsWe have 2 positions for immediate start in the Townsville...
1mth ago
We need a couple of girls to look after disabled people in Townsville QLD. Most of them just need general care like helping shower (protect privacy), cooking,...
1mth ago
LOCATED ON MAGNETIC ISLAND NORTH QLDWe have work for accommodation positions available for couples, friends or singles all year round.Easy work driving guest...
1mth ago
- 417 and 426 subwork classified Job regional construction- Can stay up to three years on 417 and 426 visa- opportunities in pay increases and accommodation for...
2mth ago
Job DescriptionThe Civic Guest House is seeking interest in a Full Time Manager. The Hostel caters to International tourists and Australian Travellers'. The Hostel...
3mth ago
We are seeking a hard working individual to work in the role of Worker Welfare support in the Ayr, Qld region.If you are looking for a role that has variety and no...
3mth ago
Letterbox Distribution Jobs – Townsville4 hour shifts, Hourly Pay rate.Are you looking for a flexible and active job opportunity? Join our team as a Letterbox...
4mth ago
Bogging and sanding on a sailing catamaranMust have an eye for detailMust have experience using a sanderPrepared to learn and follow instructionsManual hot...
4mth ago
Approx three weeks work for our Townsville branch during July 2023 for fit, energetic, casual/temporary labourers to assist on a large cleaning project. Work with...
8mth ago
TOWNSVILLE WORK LOCATIONJoin ONE OF THE LARGEST & FASTEST GROWING SOLAR & ELECTRICAL PROVIDERS in Australia today.Apex Renewables has been trusted to service...
8mth ago
Job DescriptionThe Civic Guest House is seeking interest in a Full Time Manager. The Hostel caters to International tourists and Australian Travellers'. The Hostel...
8mth ago
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a positive, enthusiastic person to join our team.The Civic Guest House is a friendly, clean hostel located in a quiet street of...
8mth ago
I am seeking an active and organised individual to help with cleaning, gardening and cooking. Neat and Tidy accommodation and meals provided. We are located on a...
8mth ago
Qualified Beauty Therapist ?Want to earn money and work with same company from Darwin, Townsville Brisbane and Gold Coast?Want Sponsorship?Want a great fun,...
9mth ago
Car detailing position available with Hertz Australia.Casual position; 10-30 hours per week.Direct resume to [email protected].
1yr+ ago
SonataGBW is recruiting Mystery Shoppers to conduct mystery shopping assignments for our clients in Queensland.The assignment requires you to visit a designated...
1yr+ ago
Do you want more work life balance, be part of a business where you are rewarded for your accomplishments and have access to the riches of Tropical North Queensland?...
1yr+ ago
Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia.-...
1yr+ ago
General roadhouse worker for roadhouse 232km north west Townsville. QLD. Duties include counter work, cleaning, help with cooking when nessassary, and general shop...
1yr+ ago
Qualified chefs – Full time ContractBasking in more than 300 days of sunshine each year Townsville is the capital of North Queensland. With unique places like...
1yr+ ago
JOB - Crew wanted for Prawn Trawler in GulfPay is by percentage of catchCrew wanted for Large Prawn Trawler in Gulf of CarpentariaExpected to stay until the...
1yr+ ago
JOB - Crew wanted for Prawn Trawler in GulfPay is by percentage of catchCrew wanted for Large Prawn Trawler in Gulf of CarpentariaExpected to stay until the...
1yr+ ago
JOB - Crew wanted for Prawn TrawlerPay is by percentage of catchCrew wanted for Large Prawn Trawler in Gulf of CarpentariaExpected to stay until the end of...
1yr+ ago
Ideally looking for someone with experience or qualification in horticulture.Will consider applicants with no or little experience. Job initially would be...
1yr+ ago
Hi Everyone,My name is Marc and I am on the hunt for some Retail staff to help out at the Townsville Supercars Event from the 5th July to 11th July.We are looking...
1yr+ ago
HB is a wooden boatWhose timbers need protectionfrom the elements of weather and time.Wear and tear in use is expected and restored over time.The time has...
1yr+ ago
Do you have a keen eye for detail? Join our dedicated housekeeping team as a Room Attendant to create a memorable experience for our guests.As our next Room...
1yr+ ago
Fit, energetic people needed to help with cleaning [large commercial property fire restoration project]. Wiping and washing walls, floors and ceilings. All PPE...
1yr+ ago
Qualified Beauticians for Wellness & Rejuvenation ClinicIf your love your craft and looking after your clients skin solutions then we are looking for you.Must have...
1yr+ ago
The Mercure Townsville has a fantastic role for an aspiring Sous Chef to develop their career with an International Brand. We are open to Sponsorship for the right...
1yr+ ago
Join Australia's largest hotel operator - First impressions are everything and here at the Mercure Townsville we are looking for an exceptional Receptionist to be our...
1yr+ ago
Australia's largest hotel operator is hiring!Looking for a career in hospitality? Or maybe looking for a position to work around study/school or while on a working...
1yr+ ago
Need an experienced setter who can complete work alone ,with transport ongoing work for a good setter ,call 0457 353 600
1yr+ ago
ob DescriptionWe have multiple kitchen hand positions available in Tieri, Blackwater, Glenden, Middlemount and SarinaKitchen hand role involveshelping chefs...
1yr+ ago
A unique couple required to experience the outback working at a workers camp/caravan park. Kitchen Hand duties and Front of House duties, work together as a team,...
1yr+ ago
Chef/Cook wanted for Burger Restaurant on Magnetic Island.Starting Jan30 hours per weekWork eligible to sign off the second year for Working Holiday Visa...
2yr+ ago
Looking for a cook/chef to join our team at the Townsville Brewery
2yr+ ago
Looking to escape the city? A slice of paradise is hiring!!!Up here in Tropical North Queensland on a little beautiful island we are looking for a Duty Bar Manager...
2yr+ ago
Heavy manufacturing concrete products.Immediate start$27.21ph plus penalties also counts as regional work towards 2nd and 3rd yearsRegular big hours as we have...
2yr+ ago
Picking and packing butternut pumpkins and watermelon. $25.40/hPicking will last until the end of December
2yr+ ago
Domestic/cleaner position available on our family run cattle station in North West QLD to help with general station/cleaning duties and gardening. Immediate start....
2yr+ ago
Gardner/groundskeeper position available on our family run cattle station in North West QLD to help with general station maintenance, gardening/cleaning duties....
2yr+ ago
Pickers required for an immediate start to pick butternut pumpkins. $25.41/h with work available until the end of the year.
2yr+ ago
We're looking for casual staff to work in retail team merchandise stores (Red Bull, Monster, Shell V-Power racing teams) for the upcoming Supercars event in...
2yr+ ago
JOB OPPORTUNITY2 Pubs in Hughenden North West Qld are seeking all-rounders to join our team.ACCOMADTION, WIFI AND MEALS INCLUDEDHourly rate available 38+ hours...
2yr+ ago
Mulgowie Farming Company currently have opportunities available at our Bowen packhouses, for• Line Workers• Machine Operators• Team Leaders• Quality...
2yr+ ago
Position: CookSalary Range: $51,894 - $53,809 pending experienceClassification: Full Time, PermanentCommencing: Immediate StartClosing Date: Friday, 5th...
2yr+ ago
Triple C Beef is a family run operation with properties throughout North QLD.We are currently seeking a cook for immediate start on Lolworth Station. Duties will...
2yr+ ago
All rounder required for North Queensland Cattle Station.Position includes a variety of roles - ranging from cleaning and gardening, to childcare and general farm...
3yr+ ago
Loading /unloading furniture
3yr+ ago
Hello - we are looking to get our van from Townsville to Melbourne. However, because of COVID, we know that it may not be possible for you to drive into VIC. We are...
3yr+ ago
ThaiAgain is the only Thai restaurant on Beautiful Magnetic Island , we are seeking experienced staff to join us . We currently open six nights per week but will be...
3yr+ ago
Looking for a hard working backpacker to assist in the construction of water tanks.
3yr+ ago
Active person required for 4.5 hours a day to help around the house and gardening on family cattle station.Role includes general cleaning duties, weeding and...
3yr+ ago
Job DescriptionAn opportunity to be apart of a company whose core expertise in fruit and fruit technology has earned them a position as an international market...
3yr+ ago
Qualified primary school teacher required for 8 weeks work teaching an 8 year boy, Grade 2 curriculum.Some home help also required.We live on a cattle...
3yr+ ago
Looking for someone who is honest, reliable, neat, particular for small workshop 400km west of Townsville.Activities ranging in -Welding and fabrication of steel,...
3yr+ ago
Looking for a temporary cleaner who lives in Proserpine or Airlie Beach$25/per hour- must have white card- the job will be located in Proserpine- Drivers...
3yr+ ago
Hi!We are looking for our next wonderful, fun lovingAupair to join us in Townsville.Due to work commitments we find ourselves looking for someone to join...
3yr+ ago
*****Au pair / Big sister needed*****We are looking for our next Au pair to join us in beautiful Townsville.You role will be helping with our 2 kids, one is in...
3yr+ ago
*****Au pair / Big sister needed*****We are looking for our next Au pair to join us in beautiful Townsville.You role will be helping with our 2 kids, one is in...
3yr+ ago
We are looking for our next big sister / Au pair to join our family on our new adventures.We have a 6 year old girl who is about to start grade 1 and a 3 year old...
4yr+ ago
Overlooking beautiful Rowes Bay and Magnetic Island, the Ocean View nursery concentrates on producing local provenance species for planting in areas around Townsville...
4yr+ ago
We monitor water quality across a number of local creeks using comprehensive assessment techniques that include the following:Physical/chemical analysisMacro...
4yr+ ago
Looking for Skilled and experienced Painters only.The job is in Townsville which is classed as regional and will go towards your 88days sign off.Please don't waste...
4yr+ ago
We are seeking a creative Head Chef to join our team! Details below:Head Chef https://www.seek.com.au/Job/39221562/?cid=ios-shareThe TapHouse Townsville is...
4yr+ ago
Looking for a temporary (16-29 May) au pair to help with our 4 school aged children.You will need to help with before and after school care, cooking, tidying and...
4yr+ ago
We are looking for a live in au pair.(NO COUPLES )I have twin girls who are now 16 months old. They are pretty cruisey, but looking for help over the weekend and...
4yr+ ago
Looking for a temporary worker for completing my building project in Townsville.Please send your information for my consideration.
4yr+ ago
We have volunteers opportunities for our Beach Scrub Project, which aims to protect and restore beach scrub semi-evergreen vine thickets, a critically endangered...
4yr+ ago
We are looking for a live in au pair.My partner and I live in a rural area located in the Far North West of Queensland.I have recently given birth to twins baby...
5yr+ ago
Demi-pair position - Everything included, no pocket money.We are looking for someone to live-in. I don't need you to do 38 hours for me so there is plenty of time...
5yr+ ago
Looking for an Au Pair to start as soon as possible and to be available for 3-9months. We offer a Weekly income, free accommodation in your own cottage, and food and...
5yr+ ago
Help with horses and kids in exchange for bed, food and a new aussie family!horse exp preffered, happy family with energetic kids.
Looking for Backpacker Jobs in Townsville?
As the largest municipality in northern Australia, the Queensland city of Townsville treads a fine line between tourist destination and economic hub. Find a bench with a sea view and you’ll see equal numbers of freight ships hauling the area’s mineral resources, and crowded cruise ships gazing at its more aesthetically pleasing natural resources, namely the Great Barrier Reef. Walk The Strand and you’ll see a wealth of holidaymakers, but a similar smattering of locals, who number no less than 200,000.
So what does a visitor need to know about this city of two very different hats? And how do you go about getting an equally local and touristy experience?
Let’s take a look.
Where is Townsville, and how do I get there?
Townsville is located in Far North Queensland, situated no less than 1300km from the state capital of Brisbane. It finds itself in the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, which runs the length of Queensland’s coast.
For those working their way up or down the east coast of Australia, Townsville is a common stop between Cairns and Airlie Beach/Whitsundays. The city is a (relatively) short 350km/4.5 hour drive south of Cairns and a 275km/3.5 hour drive from Airlie Beach. Shuttles and buses take slightly longer to make the trip.
Getting there from a major capital is a bit more of an undertaking. If you choose to take a car from Brisbane you’ll be looking at 15 hours of non-stop driving. Taking a coach, while reducing your workload, will take 24 hours. The most common means of transport is (understandably) plane, with most flights leaving from or connecting through Brisbane.
What is Townsville famous for?
Townsville is perhaps most famous for its industry, being home to some of the world’s largest refineries and a big ocean port, which, with the Asian (and particularly Chinese) demand for resources becoming ever greater, has seen a huge increase in traffic in recent years.
But this port also greets a wealth of tourist ships, with a constant flow of visitors arriving to check out the natural beauty of the city and surrounds.
Watch: Discover Townsville
What are Townsville's must see attractions?
- The Strand: Perhaps Townsville’s most famous attraction, The Strand is a park and promenade stretching along the city’s shorefront. Here you’ll find bike paths, cafés, restaurants, pools and a recreational park that are all free to enjoy.
- Museum of Tropical Queensland: Interactive, intriguing and insightful, the Australian tropics are explored in depth at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, which is forever a favourite with the younger crowd.
- The Palmetum: That most tropical of tropical plants gets its deserved moment in the sun at the Palmetum, which displays and describes an incredible array of palm trees, each more fascinating than the last.
- Billabong Sanctuary: If you’re looking for an up close and personal experience with Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife, this 11 hectare sanctuary is ideal. Meet and greet kangaroos, koalas, tropical birds and even crocodiles.
What should I see in the Townsville area?
- Great Barrier Reef: The world’s largest living structure needs no introduction. Townsville is the perfect spot from which to launch a reef adventure, with a huge array of tour options. Our advice: choose the most environmentally friendly possible!
- Magnetic Island National Park: Dense, green, mountainous rainforests collapse into beaches of crisp white sand on Magnetic Island, which sits adjacent to Townsville just off the mainland.
- Paluma Range National Park: Brimming with waterfalls, rock pools and wildlife, you may need more than a day to explore the inland wonders of Paluma.
- The Palm Islands: Far less crowded and touristy than the Whitsundays to the south, you can experience island life the way it was meant to be on the Palm Islands, found a short cruise north of Townsville.
Where should I stay in Townsville?
- For a discount dorm bed: As the most established name in Townsville backpacking, Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel continues to serve up quality shared accommodation at the ideal price.
- For fancier shared accommodation: A tropical slice of home is on offer at Orchid Guest House, a boutique hostel created by people who obviously understand the need for comfort on the road.
- To treat yourself (at a sensible rate): A slightly more upscale experience – but one without the ludicrous price tag – is available at Rambutan Resort, a glorious piece of 4-star perfection located in the heart of the city.
Is there work for backpackers in Townsville?
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 - Townsville is a fantastic option. The tourist trade ensures that there are always plenty of short-term jobs on offer, and the area’s strong mining industry offers travellers the specified work they need to gain a visa extension (there are opportunities in fishing, farming and construction too!) On top of that, you’ll be able to enjoy all the perks of living in a beautiful, tropical location!
So – is Townsville touristy or industrial? A port city or a reef city? An economic hub or an environmental haven? Or somehow all of the above?
As far as we can tell, there’s only one way to find out. It’s time to pack those bags.