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How to get a job in Australia
Here's your guide to securing a job on your working holiday.
Nash Lane cafe, Mildura, VIC © Visit Victoria

Best backpacker jobs and where to find them
From fruit picking to tourism, here are the best jobs for backpackers.
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Easy jobs to get in Australia
Want to earn a wage while you wander? Consider these options.

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Food and Wine Walking Tour, Hobart, TAS © Tourism Australia

Head Sommelier – Sydney

Want to experience working in an award-winning, chef-hatted restaurant in Sydney? Working for this amazing company will see you taking your career to new heights!
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Corporate Travel BDM – Sydney
Do you want to return to the industry you love with a reputable national travel company? You will be handsomely rewarded with a fantastic salary package including incentives!
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Banana farm jobs - Queensland
A Banana Farm in Tully needs field workers to commence work ASAP. Located on the tropical coast, Tully is the centre of banana growing in the Sunshine State.

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The Harvest Trail
Find seasonal, harvest and fruit picking work for backpackers.
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FarmHub
FarmHub connects farmers with agricultural employment labour.
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Backpicker
Connecting agricultural jobs with job seekers.
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Agri Labour Australia

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Horticulture Showcase
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The Job Shop – Rural Recruitment
Connect with rural recruitment specialists and jobs in agriculture, hospitality and trades.

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Hospitality Recruitment Australia
Get help finding a hospitality job from specialist recruiters.
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AA Appointments
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The Backpacker Job Board
Connect with seasonal and casual jobs.
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Indeed
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The Bucket List, Bondi, NSW © Brett Hemmings, Destination NSW

Best places to live during your overseas experience
Australia's coolest neighbourhoods, towns and cities for your OE.
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, NSW © Tourism Australia

How to set up your life in Australia
From phone plans to insurance, here's how to get yourself sorted in Australia.

Why everyone needs a big OE

One Tree Hill, Maleny, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Top reasons to do an overseas experience in Australia
A gap year in Australia is an experience unlike any other. Here's why.
Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas, QLD © Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree

The benefits of backpacking in Australia
Thinking about backpacking Australia? Here’s why it’s time to take the leap.
The Granites, Wheatbelt, WA © Australia’s Golden Outback

Why you should take an overseas experience while you're young
From new friends to lasting memories, embrace the benefits of a backpacking holiday in Australia.

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