Find seasonal, summer and winter jobs for English speakers in Austria. View our guide with more information about moving to Austria including how to find a job as a foreigner in cities like Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz, Saint Pölten and the Austrian Alps. Search employers and apply today.
Featured Recruiters
English Camp Company
The English Camp Company are hiring camp counselors and camp directors to work at summer camps in Austria this summer.
Work in Austria
Austria is one of the most peaceful and relaxing countries to live in Europe with competitive salaries, friendly people and ancient traditions. Some companies hire short term staff for specific times of the year whilst others recruit for permanent employees all year round.
Austria is a one of the most popular countries to work in Europe for people seeking seasonal positions. Thousands of foreigners workers are hired here every year for short term travel jobs in the tourism and hospitality industries, and also full time employment in careers like farming, agriculture and education.
The application process is much easier if you are an EU citizen, although some recruiters do hire staff from around the world and sponsor visas.
Winter Jobs in Austria
Austria has some of the best ski resorts in the world and there are lots of jobs available during winter, from working as a ski/snowboard instructor, in a resort, hotels, bars, cafes, restaurants, in childcare or in ski chalets.
Some of the most popular ski resorts to work at in Austria include:
Tyrol
St Anton, Innsbruck (the capital of Tyrol), Ischgl, Lech Zürs and Mayrhofen.
Salzburg
Zell am See-Kaprun, Saalbach and Obertauern.
Other
Sölden, Lech and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser/Brixental.
The Austrian ski season runs from December to April but most companies hire months in advance. Most recruiters will require experience and a commitment of at least 4 months. This can be a dream job if you love skiing or living in the great outdoors surrounded by spectacular mountains and scenery.
Summer Jobs in Austria
During summer Austria attracts millions of visitors from around the world and the tourism industry hires lots of temporary workers. Lots of local and International recruiters hire staff to work at hotels, holiday resorts, summer camps, language schools, in the hospitality industries and more.
The larger cities and also tourism destinations like the Alps resorts are where most jobs are offered. Temporary summer positions are very popular with Austrian and European students seeking employment during the summer break. Get your application in early to stand the best chance of getting hired.
Companies hiring summer staff right now include:
Young Austria Summer Camps
Are you a real team player, do you enjoy working with children and young people, are you dynamic, flexible and responsible, do you have stamina and do you enjoy being out in nature? Then a camp counsellor is the perfect summer job for you!
Village Camps
Village Camps offers activity and adventure camps, performing arts, dance, stem robotics and coding, surf, football, tennis, leadership, and a selection of language camps in different locations! Village Camps recruit summer camp employees and also have jobs all-year round for our Outdoor Education programmes to work in the village of Piesendorf, nestling in the spectacular mountain and lakeside scenery of the Austrian Alps.
Skilled/Professional Careers
If you like the idea of moving permanently to Austria you can find employment in industries like healthcare, construction/trades, education and IT. Most positions are offered in the larger cities like Vienna and Graz.
Visa, Eligibility & Requirements
If you’re an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, you do not need a work permit or visa to work in Austria. This makes the whole process of moving to and finding employment in Austria much easier. If you have experience in a specific field of work this will also improve your chances of getting hired.
Jobs in Austria for Non-EU Citizens
For citizens outside of the EU, you will need to check requirements as you will usually need to apply for a visa. If you’re a UK citizen, due to Brexit and the United Kingdom’s leaving the EU, the process for working in Austria is now more difficult and complicated. You can check latest visa/entry requirements online, or contact your local Austrian embassy or consulate with specific questions. Third-country nationals planning to take up temporary (over 6 months) or permanent residence in Austria need to apply for a residence permit.
Working in Austria – FAQ
Language
German is the national language of Austria although if you are hired through an English advert, the position and only requirement will be fluent in English. If you know basic German – spoken and written – this will really boost your chances of finding employment in Austria. This will also make living and integrating into Austrian society easier.
Money/Currency/Salaries
Austria uses the Euro and wages are high by European standards. What you get paid really depends on the role and employer. Salaries aren’t as high as countries like Switzerland but generous holidays and benefits are offered. The cost of living in Austria is high by European standards but most seasonal employers provide accommodation for free which can help you to save money. Vienna is among the most expensive place to live in the country.
Application Help and Advice
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