Australia is one of the most popular countries in the world to live in and it is easy to see why with a great quality of life, warm weather, high salaries, amazing places to live and friendly English speaking locals. Whether you are looking for short term and temporary work, backpacker jobs, farm work, fruit picking, hospitality jobs or more, search opportunities and apply today.
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Best Places to Work in Australia
The larger cities, towns and tourism destinations are where most jobs can be found. Some of the easiest places to find employment and where most recruiters are based include: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Cairns. A lot of agriculture positions can be found in rural locations like Darwin, Alice Springs and the Outback.
Jobs By State
Find more information about working in different regions, and find positions and recruiters:
• Queensland
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• South Australia
• Western Australia
• Australian Capital Territory
• Tasmania
• Northern Territory
Working Holidays & Jobs for Foreigners in Australia
There are lots of job opportunities available including:
• Working holidays (popular with students and gap years)
• Professional jobs and careers
• Farm and agriculture
• Internships and work experience
If you have experience, a qualification in a certain industry and have a good English level, you shouldn’t have any problem finding work.
Popular industries to find employment include:
• Hospitality – bars, cafes, restaurants, hotels and hostels
• Agriculture and farming
• Travel and tourism
• Office work
• Sales
• Construction
Summer Jobs in Australia
Are you looking for a flexible full/part time job over summer? There are lots of opportunities available which are very popular with students. Some of the most popular summer jobs in Australia can include working as a camp counselor, at theme parks, festivals and events, cafes, restaurants, hotels, swimming pools, as a retail sales associate, barista, food service worker, gardener, tour guide, sports, teaching and in childcare.
Most companies hire people aged 18+, but some jobs are available to 16 and 17 year olds. If you are interested in working in Australia from abroad, you can find recruiters offering positions to foreigners. You can also find internships, work experience placements and voluntary work. A lot of jobs are offered with housing included.
Winter and Ski Jobs in Australia
Did you know Australia has ski resorts? Well you should, they are highly rated. There are 16 ski resorts in Australia and some of the best resort and slopes are located in the Australian Alps. Winter positions you can apply for include chalet chefs, chalet hosts, childcare staff, management jobs, resort reps, ski instructors, hospitality jobs, bar staff, drivers & maintenance, administration, sales and marketing. Both Australian and international staff are hired each season.
Visa, Eligibility & Requirements
It isn’t possible just to turn up in Australia and seek employment. You will need to apply for a visa in advance and get this approved or risk being denied entry on arrival.
If you are aged between 18 and 30 you can apply for a Working Holiday Visa, which is a flexible visa allowing people to live, work and travel in Australia for up to a period of two years. To obtain this visa you need to apply from overseas and you also need enough funds to support yourself when living here. There are some restrictions on the types of jobs you can do, most are limited to seasonal types of positions for example tourism, hotels, hospitality, shops, restaurants and farms.
If you would like a more permanent position and the chance to live in Australia long term you will need to apply for a Skilled Migration visa which allows people working in certain in demand industries to live in Australia. Some skills are in demand like nurses and medical staff, software programmers, construction workers, teachers, management professionals, mechanics, plumbers, skilled trades, farmers, mining workers, engineers just to name a few.
FAQ
What it’s like to work in Australia
Most jobs are like other worldwide positions where you will be expected to work around 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As an employee you are usually entitled to annual leave, not working public holidays and sickness/other benefits.
Salaries
Australia has one of the strongest economies in the world, high salaries and also a very low unemployment rate. Australia also has the highest minimum wage in the world and salaries for even casual jobs are paid much more than in Europe! The minimum wage in Australia is $21.38 per hour, which is around £15.
How easy is it to find work in Australia?
Australia as a country is built on immigration and every year the country advertised internationally for job seekers to move to places like Western Australia. If you work in a skilled industry you stand a very good chance of getting a visa. Finding work especially on a short term basis is very easy in Australia especially compared to other countries worldwide.
If you dream of working Down Under our guide to the best destinations, positions and recruiters should help you. Check out our guide to seasonal jobs in New Zealand for more options in this region of the world.