Are you going to Australia on a working holiday VISA but are worried about finding a job? You can wait until you arrive to hit the help wanted adds and hand out your resume, but there are also multiple websites you can use to help find a job before you get there. So, before you book your flight to the land down under, here are 14 websites you can use to find a working holiday visa job.
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What to Know
These websites work like a job bulletin board, meaning it is up to you to find and apply for the job yourself.
It is unlikely that any of these websites vet the companies who post job advertisements.
You will need a proper working holiday VISA to legally work in Australia.
You can apply for these jobs before or after you arrive in Australia.
Always be sure to do your research on the job and company you will be working for before you accept an offer.
1. Work in AUS
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: The FAQ page breaks down all you need to know about an Australia working holiday VISA.
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: Blogs, seasonal job calendar, budget calculator, job safety breakdown, and more.
Membership Fee: None.
Website Resources: Map of job locations.
Notes: This website is for harvest/fruit picking jobs only.
Membership Fee: Basic membership is free, or a premium is $79/year or $109 for 2 years.
Website Resources: Blogs, information guides, and user forums.
Notes: This website seems to be "under construction" often and has many adds.
5. Seek
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: You can read reviews by users who have applied or worked for companies who post jobs on this website.
Notes: This website offers more than just seasonal/short term jobs.
6. Sidekicker
Membership Fee: Unknown.
Website Resources: N/A.
Notes: This website is in partnership with Seek and is mainly for short term/temp work.
Membership Fee: Basic membership is free, or a premium membership is $99/year.
Website Resources: They link you to hospitality/job training courses to add to your resume and offer general information about working and living in Australia.
8. Indeed
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: You can read reviews by users who have applied or worked for companies who post jobs on this website.
Notes: This website offers more than just seasonal/short term jobs.
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: Video guides, VISA information, community forums, and more...
10. Jora
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: N/A.
Notes: This website offers more than just seasonal/short term jobs.
11. Adzuna
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: Blog posts.
Notes: This website offers more than just seasonal/short term jobs and you may have to dig to find what you are looking for.
12. uWorkin
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: They link you with training courses to add to your resume.
Notes: This website offers more than just seasonal/short term jobs and you may have to dig to find what you are looking for.
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: Region guides, job guides, and many more resources for job seekers.
Notes: This website is powered by uWorkin.
14. Gum Tree
Membership Fee: Free.
Website Resources: N/A.
Notes: This website is a lot more than just job advertisements. It is also used to sell many different types of goods throughout Australia.
Conclusion
You can wait until you arrive in Australia to start your job search. However, if you want to solidify your plans before you arrive, these websites will aid you in your search. Of course, like any job, you should do your own research on the company you are applying to before accepting a job offer. Good luck out there and hopefully you have a great working holiday experience!