Many backpackers in Australia will travel and work to fund their journey around this vast continent. This is a great way of gaining unique experiences and saving some pennies to fund the trip. From experience there are 2 routes you can take; skilled city jobs such as accounting or more rural jobs like fruit picking.
If the sea seduces you then think about a diving/tour job, where you can enjoy the colourful reefs every single day. You can use your skills to become a dive- instructor, deckhand, or teach others to surf. Don’t worry if you don’t have any diving experience as you can gain qualifications out there such as a PADI diving certificate. For diving/tour jobs in Australia, make sure you ask in local shops, tour offices, hostels and on the harbours.
Temporary work off the beaten track is interesting and diverse. If you want to work in the outback there are opportunities on cattle ranches where you can be a cowboy and learn about cattle rustling and horse riding. Other options are housekeeping, cooking or maintenance work which offers you new skills whilst experiencing real outback life. Keep an eye out in Australia job magazines such as TNT, agencies and hostel boards.
The harvesting season is abundant so fruit picking jobs in Australia are frequent. The days can be long and the pay not that great, but you are guaranteed jobs at short notice and it’s a great way to meet other travellers. Farm work can be anything from banana picking to driving the tractors, so if you have any farming skills they will be greatly appreciated.
If you are a dab hand at pulling pints then bar work may be the best choice for you, from city centres to roadhouses and outback resorts. If you are looking to get a job in the hospitality business then be prepared to gain a certificate before becoming eligible for employment on licensed premises. Certificates are either the RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) or the RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling)
There are numerous city jobs offering short term vacancies and if you have marketable skills such as accounting, marketing, IT and legal services you will be in demand with prospective employers and agencies. Websites like www.tntmagazine.com.au, hostels, pubs and newsagents will have many job listings. Nursing is also in high demand in the cities and more rural areas, so if you are a nurse Australia is crying out for you.
Some hints and tips include: taking a mobile to leave your number with employers/agencies, taking an up to date CV, proof of qualifications where applicable, registering with www.seek.com.au and www.mycareer.com.au
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