Travel Info

Jobs, volunteering and studying

There are many websites that can help you find jobs throughout Queensland. Whether you’re planning before you head Down Under or if you’re already on the road make sure you check out the following websites for jobs and advice.

General Backpacker Job recruitment
www.backpackaround.com.au/jobs.html

General listing of Australian job search sites:
www.joblinkplus.com.au
www.workandtravelcompany.com
www.monster.com
www.arnet.com.au
www.mycareer.com.au

Jobs in rural industries are advertised at:
Harvest Trail
WWOOF

Farm & Rural Work

For information on farming work throughout Queensland and the best time of year to do this check out the Harvest Guide from Greyhound Australia [ pdf | 4mb ]

There’s also Go Harvest – here you’ll find jobs for crop pickers and farm hands. Check it out at www.goharvest.com

Teaching in Queensland http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/

Backpacking Queensland Member Hostels that Organise Work

Brisbane: Palace Backpackers - Able to assist with a variety of work in the Brisbane Region
Bundaberg: Cell Block Backpackers - Farm work in and around Bundaberg
Bundaberg: Worker & Divers Hostel - Farm work in and around Bundaberg
Ayr: Delta Backpackers - Farm work in and around Ayr, North Queensland
Stanthorpe: Top of the Town Caravan Park - Farm work in and around Stanthorpe

Make sure you get tips and share ideas and stories with fellow Queensland travellers. Sites such as Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree will give you some great tips along the way!

Volunteering and Studying

Volunteering is a great chance to get involved with the local community and everybody can get on board. Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or someone who’s just starting out get involved with Queensland’s many volunteer opportunities! Check out this website http://www.tourismvolunteering.com.au/ - it’s a great base so you can see what opportunities are out there!

If you are interested in working in some of the world’s most remarkable natural environments and helping conserve rare Australian wildlife look no further than Queensland. It is home to World Heritage-listed wilderness and presents amazing opportunities for enthusiasts to volunteer on projects as diverse as protecting endangered sea turtles, monitoring the underwater environments of dugongs and studying our famous koalas. For more information on volunteer work with Queensland’s nature click here.

Australia is one of the best places in the world to live while you learn. Australian education has a strong international reputation for excellence and you can spend your weekends and holidays in the sunshine! The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will grant you a student visa if your course is registered, or part of a registered course, on a full-time basis. Under a student visa, you’ll have access to Australia’s subsidised student health cover and can apply for permission to work part-time. For more information click here.