Land Down Under
Work and travel in Australia
Never have I ever… surfed before work in Bondi, dived the Great Barrier Reef, worked in a vineyard, camped in the Outback. Australia – makes you lose at hostel games.
Nice job! We have hundreds of working holiday jobs in Australia to fill right now.
Wonderful Oz
Why work and travel in Australia?
Barefoot islands, lush rainforests, tropical reefs… Australia has natural wonders by the bucket load. Along with legendary surf towns and some pretty out there Outback towns, it also does cool and cultural cities in spades – with a flat white and boho boutique seemingly on every corner. The laid-back Aussie lifestyle is legendary, and it’s impossible not to get swept along for the ride. (Although we’re drawing a firm line in the sand at budgie smugglers).
Need to know before you go
Where to go
Australia practically invented the ‘work when you want, travel when you want’ working holiday mentality. You can work anywhere, choosing to pick up casual or career jobs in iconic cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane of Perth – or work to fund your adventures on the road. You’ll have access to our JENZA Job Hub for your whole visa.
What it pays
Australia has a high minimum wage, currently AUD $23.23 an hour. The cost of living can be high, so if you’re concerned, opt for hospitality or seasonal work which often includes subsidised accommodation. Resort jobs are great for living where the tourists pay to go, and fruit picking or farm work are an amazing way to experience an authentic slice of Australia.
When to go
Australia’s cruisy attitude has a lot to do with the weather, but it’s not beach hair and board shorts all year. Oz has long summers (Nov-Mar) and mild winters (Jun-Sep). But as with all things nature-related in Oz, there are extremes. Like snowy ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria in winter, and cyclones in the tropical north in summer.
Sunny side up
News: Hundreds of jobs hiring in Oz and NZ
Play the field working in a vineyard in Marlborough or cause a stir as a barista in Melbourne. With high minimum wages, epic work/life balance and unlimited working holiday jobs from yours truly, it’s time to quit for day job.
Play the field working in a vineyard in Marlborough or cause a stir as a barista in Melbourne. With high minimum wages, epic work/life balance and unlimited working holiday jobs from yours truly, it’s time to quit for day job.MORE INFO
Work in Australia / 2023 / Hiring now
Hiring: Construction positions at HLH Group, Sydney NSW
Jobs available: Construction. Pay is AUD $30-45/hour. Great site locations, flexible working available, work for the highest rated labour hire company on Google. Book Work Australia now to be the first to apply.
Jobs available: Construction. Pay is AUD $30-45/hour. Great site locations, flexible working available, work for the highest rated labour hire company on Google. Book Work Australia now to be the first to apply.
Work in Australia / 2023 / Hiring now
Hiring: Attendants at Cape Lodge, Margaret River WA
Jobs available: Food and Beverage Attendant. Pay is AUD $28/hour, plus hotel and restaurant discounts. Work for a luxury hotel on a private vineyard. Book Work Australia now to be the first to apply.
Jobs available: Food and Beverage Attendant. Pay is AUD $28/hour, plus hotel and restaurant discounts. Work for a luxury hotel on a private vineyard. Book Work Australia now to be the first to apply.
Work in Australia / 2023 / Hiring now
Hiring: Housekeeper at Gaia Retreat & Spa, Byron Bay NSW
Jobs available: Housekeeper. Pay is AUD $22/hour, with staff rewards, spa and accommodation discounts. Plus, it’s BYRON BABY! Book Work Australia now to be the first to apply.
Jobs available: Housekeeper. Pay is AUD $22/hour, with staff rewards, spa and accommodation discounts. Plus, it’s BYRON BABY! Book Work Australia now to be the first to apply.
Who you gonna call?
Let's talk Australia
Get some facetime with our amazing JENZA Support Squad. When they’re not posing for pool pics, they’re making your work aboard adventures happen with their endless enthusiasm and mad traveller skills. These include: parent whispering, visa geekery and the ability to pack a backpack in 30 seconds flat.
We do the work
Earn as you explore
Been inspired to take it on the road? Bar the flights and arranging your leaving do, our team do everything you need to get there. From helping you set up an overseas bank account and finding a job, to sorting your accommodation when you arrive.
JENZA Travel (NZ) Ltd trading as “JENZA” and “BUNAC” in Australia and New Zealand is a company registered in New Zealand with company number 8177942 and registered address at 336 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, 4414, New Zealand.