Temporary And Seasonal Work In Australia

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Australia offers many seasonal and temporary job opportunities.

Hospitality work can easily be found in popular tourist areas such as Sydney, The Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast And Whitsunday Islands.

In the main cities a variety of temporary labouring, construction, sales, customer service, office, retail and production jobs are also often available.

Jobs can be found during the winter ski season ( June -October). Ski Resorts in Australia are in Victoria and New South Wales and include Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Buller, Perisher Blue, Selwyn Snowfields And Thredbo.

Every year the fruit industry employs thousands of seasonal workers to assist with the harvesting and packing of fruit crops. Employment in fruit industry is available year round.

Harvest Times And Regions

Jan - July - South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales & Tasmania - Grapes, Citrus, Apples, Pears, Vegetables & Pruning

April - June - Southern & Central Queensland - Citrus, Apples, Bananas, Tomatoes

June - October - Victoria, New South Wales & Queensland - Citrus, Bananas & Vegetables

Sept - Nov - Northern Territory & North Western Australia - Strawberries, Cherries & Vegetables

Nov - Jan - New South wales & Queensland - Blueberries, Cherries, Citrus, Melons Bananas & Vegetables

Work is also in rural Australia on cattle and sheep stations.

Au Pairs usually need some childcare experience but won't always need to be able to speak fluent English. Au pairs live with host families, looking after the children and perform basic domestic duties such as cleaning. Wages are often low but food and accommodation is usually included.

Global Choices Organise Working Holiday And Internship Programmes In Australia

Oyster Worldwide placements in Australia include Farm work in the Outback, city work in Sydney or be a Conservation volunteer.

BUNAC Any work, anywhere in Australia. Fruit picking, city jobs, or bar work in the outback all possible.

Voluntary Job Opportunities In Australia Include Conservation work, Heritage, Community Service, Health, Welfare, Conservation, Environment, Animal Welfare, Education, Emercency Services, Safety, Human Rights, Social Justice, Sports And Recreation.

Traveltowork Can Assist With Setting Up A Bank Account In Australia Before You Leave Home.

Tax Back Can Assist With Claiming Tax Back If You Have Worked In Australia.

Australia Links

Australia Visa Information: If you intend to visit Australia, on holiday, a business trip, to study, work, volunteer or as an emigrant you should get up to date and accurate information from the official website of the Australian Government Department Of Immigration

Australia Working Holiday Visa Information

International Working Holiday And Temporary Work Visa Chart

For up to date information on visa requirements, you can also check with the Embassy or Consulate of Australia before you travel.

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