Living and Working in Austria

German is spoken as a first language by the Austrian population. English is the leading second language in the educational system and is, understood widely and spoken by most people working in tourism-related jobs.

Austria offers many jobs in it’s winter and summer tourist industries. Ski Resorts In Austria include Montafon, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Zell-am-See, Kaprun, Carinthia, Mayrhofen, Bad Gastein, Ischgl, Arlberg, Otztal, Solden, Kitzbuhel and Schladming.

Several British and European camping companies operate throughout Austria and jobs can be found in the summer working in campsites.

In the summer season, fruit is grown along the banks of the Danube river. Grapes are picked in the Autumn in the Wachau and Burgenland areas.

Jobs Teaching English are offered, particularly during the summer where there are many positions offered in Summer Camps teaching children.

Au Pairs usually need some childcare experience but won’t always need to be able to speak fluent German. 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.

Voluntary Job Opportunities In Austria include caring for the elderly or disabled and conservation work.

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

Austria Visa Information: If you intend to visit Austria, 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 Austrian Foreign Ministry.