Best job sites for finding work in Australia during a working holiday

| Article updated in December 2024.

Rights and duties of WHV holders in Australia

As you start looking for a work in Australia, keep in mind that:

• WHV holders cannot work for more than 6 months at the same company (with some exceptions).
• You must first apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) when you arrive in Australia before starting any work. Getting a TFN is free and the process is straightforward.
• You will also need to open a bank account in Australia to receive pay.
• All workers in Australia must file a tax return every year. Read more about income taxes and superannuation.

With that said, let’s take a look at some of the websites you can use for your job search.

Assessing the labour market

Formerly known as Labour Market Insights, the Australian government’s Jobs and Skills Australia tool is a way to explore job opportunities in your field in Australia. How many openings are there? How much can you expect to earn? What skills are required?

You can also use this tool to search by region. You’ll find out which fields are recruiting the most, region by region in each Australian state.

Popular job search sites in Australia

Australia government websites:

• Workforce Australia
• Jobs and Skills Australia (formerly Labour Market Insights)
• APS Jobs (Australian public service jobs)
• Western Australia Jobs (only for the State of Western Australia)
• Queensland Jobs (only for the State of Queensland)
• Jobs Tas Gov (only for Tasmania State)
• Northern Territory Government Jobs (only for the State of Northern Territory)
• Government Jobs (only for the State of New South Wales)
• Jobs ACT (only for the State of Australian Capital Territory)
• I work for SA Government (only for the State of South Australia)

General job search websites:

• Seek
• Simply Hired
• Jobsearch
• Gumtree Jobs
• Careerone
• Backpacker Jobs
• Buy Search Sell
• Adzuna
• Indeed
• Jobsjobsjobs
• Jora
• Sidekicker and AirTasker post temp jobs and side gigs (you could be hired for a single job or just a few hours)
• Facebook Marketplace also has some job postings

Industry-specific job search websites:

• Engineering Jobs et Airswift (engineering)
• I need a chef (hospitality)
• Hospoworld and Pinnacle people (hospitality and food service, usually for workers with some experience)
• Retail World (retail)
• WorkPac (construction, mining, natural resources, engineering, HR, finance, administration, etc.)
• Medical Jobs Australia (santé)
• Skilled Medical (health)
• Mining employment service
• Frontline (retail, catering/hospitality, health, education and construction)
• Yellow Pages (to find staffing agencies)
• Backpicker Android app (fruit picking jobs)
For a deep dive into the Australian job market, read our guide on Working in Australia – Opportunities, tips for backpackers and job search advice.