{"id":422946,"date":"2025-03-25T13:06:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/?p=422946"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:21:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:21:49","slug":"australia-job-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/australia-job-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Best job sites for finding work in Australia during a working holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-dossier-article__info\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-dossier-article__info-wrap\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whvpvtistes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/workingholiday_pvtistes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Rights and duties of WHV holders in Australia<\/h2>\n<p>As you start looking for work in Australia, keep in mind that: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WHV holders cannot work for more than 6 months at the same company (with some <a href=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/working-holiday-visa-australia-work-more-than-6-months-for-the-same-employer\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">exceptions<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>You must first apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/dossiers\/australian-tax-file-number-tfn\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tax File Number (TFN)<\/a> when you arrive in Australia before starting any work. Getting a TFN is free and the process is straightforward.<\/li>\n<li>You will also need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/open-bank-account-australia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">open a bank account<\/a> in Australia to receive pay.<\/li>\n<li>Working holiday makers in Australia may need to file a tax return, depending on how much they earn. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/dossiers\/taxes-superannuation-australia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">income taxes and superannuation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With that being said, let\u2019s take a look at some helpful websites and tips you can use for your job search. <\/p>\n<h2>Assessing the labour market<\/h2>\n<p>Formerly known as Labour Market Insights, the Australian government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsandskills.gov.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jobs and Skills Australia<\/a> 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?<\/p>\n<p>You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsandskills.gov.au\/work\/employment-region-dashboards-and-profiles\/recruitment-trends-and-employers-needs-profiles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this tool<\/a> to search by region. You\u2019ll find out which fields are recruiting the most, region by region, in each Australian state.<\/p>\n<h2>Popular job search sites in Australia<\/h2>\n<h3>Australia government websites:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/workforceaustralia.gov.au\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Workforce Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsandskills.gov.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jobs and Skills Australia<\/a> (formerly Labour Market Insights)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apsjobs.gov.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">APS Jobs<\/a> (Australian public service jobs)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernaustralia.jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Australia Jobs<\/a> (only for the State of Western Australia)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartjobs.qld.gov.au\/jobtools\/jncustomsearch.jobsearch?in_organid=14904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queensland Jobs<\/a> (only for the State of Queensland)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobs.tas.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs Tas Gov<\/a> (only for the State of Tasmania)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/employ\/work-for-government\/find-a-job\/northern-territory-government-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Territory Government Jobs<\/a> (only for the Northern Territory)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iworkfor.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government Jobs<\/a> (only for the State of New South Wales)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobs.act.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs ACT<\/a> (only for the Australian Capital Territory)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iworkfor.sa.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I work for SA Government<\/a> (only for the State of South Australia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>General job search websites:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seek<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhired.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simply Hired<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsearch.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jobsearch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gumtree.com\/jobs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gumtree Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerone.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Careerone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerjobboard.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backpacker Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buysearchsell.com.au\/all-locations\/jobs\/find-job\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Search Sell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adzuna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/au.indeed.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indeed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsjobsjobs.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jobsjobsjobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/au.jora.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jora<\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sidekicker.com\/au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sidekicker<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AirTasker<\/a> post temp jobs and side gigs (you could be hired for a single job or just a few hours)\n<li>Facebook Marketplace also has some job postings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Industry-specific job search websites:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineeringjobs.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engineering Jobs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airswift.com\/candidates\/engineering-jobs-australia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Airswift<\/a> (engineering)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ineedachef.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">I need a chef<\/a> (hospitality)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hospoworld.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hospoworld<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinnaclepeople.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pinnacle people<\/a> (hospitality and food service, usually for workers with some experience)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.retailworldresourcing.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Retail World<\/a> (retail)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workpac.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WorkPac<\/a> (construction, mining, natural resources, engineering, HR, finance, administration, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaljobsaustralia.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Jobs Australia<\/a> (medical)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skilledmedical.com\/job-board\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Skilled Medical<\/a> (health)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miningemployment.com.au\/jobs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mining employment service<\/a> (mining) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontlinerecruitmentgroup.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Frontline<\/a> (retail, catering\/hospitality, health, education and construction)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowpages.com.au\/search\/listings?clue=placement+agency&amp;locationClue=sydney&amp;selectedViewMode=LIST&amp;emsLocationId=\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yellow Pages<\/a> (to search different industries)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/m.apkpure.com\/fr\/backpicker\/com.BackPickerAustralia\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backpicker<\/a> app (fruit picking jobs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recruitment agency websites:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roberthalf.com\/au\/en\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robert Half<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hays.com.au\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hays<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.randstad.com.au\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Randstad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adecco.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adecco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelpage.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/au.hudson.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chandlermacleod.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chandler Macleod<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-dossier-article__info\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-dossier-article__info-wrap\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor more information on the Australian job market, read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/dossiers\/working-in-australia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Working in Australia \u2013 Opportunities, tips for backpackers and job search advice<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rights and duties of WHV holders in Australia As you start looking for 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. 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