Working holidays and visas in Queensland Australia

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To work or not to work... that is the question.

A great way to really experience Queensland, and to keep the hip-pocket full, is on a working holiday.

Recent changes to Australia's Working Holiday Scheme mean that by spending a total of just 3 months doing harvesting work you can get a second one-year visa.
What you need to work

If you want to work in Queensland (or anywhere else in the country) you'll need a Working Holiday Visa from the Australian Immigration Department. Apply online or by lodging an application at a visa office in your country before you depart.

You'll also need a Tax File Number (apply online at www.ato.gov.au or call the Australian Tax Office on +61 2 6216 1111) and a bank account. You can still work without a Tax File Number, but they're free and if you don't have one you'll be taxed at a rate that really hurts!

Gold Coast and Hinterland

Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay

Build up a tan that will make everyone at home jealous while you earn money picking crops in Bundaberg or Childers. Hostels even offer weekend getaways to the nearby World Heritage listed Fraser Island for some rest and relaxation.…this URL to go to Forde agency

Whitsundays & Airlie Beach

Information on working on the Whitsundays - need new work oriented images - Anna to provide Dan with images to be cut up…this URL to go to Forde agency

Brisbane

Take up a hospitality position in the state’s capital and revel in the nightlife in ‘the Valley’ on your nights off. Perhaps something quieter? Extend your visa in the fields or at the meat-works in Toowoomba, Queensland’s Garden City, only 90 minutes from Brisbane.…this URL to go to Forde agency

Capricorn Region

Information on working in the Capricorn Region - need new work oriented images - Anna to provide Dan with images to be cut up…this URL to go to Forde agency

Townsville & Magnetic Is.

Information on working on Brisbane - need new work oriented images - Anna to provide Dan with images to be cut up…this URL to go to Forde agency

Noosa and Sunshine Coast

Information on working at Noosa - need new work oriented images - Anna to provide Dan with images to be cut up…this URL to go to Forde agency

The Outback

Learn to love a sunburnt country in the true heart of Australia. There’s fun to be had, large amounts of money to be made and 2nd year visas to be granted by working in the mines so don your hard hat and get out there. If you’re out there in August check out the Mt Isa rodeo for a rollicking good time.…this URL to go to Forde agency

Cairns and Tropical North

There are plenty of job opportunities in the bustling city of Cairns or make your way south to the banana plantations of Tully and Innisfail. Harvest during the week and reward yourself with some white-water rafting on the Tully river on the weekend. Go on, go bananas!…this URL to go to Forde agency

Looking for work?

Backpacking Queensland has partnered up with Forde Recruitment Agency to provide you some of the best jobs available to travellers.

Forde Recruitment - work in Queensland

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Backpacking Queensland