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Who does not dream of seeing the world? Travel is an amazing opportunity to learn new things, expand your outlook, and have plenty of fun in the process. Most people have to wait for their annual vacation, and some even postpone their extended dream trips until retirement, but what if you do not want to wait that long? 

Of course, things are rather simple if you are already a digital nomad and know how to be productive on the road, but what if you just want to escape a cold winter in your home country and go see the magical land of Down Under where seasons and plenty of other habitual things are reversed? If that’s your case, keep reading because we are about to list top seasonal jobs in Australia that do not require much prior experience but still offer a chance to work and travel in this unique country. 

Hotel and Hospitality Niche 

The hotel business is an obvious start for any determined traveller because most venues hire additional staff before the start of a new tourist season. Here, the opportunities may vary from reception desks to room cleaning, along with plenty of other options in the kitchen, security, and other departments. The more previous experience you have, the higher the odds of landing a high-paid job. The chances of working at the reception are also boosted by your knowledge of foreign languages, of course. In any case, the hotel industry generally offers shift jobs that should give you enough time to explore Australia during your off-duty hours. 

Bars and Restaurants

The food industry is another niche that generally needs additional staff during a tourist season. The work choices here are plenty — from baristas, waiters, and cooks to cleaners and dishwashers. While the latter may not be dream jobs for some, the upside is that these openings are easy to land, and they also offer enough spare time when you’re not on shift. Once again, foreign language knowledge is a plus when aiming for waiter and bartender openings because, clearly, not every tourist who comes to Australia is a native English speaker.

Organic Farming & Fruit Picking

Another example of a zero-experience seasonal job is fruit picking and organic farming. You may not have imagined Australia as a major agricultural hub, but plenty of extra hands are required in Western Australia and Northern territories during harvest season. Organic farming is a vaster and less season-dependent job opportunity for anyone willing to try it. Here, you can give a hand with plenty of day-to-day activities on a farm that, by the way, generally offers accommodation for seasonal workers, too. The only downside — you may find yourself a bit far from civilization and major sites, but the experience may still be well worth it. Besides, there are plenty of openings in different countries, regularly updated on the initiative’s official website. 

Retail Job Opportunities

Another not-so-seasonal offer in Australia is the retail industry. You can find shop assistant jobs in small and large venues alike. Prior experience for more responsible jobs like sales assistant is a nice bonus, but not obligatory. Like most food and hospitality workers, you will be able to work in shifts, and you will have a lot of time to explore life in the city you’re visiting. That surely is going to be fun! 

Casual Labour

Another job sector that does not rely on tourists coming and going is casual manual labour. There are plenty of job opportunities in this segment that do not require any particular skills and have quite a lot of openings all-year-around. Street cleaning, maintenance and repair, unskilled construction and mining jobs — the choices are numerous. Sure, this is not the easiest option on this list, but it’s a valid opportunity to start exploring Australia and everything it has to offer. And it is less season-dependent than most other openings.

Housekeeping & Dog Walking 

Housekeeping positions are available all year around, too, and plenty of working Australians also look for people who would walk their dogs. In the Down Under, this is a rather widespread job opportunity that does not call for any special skills — you don’t have to be a certified dog instructor to do that. Speaking of animals, Australia has very diverse fauna and plenty of animal parks and shelters where help is required. The latter are usually volunteer jobs, though, so animal volunteering might not be the best choice for someone who wants to make a living while travelling. But it is certainly a great chance to do something good with your life and make a lot of new friends while doing something you love. 

Camping & Tour Guides 

Did you know that Australia has over 2000 camping and caravan parks scattered all over the continent? Now that you do, you may consider a job in one of those many parks. Plenty of help is required, particularly during tourist season. From groundskeeping and visitor management to maintenance and administrative jobs — the opportunities are more numerous than one may think. And after you’ve spent enough time on the ground and familiarized yourself with the surroundings, you can also take newcomers on sightseeing tours. All in all, this is a great combo of work and pleasure for those who love hiking and camping. 

Event Management

Major Australian cities host a lot of events all-year-around, so if you have experience in event management, you can always offer event holders a hand. And help is often needed here, especially in Melbourne, well-known for its multiple gatherings, including its world-known Spring Racing Carnival and less famous Wine & Food Festival. But do not think that your event-holding choices end in Melbourne — Australia is not the most densely-populated continent, but Aussies do know how to have fun. And obviously, major events like annual horse racing attract thousands of visitors, who, in turn, need to be welcomed and accommodated. 

Deckhand & Qualified Seawork

Starboard-bow ahoy! If you know what that means, sea jobs are totally for you. But jokes aside, you do not really need to be an expert mariner to qualify for sea jobs. Deckhand help, without any prior sailing experience, is often required, and you can always pick up skills on the go. If you already have experience with sea jobs, tourist season generally has increased demand for diving and paddle instructors, boat crews, and lifeguards back on land. For many, such openings are ideal because they offer a lot of time in the open air and a chance to enjoy every second of your duty hours. 

This, of course, is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to work opportunities in Australia. Besides short-term jobs, there are more advanced work opportunities for qualified staff and visa programs to extend your stay in Australia if you’ve come to love this country. To explore them, you can always contact a recruiter for an available job or monitor the job postings yourself. All in all, Australia is pretty much like other developed countries — the better your skill set, the more chances you have of getting a job that pays well and leaves you enough time to explore major tourist sites.