Working & Volunteering

Australia is one of the most popular countries for backpackers and gap-year travellers in the world, and there are stacks of voluntary opportunities, not to mention working holidays for you to enjoy. There are hundreds of community and conservation programmes to get involved in, from working with animals in wildlife parks, to protecting the natural environment.

Other options include teaching children, working with horses, tractor driving, veterinary work, building and more - it really depends on your skills and what you want to do with your time.

You could learn to work on an Australian outback farm and become a real life cowboy, or join up with BUNAC, who will take you under their wing, help you find a job and let you travel all over Australia.

The opportunities really are endless, and those looking for paid work could end up grape picking in the Barossa Valley, waiting tables in one of Sydney’s many lively cafes, or even working in an office.

If you’re interested in the environment there are also plenty of Australian eco-holidays available where you can help protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint so you can enjoy your holiday in Australia guilt-free.

Take a look at our very own guide to taking a working holiday in Australia, whether you’re a student on a Gap Year or you just need a bit of time out, our guide is crammed full of useful info, tips and advice to get you started.

Useful links

• Realgap.co.uk
• BUNAC
• Seaonsal Work in Australia
• Gap Year for Grown-ups
• Go Workabout
• Oyster Gap Year