What to Pack for Work and Travel Adventures in the Outback Heading off on a work and travel adventure in the Australian Outback? Whether you’re picking fruit in the tropics, mustering cattle in the red centre, or serving beers at a remote roadhouse, packing right can...
Budgeting on the Road
Budgeting on the Road: Making Your Money Stretch Between Jobs Life on the road is full of adventure — new places, new faces, and plenty of opportunities to work and explore this amazing country. But between jobs, it can get a little tight on the wallet. Whether you're...
Why Hiring Travellers Can Help You Solve Labour Shortages
If you run a business in regional Australia, you know all too well the struggle of finding reliable staff—especially during busy seasons. But have you thought about looking beyond your local area? Hiring travellers isn’t just a stop-gap solution—it can bring real,...
How to Write a Resume That Lands You a Job on the Road
If you’re planning to travel Australia (or anywhere!) and work along the way, your resume becomes more than just a document — it becomes your ticket to keep moving. Whether you’re picking fruit, helping on a station, pouring beers at a country pub, or working in...
How to Attract Reliable Seasonal Workers to Your Regional Business
How to Attract Reliable Seasonal Workers to Your Regional Business Finding seasonal staff in regional areas can be challenging — but with the right approach, you can attract dependable workers who return season after season. Whether you run a farm, a holiday park, a...
Top 10 Seasonal Jobs You Can Do While Traveling Around Australia
Australia is a vast and vibrant country that attracts thousands of travellers every year — not just for the sights, but for the chance to fund their adventures along the way. Whether you’re chasing the sun, following the harvest trail, or simply exploring life off the...
Take Control of Your Recruitment!
Take Control of Your Recruitment! The process of recruiting short term staff can be a daunting one, but giving total control to a traditional recruitment agency can also be an expensive process. At Workabout Australia we endeavour to make the recruitment process as...
Other Useful Tickets
Other Useful Tickets If you’re not looking for work in the hospitality, harvest or caravan park industries, there are still a number of qualifications, checks and tickets that you can get as an extra ‘feather in your cap’. Working with Children Check If you are...
Wanting to Work in Hospitality?
The hospitality and tourism industries are often popular areas for travellers to find work. If you are looking to work in a bar or registered club, you will need: RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) – this is the foundation needed to serve alcohol RCG (Responsible...
Useful Tickets and Licences for Harvesting Jobs
One of the most ‘traditional’ forms of short term work is harvesting. Opportunities come up all over the country as different crops are harvested in different regions at various times through the year…making it a versatile industry to work in! If you are interested in...