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Trusted since 2010 — Across Australia

Backpacker Job Board

Helping working holiday makers find work since 2010 - your trusted source for work and travel Down Under.

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Built on a Decade
Working Adventures

From a simple idea to Australia's most trusted backpacker job platform - here's how we got here.

Founded in 2010

Matthew Heyes built the original Backpacker Job Board while living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Expanded Across States

Grew from the east coast to nationwide listings, partnering with hospitality and agriculture businesses in every state and territory.

Helped 500,000+ Backpackers

A massive milestone - as the largest job site dedicated to travellers looking for work.

Launched Working Holiday Tools

At Backpacker Job Board, you'll also find helpful tools like our Postcode Checker, Harvest Guide and 88 Days Calculator.

New Jobs Every Day

Every day new jobs are listed on Backpacker Job Board — from hospitality and office work, to farm jobs and harvest work. We're proud to be the original, largest and official job site for backpackers.

Browse by Category

From seasonal farm work to hospitality jobs in the city. Find the role that fits your adventure.

Hospitality Jobs
Farm Job
Tourism Jobs
Retail Jobs
Construction Jobs
Childcare Jobs
IT Jobs
Ocean Jobs
Promo Jobs
Healthcare Job

Explore Locations

From tropical coastlines to bustling cities — Australia has a job and a vibe for every kind of backpacker.

Sydney
New South Wales
Melbourne
Victoria
Gold Coast
Queensland
Cairns
Queensland

Press & Media

See what Australia's top publications are saying about Backpacker Job Board.

Daily Mirror
November 2025

British backpackers head to Australia in record breaking numbers to escape UK

Australia is handing out record numbers of visas to young backpackers and Brits are snapping up the most, with nearly 80,000 young British nationals heading Down Under

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The Sydney Morning Herald
November 2025

Backpacker boom: Brits lead surge in working holiday visas

Australia is issuing a record number of working holiday visas, with UK backpackers taking advantage of Morrison-era rule changes.

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Australian Leisure Management
November 2025

Backpacker Job Board founder reveals record backpacker arrivals for Australia

Matthew Heyes, founder of Backpacker Job Board, has advised Australia is on track to break Working Holiday Maker visa records.

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