A working holiday in Western Australia offers something for everyone - sun, adventure, friendly people, spectacular festivals, exciting sporting events and the opportunity to experience some of the world’s most unique natural attractions.
To start planning your working holiday, download the Passport to Western Australia (PDF 3.55MB). This handy guide to working your way around WA is packed with useful tips, visa information and key contacts to help you get organised and find a job.
Scroll down to watch the video of Vicki Austen from the south west of England talk about her experiences living and working in Western Australia.
Need an Extra Helping Hand?
Go Workabout can arrange everything you need to get your working holiday off to a grand start in Western Australia. Before you leave home, they can pre-arrange your first job in Western Australia and arrange your Working Holiday Visa, tax file number, mailing service and bank account.
What qualifications do I need?
The tourism industry offers a variety of working opportunities depending on your qualifications. And for those who aren’t qualified to work in tourism, there are numerous training programs you can undertake before applying for jobs in Western Australia.
The Quality Hospitality International website contains information on hospitality training for independent travellers. There are many online courses that can assist you in getting work in the hospitality industry or adding to existing skills.
Living, Working and Travelling in WA
Everything you need to know about Western Australia can be found by visiting the official travel and tourism website, westernaustralia.com.
The Western Australian Government's Go West Now website provides information on living and working in Western Australia and you can browse the latest jobs on offer around the State.
Backpack Western Australia is also a useful tool for independent travellers wanting to find out more about what to see and do in Western Australia.
Vicky Austin is from the south west of England and is now a Junior Sous Chef at the Cable Beach Club Resort in Broome.
Listen to Vicki talk about her experiences living and working in Western Australia.
Moving On?
If you’ve already explored Western Australia and want to see the rest of the country, we'll be sad to see you go, but we wish you the best of luck. For information on working and holidaying around the country visit australia.com.
