Backpacker Job Board
Backpacker Job Board | |
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URL | https://www.backpackerjobboard.com.au/ |
Type of site | Employment website, Online marketplace, Job Search |
Available language(s) | English language |
Owner | {{{owner}}} |
Created by | {{{author}}} |
Contents
History
Backpacker Job Board is an employment website for working holiday makers. The site helps connect backpackers and employers in a wide range of industries from agriculture, construction, hospitality, to sales and marketing. Furthermore, the site also benefits small businesses, hobby farms and busy families through cultural help exchange opportunities, au-pair jobs and voluntary positions.
Backpacker Job Board is a partner presence in the wider backpacker industry; often known as the Adventure Travel or Adventure Tourism sector.
Founded in 2010, Backpacker Job Board was built by its founder, Matthew Heyes, while he was travelling across Australia. The site is now owned and operated by Five Bees Media with its headquarters located in Melbourne.
Jobs available through Backpacker Job Board
Job Type | Sub Categories |
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Au-Pair Jobs | Cleaning Jobs |
Bar Jobs | All-rounder Jobs, Barista Jobs, Hospitality Jobs, Outback Jobs, Casino Jobs |
Bushfire Recovery Jobs | |
Events & Promotions Jobs | Fundraising Jobs, Customer Service Jobs, Brand Ambassador Jobs, Student Jobs |
Farm Work Jobs | Horse Riding Jobs, Outback Jobs, Solar Farm Jobs, Station Jobs, Grain Harvest Jobs |
Fruit Picking Jobs | |
Hair & Beauty Jobs | Barber Jobs |
Healthcare Jobs | |
Help Exchange | Island Jobs, Campervan Relocations |
Hotel & Hostel Jobs | Chef Jobs, Ski Season Jobs |
IT / Technology Jobs | Travel Agent Jobs |
Labourer Jobs | Construction Jobs, Traffic Control Jobs, Solar Farm Jobs, Mining Jobs |
Office Jobs | |
Restaurants & Cafe Jobs | |
Sales Jobs | |
Sports Jobs | Tour Guide Jobs |
Volunteer Jobs | |
Second Year Visa Jobs |
New Zealand
In 2019, a New Zealand targeted sister website (backpackerjobboard.co.nz) was launched to help working holiday makers find work while backpacking in New Zealand.
Australia Bushfires 2019
In response to the 2019/20 Australian bushfire crisis, Backpacker Job Board offered support to those towns affected. The site launched a new disaster relief service allowing impacted communities find volunteer workers to help with the rebuild effort. Fees for the use of this service were waived allowing community groups to recruit staff for free.
References
- ↑ "Backpacker Job Board" (in en-AU). https://www.betterteam.com/au/backpacker-job-board.
- ↑ Louise, Jodie (2014-08-14). "Five Alternative Jobs in Australia with the Backpacker Job Board" (in en-GB). https://thelittlebackpacker.com/2014/08/14/five-alternative-jobs-in-australia-with-the-backpacker-job-board/.
- ↑ "Press Release: Backpacker Job Board helps bushfire hit communities find much-needed workers" (in en). https://prwire.com.au/pr/88491/backpacker-job-board-helps-bushfire-hit-communities-find-much-needed-workers.
- ↑ "Backpacker Job Board" (in en-AU). https://www.betterteam.com/au/backpacker-job-board.
External Links
- Backpacker Job Board Official Website
- Backpacker Job Board Blog
- Backpacker Job Board on Facebook
- Backpacker Job Board on LinkedIn
- Backpacker Job Board on Twitter
- Backpacker Job Board on Instagram
- Backpacker Job Board on Crunchbase