Finding work while we travel

Gemma,

your skill set will have a lot to do with it. Always work about if you're prepared to do anything. Caravan parks are always after casuals for cleaning, yard work, reception etc. Very much seasonal. Also dependant on location. Usually a lot more work as you get further north and towards the west.

Without knowing your profession/trades have you thought of registering with the big employment contractors (Skilled for example) before you leave. The ESS mob that run many of the accomodation and catering centres at the mines throughout australia are another. A couple of ideas for you.

Cheers Mick

Where I work, a servo in Fitzroy Crossing, we will generally employ anyone.. it just depends on the time of year, who has quit recently, and how long you can stay for.. We prefer mature people, they are generally more reliable.. not always of course!!

Peak tourist season in the northern areas where tourists flock are usually looking for workers of all types. Eg last year i Kununurra, just about every shop window had workers wanted for all types of positions. Talking to anyone in town, from check out operators, caravan park cleaners, nurses and doctors; they were all living out of there caravans and 'on the road' - some with young children. In NT a lot of CPs had signage up, eg the nice CP near Bitter Springs - Mataranka Cabins and Camping had a sign up wanting a couple as park manangers when we were there a few weeks or so ago. Lots of places do. So long as you are prepared to clean toilets and empty bins, go to a place you like and ask.

Mh

Hi Gemma,

We are a family of 5 travelling oz (have been on the road since November 08) Matt is a mechanic and I am a massage therapist, at first I choose not to work as I was home schooling the kids - we stopped in Shepparton Vic for 3 mths and Matt worked as a Mech, he has also done fruit picking although this doesn't always pay too well and is HARD work.

We are currently in Kununurra WA and we are both working (as we still have site fee's to pay and with 3 kids this can get expensive) Matt is on the tools again and I am working in the caravan park as a cleaner/office assistant - we have put the kids in school here - they adjusted quite well and are enjoying the experience - we will stay here till December then move on to Broome.

There is work out there - it just depends on what you want to do (obviously I could get more money as a massage therapist, however at the moment this situation suits us better).

PS I am 40 this year and Matt is 38!!!

Cheers
Caroline
http://www.travelingoz.webs.com

Hi Gemma
My son and family are travelling around aust at the moment my son got work in darwin for 5 weeks and now at Kunanarra doing farm work.Seems to be plenty of work around. regards Kay

get on facebook

join a group ringers from top end

heaps jobs on there

Hi Gemma,

How about

Willing Workers On Organic Farms ?

Have not tried it myself, but know someone who has, said it was great. You work generally 4 hours per day for 4 days a week for meals and lodging.

Regards, John.

www.workaboutaustralia.com.au