I'm unsubscribing as I'm no longer travelling or in need of your services. However, you guys found the perfect job for my best friend, Bex, and I last January in a little town called Morawa. We...

I'm unsubscribing as I'm no longer travelling or in need of your services.

However, you guys found the perfect job for my best friend, Bex, and I last January in a little town called Morawa. We stayed there for three months and fitted in perfectly with the small community and felt like one of the family. I would recommend the experience to anyone, and a special thanks to our boss, Vaughan!

Our time in Morawa was without a doubt, the highlight of our year away and we both have very fond memories of our time there. Thank you to the Job Shop team for finding us this little jem and for finding it so quickly for us :)

Rebecca Warren

I had a great experience using The Job Shop in Northbridge. As soon as I gave them my details and CV they gave me all the information I needed, helped me get the Australian qualifications I needed...

I had a great experience using The Job Shop in Northbridge. As soon as I gave them my details and CV they gave me all the information I needed, helped me get the Australian qualifications I needed (RSA) and got me a great job in a roadhouse all within 10 days.

I didnt even know what a roadhouse was, not being from the country, so when I saw it was a petrol station I was a bit dubious, however I had a great time working there.

The staff were so friendly, the pay was great, accommodation cheap and meals when working. I was able to save enough money in 4 months to fund me for the rest of the year.

I would definitley recommend The Job Shop for their awesome service and for anyone into hospitality...working in a roadhouse is a great way to live, work and save money.

Paul Bradley

Hi, My name is Chloe and I've recently just been given the opportunity to work in rural WA and couldn't be more delighted! I just want to say thank you so much to the Job Shop because the help i...

Hi,

My name is Chloe and I've recently just been given the opportunity to work in rural WA and couldn't be more delighted! I just want to say thank you so much to the Job Shop because the help i received was amazing!

I especially want to extend my sincerest thanks to Beck, your a real star! You always called to touch base and reassure me that things were progressing and for a service you provide for free i felt truly valued and cared about!

If anyone is looking for a job I would seriously recommend using these guys, they're fantastic!

Thanks again,

Chloe, Ireland

" Only long term need to apply, no backpackers, no girls..." The ads can be somewhat discouraging! All I wanted was to become a jillaroo, but after a few calls, even sorting wool seemed to be out...

" Only long term need to apply, no backpackers, no girls..." The ads can be somewhat discouraging! All I wanted was to become a jillaroo, but after a few calls, even sorting wool seemed to be out of reach, without having much experience really. So I dropped in at The Job Shop and a week later I got a call. It wasn't a cattle station, but an offer for the next best thing: I was going to drive massive tractors and mark lambs.

Off I went, 60 kms from the nearest shop, 90 kms from the nearest medical post. Just me and the farmer. Far out. A bit weird at first, but luckily we got on really well. Work and life was anything but dull, mostly great, but not for the faint hearted. There is just no comparison with farms, or just general living, in Europe. The scale is vast, and so is life. When you live out there, you need to be self-sufficient, have your own water well, fire truck, gas station, etc. Chucking piles of wood in the front loader's bucket to keep the pot belly stove going at night, frying the sausages on it as we ran out of gas during the weekend.

Getting out of the airseeder at 8pm, pitch dark, in the middle of the paddock, having no clue as to where the ute might be, getting lost after finding the ute, shooting a kangaroo and cutting it up for the dogs, joining the local field hockey team, chasing lambs, getting kicked when trying to put them in the cradle for marking, giving them shots (luckily no mulesing), being flown out by the flying doctors because of an appendicitis, sheep having seizures and dying, dragging those dead sheep out of the shed, putting them on the ute and driving them to the tip, sick animals or dogs who ate wild dog bate who need to be put down, helping a ewe give birth to twins, training the guardian dogs, run a 10k round around the farm, not being stressed about having to go places and meet people... A list of extremes and extreme experiences. I am absolutely gigantically happy that I got this job, instead of cleaning, nannying and cooking, your typical girls farm job!

Lore Schoonjans

Belgium

Back in 2009 I came to Perth on my working holiday visa. Determined to stay in the city, I went through a number of part time jobs just managing to make enough money to get by. After 3 months I...

Back in 2009 I came to Perth on my working holiday visa. Determined to stay in the city, I went through a number of part time jobs just managing to make enough money to get by. After 3 months I reluctantly decided it was time to go out bush and get a job on a farm. Within a day or so the job was arranged through Sky and before I knew it I was heading out of the lights into the unknown. Driving 350k east and about 25ks outside a small town called Kulin I was wondering to myself what did I get myself into this time!!

But after a few days in my new surroundings I was delighted to be in the countryside. I spent 3 months out there for seeding. For the first 2 months however it didnt rain so time was spent maintaining and fixing farm equipment. The farm workshop had almost every tool available and I learned many new mechanical skills. There was also a CAT 12G grader which I learned to operate and worked on which came in very useful later... and 7000 sheep to ensure every day was a busy day.

Working on the farm was a great experience, was great to be out in the wonderful Australia countryside and being able to get up close to the Australia wildlife like the Kangeroos, lizards, spiders and eagles. The farm machines (monster machines) are second to none and were a delight to drive. At times it felt like I should be paying the farmer not the other way around! But the job payed well and theres plenty of hrs to work/and plenty of work to do. And at weekends it was great to get to meet all the other workers in the area on a Fri/Sat nite in the local town tavern.. aswel as some of the local characters!

Since then I've worked on 3 differernt farms around WA all thanks to the JobShop.. 2 seeding and 2 harvests. This gave me the perfect way to see more of the WA countryside including Esperance and Wave Rock whilst working at a great job and saving lots of money. Workin in the countryside is like a holiday in itself gettin away from the cities for a while, its like a different world out here with the enourmous spaces, different landscape, beautiful skies,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I would recommend it to all!!

Gareth Boylan

  When we first started looking for a job, we weren't even in Perth yet, and we were extremely lucky to have found the Job Shop! Within 3 days we had filled out the application, been invited...

When we first started looking for a job, we weren't even in Perth yet, and we were extremely lucky to have found the Job Shop! Within 3 days we had filled out the application, been invited for a personal interview with the very friendly Job Shop staff and got a call from an employer to come in for a chat about a job.

On the 4th day we were able to start working. It was the best and easiest way ever to find a job.

We have never gotten a job that fast, the services of the Job Shop were really great! We can only recommend the Job Shop to every backpacker out there, who is trying to find a job quickly and knows how hard it can sometimes be! Thanks again to the Job Shop for their efforts, which helped us a great deal to continue our Aussie adventure :-)


Kind regards,

Sina Scheckenbach

Remote is what you make of it! If you're visiting The Job Shop, you won't just get a job - you'll get the experience of your life. I've been here in Australia for 18 months now and the Job Shop...

Remote is what you make of it!

If you're visiting The Job Shop, you won't just get a job - you'll get the experience of your life. I've been here in Australia for 18 months now and the Job Shop Girls have found me three great work experiences. That makes The Job Shop part of my journey called life!

After my first 2 months in Australia and a roadtrip from Melbourne back to Perth, I had $100 left in my bank account. Oooops. Time to get a job - STAT! But going back to my actual occupation as Graphic Designer wasn't my first choice - I wanted something different, something I've never done before. The truly Australian working experience!

I was told about The Job Shop from an Italian backpacker I had met in Ceduna, so I visited the website and there it was. My dream job. Cooking and Housekeeping for 8 workers during seeding season. An unique possibility to combine my two passions: Cooking and countryside. Within 6 hours I had the job - and the best time of my life.

Running with kangaroos and emus in the morning, exploring the 23000 hectar farm land, preparing 16 sandwiches, 2kg meat, 3kg vegetables and at least 2 cakes a day, plus 8 happy workers who were looking forward to their lunch packs: Even after 8 years in advertising I've never had such a rewarding job!I made good friends up here and life was never boring on this farm. It was more being part of a big family - and even after a year I'm always welcome here.

My second job brought me to a busy roadhouse, 90km south of Perth. From burger flipping to bird feeding, I worked good hours and saved enough money for my next Australian adventure. It's been good fun, something completely different and... so Australian! You meet lovely, funny and weird people everyday and I can't think of one day I haven't had a good laugh with my co-workers.

Job number 3 was my personal highlight so far: kitchenhand and housekeeper on a remote cattle station, which is also hosting the world's largest telescope. The next town, Geraldton, was 360 km away, 200 km of which was gravel road. 5000 cattle for mustering and 40 scientist and engineers to cater for - and all that in a remote setting, where the next neighbour is 50km away. Needless to say, that I was pretty busy. And absolutely delighted! The sunrise in the Outback always compensated for getting up at 4.30 am and talking to the managers and to hear how they handle their life in the middle of nowhere was just amazing. I also had the chance to visit the actual site to have a look at the 36 radio dishes, which are part of a project to unlock the mysteries of the beginning of our galaxy - the Big Bang!

I don't think I woud have ever had the chance to experience something like this without the help and support of The Job Shop. I've worked with and for amazing people, made new friends and saw places and things I've never dreamed of. So if you want to see and experience the real Australia: Go remote. The further, the better. The Job Shop will take you there!

Kim-Saskia Risser,  Aged 29

"So i arrived in Perth and after a couple of days went into the Jobshop to look for work as id put a few CVs out but heard nothing back.I was in need of an income. Within 2 days i got a call saying...

"So i arrived in Perth and after a couple of days went into the Jobshop to look for work as id put a few CVs out but heard nothing back.I was in need of an income. Within 2 days i got a call saying they had sent my CV to a job that suited my background in Hospitality and i heard back the day later. Ive been here 2 months now and the job is perfect,exactly what ive done before on a great island that i wouldnt have found!Thanks guys"

Tom Peberday 25yo

The first job I got through the Job Shop was as a radio headset seller at the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Melbourne. It was a great way to make a bit of money while checking out the event....

The first job I got through the Job Shop was as a radio headset seller at the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Melbourne. It was a great way to make a bit of money while checking out the event. Then I was offered a position at a country pub in Southwest WA and spent three months working as a barmaid/kitchenhand. I was able to save about $5000 because all I did was work and my meals and accommodation were provided for free.

With the money I saved at the pub, I went to Japan for 2 weeks and then back to Australia where I visited Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmania.

When I ran out of money, I went back to the Job Shop and they sent me to another great country pub where I'm currently working and saving for my trip to south-east Asia and New Zealand.

I like working in remote locations because it helps me to save as much money as possible and in the outback I can't go out for coffee, shopping sprees, clubbing, or just going places.

The Job Shop has been great I always recommend you guys to everyone!

Cheers
Johanna Hammarqvist 23 yo from Sweden

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When I went to the Job Shop to find work for my second year visa, I didn't think it through too much to be honest. All I wanted was to work for my second year, since my visa was going to run out...

When I went to the Job Shop to find work for my second year visa, I didn't think it through too much to be honest. All I wanted was to work for my second year, since my visa was going to run out within 92 days!

I was delighted that they got me a job within a day. Off to the farm she goes!

All I knew was that I was going to a farm in the middle of nowhere where it was just me and a farmer. In the bus I got a bit nervous! But excited as well that I was finally doing something useful afters spending my last weeks just on party and goon in Perth.

Coming there the farmer was super nice! I got my own, as the Aussies say it, Donger, a sort of caravan, with all the facilities.

Knowing that I used to be a hairdresser my boss knew that I was as new as anything to the farmwork! But that didn't mean that he treated me like I was stupid. Mentality I was: if u don't try, you'll never learn! So off I went driving tractors, discing machines, chasing cows, u name it!

I could recommend it to absolutely everyone. It is a great experience, and you will do more than u think u were capable of! My visa was granted 2 days before my first was going to run out, so couldn't be more happy!

Trust me, if I can do it, and enjoy it, everyone can!

Brigit de Hass, 24, Dutch

I arrived in Perth with a hostel booked for three nights. I didn't know anyone there and I didn't have much of a plan, other than to find a job and a place to stay. I dropped by the Job Shop on my...

I arrived in Perth with a hostel booked for three nights. I didn't know anyone there and I didn't have much of a plan, other than to find a job and a place to stay.

I dropped by the Job Shop on my second day in the city and they were efficient and friendly, and hooked me up with direct contact to a country pub owner. In a matter of days, I was on a bus headed four hours northeast of Perth to a tiny town called Coorow.

I had no clue what to expect, but decided that I'd be able to handle whatever came my way. That was the best mindset I could have, because the experience was like none I'd ever had. But it was also one of the best I've ever had!
The work was simple, a rotation of housekeeping, working in the kitchen, and working the bar, and I was able to save $6000 in two month and a half months.

If you get satisfaction from knowing your hard work is appreciated, this is the place to be. The locals absolutely make the place what it is. They are a tight knit community, but are also graciously welcoming. During my time there I was taken on a tour of a nearby rock quarry, I got to try my hand at sheep shearing, and was taken shooting on a couple of occasions. I also went quad biking, dunebuggying, and dirt biking for the first times in my life.

I had never experienced the country life, but I fell in love with it over the course of my time in that little town. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone looking to round out the typical Australian backpacking trip. This is a stop not to be missed or overlooked!

Maria Le Ross

The Hidden Gems of Outback Australia... Before arriving in Australia, I decided that I wanted my adventure to unfold in the West. I wasn't sure how or where exactly but after a few weeks exploring...

The Hidden Gems of Outback Australia...

Before arriving in Australia, I decided that I wanted my adventure to unfold in the West. I wasn't sure how or where exactly but after a few weeks exploring Sydney and Melbourne, I caught a flight to Perth. Within a few days, I discovered The Job Shop's website and was on my way up the West coast to start work on a remote cattle station. My job was to cook for the musterers and maintain the household. Life in regional Australia is simple, you do your work and great money but it's in your free time that the real rewards happen...

On the station, we got to meet incredible people. We sat around every evening after dinner and shared stories. And when the sun goes down and the generator goes off, it becomes clear just how far away from everything you really are - I've never seen stars in the night sky like it in my life! At the end of our time there, we were flown across to Coral Bay to slowly immerse ourselves into civilisation again.

I returned to Perth for a while but I kept a close eye on The Job Shop's website for outback opportunities. With the help of Sky and the team, I got my second work placement in Point Samson as a receptionist/housekeeper. I spent four excellent months there, working, soaking up the sea breeze and meeting fantastic people. When you explore the smaller towns and off-the-beaten-track places, in my opinion that's when you discover the real gems of a country.

People have more time to get to know you and life is slowed down to a pace I could really get used to!
With The Job Shop, I had the chance to work in two unique locations, make and save plenty of money for onward travels and create the best Australian adventure.

I'd like to say a special thanks to Sky at The Job Shop for all of her time and dedication - your advice and emails were so helpful!
I'm returning to Australia later this year and I'm already looking forward to having a look on your website when I get there!

Joanne McGeady, Ireland

Hi all my name's Sinead, I'm a 21 year old Backpacker from Ireland currently living and working in Northam thanks to the Jobshop in Perth. Life as a backpacker is so hard especially if you are...

Hi all my name's Sinead, I'm a 21 year old Backpacker from Ireland currently living and working in Northam thanks to the Jobshop in Perth. Life as a backpacker is so hard especially if you are travelling on your own with very little money. It's not easy to land on your feet straight awayand a get a job that you will enjoy but thanks to the Job shop in Perth they have made my journey so much easier and worth remembering.

I'm working in one of the best Pubs there is in Northam, doing bar work as well as Kitchen work. I found out about the Jobshop through a friend so I called into their office situated on William's Street in Northbridge on a Monday, signed up with them and had a job offer by Wednesday.

I was over the moon at how fast and helpful the guys at the Jobshop were. At the time I was living in Perth for 2 months, jobless and down to my last pennies so I was delighted at how fast they contacted me. When I heard what kind of job it was and where it was I was quite unsure as I thought I was more of a city girl than a country girl. I was so nervous about leaving all my friends in Perth and moving to Northam which is an hour and a half east but excited about my new journey. When I arrived to Northam I honestly thought after my first day I would leave within a week but gosh I was so wrong I'm still here almost 6months later.

I thought I would never last in the outback but to be honest I love it. Through my time I have spent here I have met so many people that will be friends for a lifetime. The advantages of working in an outback pub is that you get to meet the real Ozzy's , save a lot of money which I did and as the town is quieter than most others you can save so much.

After 2 months of working in Northam, I was able to buy myself a car and an iphone that I had wanted for so long. The pub I work in is located in the town centre so I have all my necessities around me like Coles, Eagle Boys, Chemist, Video Store etc..I have got the opportunity to meet new backpackers as well as make friends with Australians.

I can honestly say I love my job, it's Fun, The hours are good, The pay is good, My boss is easy to work for and most of all the place has given me some of the most memories yet in Australia.

I would just like to say a BIG thank you Sarah and everyone at the Job shop for giving me this opportunity of having a good job that pays well and some of the best times of my life. I am so glad now I took your advise Sarah as you knew how nervous I was about leaving the big city but you were right, iv 100% enjoyed myself and had the experience of a life time.

I know a lot of people out there are too scared to take the jump and move to the outback but after my experience I'm telling you it's worth it especially if you are out to make and save money, if you want to meet new people honestly give it a go. The only things I would advise you on if your moving away from the city is to have a car cause there is not much to do on your days off unless your like me, got a car and drive to Perth to either party or shop. Also DO NOT be nervous, the Australians in the outback are so friendly and make you feel welcome, I feel like iv got my self my own Ozzy family.

I would definetly recommend the Job shop to everybody I meet as I was signed up with other agents who still to this day not got back to me. So if your around Perth, Pop into the Job shop, sign yourself up or even become their friend on Facebook they have updates on news and info regulary and Fridays Top five Jobs available every week.

Their website is so helpful it is full of jobs for everyone out there whether you are looking Regional work or just a change of scenery. It gives you the chance to travel around Australia, see you new places, meet new faces and make lots of dollars  So don't wait around, the jobs are going fast, Log onto www.thejobshop.com.au and I guarantee you won't be disappointed, they're the BEST. Good job Guys!!! Sinead Fullen

" Two days after registering with The Job Shop, Sky helped my boyfriend and I find jobs together in a hotel. We really didn't expect them to find something so fast, and at the same hotel no less,...

" Two days after registering with The Job Shop, Sky helped my boyfriend and I find jobs together in a hotel. We really didn't expect them to find something so fast, and at the same hotel no less, but we are very happy we did. The Job Shop helped get us jobs in 2 days after we tried unsuccessfully on our own for three weeks. Contact them. I wish we had done it sooner."
Deidre Marsh

" The Job Shop DID get my girlfriend and I not one, but two awesome jobs in Australia.Thank you so much. After two weeks of painful searching online, we walked into The Job Shop and they saved the day. Go to The Job Shop, we couldn't recommend it highly enough. "  Max Minckler

" The Job Shop are so helpful, they got me regional work within 2 days. Looking forward to a new adventure on a station for 4 months." Shona Ashe

"Sky at The Job Shop is soooo lovely. Her and her crew made us feel so welcome and found myself and my partner a job immediately. We are both now in Augusta and can't believe how lucky we are. Thanks again guys." Vicki Bateman

"Anybody travelling to Oz and looking for work that will qualify you for 2nd WHV or just general work, The Job Shop is the place to look....Spent a week trawling the internet to no avail... someone put me onto the Job Shop webpage and within half an hour of applying for a job, they had got me the job!!!!! Job today... start tomorrow. .. very quick and helpful... thanks guys" Kate Stafford

"Great service, walked in and spoke to the staff ( Sarah I believe) and within an hour and a half got a call saying I had the job. Couldn't be happier 5 stars." Chen Jones

"The Job Shop is amazing. Fast response and great genuine feedback 10/10.
Nikki Edwards
My girlfriend and I are off to Perth to work for three months. Thanks to The Job Shop! Very easy, helpful staff who email you often and keep you up to date. Would definitely recommend to everyone!" Rich Laurence

Hello Andrew, Tomorrow we leave Australia and we would like to thank you for the jobs you get for us.That allowed us to travel all around this amazing country, 27000km!! We will never forget this...

Hello Andrew,

Tomorrow we leave Australia and we would like to thank you for the jobs you get for us.
That allowed us to travel all around this amazing country, 27000km!!

We will never forget this adventure and we can't forget the harvest job in kununurra and gingin! great experience.

We hope your business doesn't sofre too much cause of floodings, and thank you again for your kindness!

Fred and Chloe

Hey Marjo, I would like to thank you for helping me with find a job during my stay in Perth.I had a nice experience working for Gilmac hay farm end a great one working for the Parkhouse family.It...

Hey Marjo,

I would like to thank you for helping me with find a job during my stay in Perth.
I had a nice experience working for Gilmac hay farm end a great one working for the Parkhouse family.
It was not only a great opportunity to save some money, but also a great way to learn new things about farming,
I was a farmer many years ago back home, so, I was really interested in learning new things on different way to farm.
Thanks also to the Parkhouse family, very nice and friendly people, they took good care of me.

Thanks Marjo

Alex

Hi guys at the Job Shop, Just a quick email to say a huge thankyou for helping us find work at Green Gold Olive Estate. We started there mid March for initially a 3 week period and ended up staying...

Hi guys at the Job Shop,

Just a quick email to say a huge thankyou for helping us find work at Green Gold Olive Estate. We started there mid March for initially a 3 week period and ended up staying for 13 weeks!

We had an awesome time, Cyril and Genny were fantastic to us and we were very sad to leave in the end. Thankyou for your referral and putting us in contact with them, we really enjoyed ourselves and feel lucky to have worked in such a great environment for very nice people.

Thanks again for your help, we may be in touch again soon as we head north!

Kind Regards

James Laird and Emilie Cobbold
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Hey Marjo! Jeah , that's true that i'have been here since you sent me up here :)....it was somewhere in march 2009....ofcourse meanwhile my visa ran out so i made new one and now i work again. I...

Hey Marjo!

Jeah , that's true that i'have been here since you sent me up here :)....it was somewhere in march 2009....ofcourse meanwhile my visa ran out so i made new one and now i work again. I also have other reasons to stay here. Normal backpaber earns money and then goes on a trip with friends or smth. But i want to make my own entertainment company...and practically i'am working only because of my goal. 12 hours a day because of my dreams.....my own company.

Usually backpackers stay here 3-5 months because the job is quite boring in the bagging shed. But the thing is that after i made my second visa i had a chance to work in other departments as well. I also did some gardening and farm work for the CEO of the company who controls 80 % of hay exports in Australia. He's very very rich and nice guy. During that time in gilmac i got really good experience in driving telehandlers and forklifts.

During my first year i worked in other places as well...before gilmac. i can tell that here are quite good conditions for living....we have our own internet , gym , foxtel etc. Management is also OK. Ofcourse job is really dusty and summertime feels sometimes like hell. Especially if there is 45 degrees and hay dust everywhere....then you start thinking ...why the hell i'am doing it....but jeah.....i did it. It has been tough, but there is always a good side in every situation.
After you have survived the hardest times in your life , then you are mentally much stronger and you don't hesitate if problems arise in your life .....only because you already survived 45 degrees and hay dust......everything else seems like nothing compared to that :D:D.

You got my cv. And you know what i ' am capable of doing . And i' am looking work for 3-4 months minimum and 50-60 hours a week minimum. Working with ABN is also OK.

If you hear something about this job in New Norcia or you got something else , just let me know. I check my e-mail every day.

Always in your service,
Raido

The first our job in Australia was at a cattle station. The job was given to us by the job shop. The cattle station, called Manberry, is located in Western Australia about 1300 kilometers to the...

The first our job in Australia was at a cattle station. The job was given to us by the job shop. The cattle station, called Manberry, is located in Western Australia about 1300 kilometers to the north of Perth. The station was huge, there were nearly 1000 cattle and 15000 sheep in an area of 80 000 hectares. The Manberry station is a real outback station. The nearest shop is in Carnarvon about 100 kilometers from the station. There was a generator making to power basic daily things such as cooking in the kitchen. Most of the water came from rainwater.

Next to the main building in the farm, we (Pasi and Perttu) had a small house to live in. Our normal working day started at 5:00 am and finished at between 7-8 pm. In the afternoon we had about two hours break because of the hot weather. Every single day, it was sunny and about 40 degrees Celsius in the yard, so it was too hot to work.

We did all kinds of farm work in the cattle station, such as cleaning the paddock, taking care of cattle, feeding, marking, drafting and herding them. The main work at the station was marking the cattle. First we guided the cattle from the yard to the paddock and to the gate. Then we cut a piece of the cattle's tail off. After that, we injected two different vitamin vaccines into the neck of the cattle. Then we put an ear label on the cattle's ear. The finally we cut the cattle's horns off, if they were too long.

The most difficult job was the rubber castration of the young bulls. The owner of the station had to teach us a couple of times how to do it and finally we learnt it.

The best and funniest job was herding the cattle by motorbike. We rode behind a herd of cattle and controlled them using the motorbikes. We had to ride slowly and nicely side by side behind the main group and keep them going in the right direction at the same time. The best speed was just cattle's walking speed.

We worked nearly a month in the cattle station. The job was hard and pay rate was low. We were tired after a long day, but it was an unbelievable and unforgettable time. It was time in outback in Australia.

Our second job was about 200 kilometers to the south of Perth. The name of the village was Wagin. Our employer was Mortton Seeds and Grain Co. It is an oats purification factory. The basic idea was cleaning the rubbish and oat's husk from the grain. Farmers brought grain to the factory, which refined it. Clean oats were loaded to containers which went abroad.

We worked at the factory almost five months. Every working day was different. We did everything possible at work, but we didn't't work in the grain cleaning process. We drove grain trucks, brought stackers, bobcats, a tractor, a truck mixer and worked with the workshop. In the workshop we repaired the machines, changed the engines for various grain augers and welded new elements. The factory had a lot of different machinery and equipment, which we learnt how to operate, too.
In this job we saved money, because we worked 12 hours every day and seven days a week. Of course we took days off sometimes.

Hi Marjo! So my work here at Roy Hill Station has started. And I think I've settled in just fine! Yes, its remote, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Here the working days are flexible, so I'm...

Hi Marjo!

So my work here at Roy Hill Station has started. And I think I've settled in just fine! Yes, its remote, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Here the working days are flexible, so I'm planning to work every day and then have a week off and go to Sydeny for massive partying with my friends!

My work mates are all very nice and funny guys around my age. They work long hours so I'm spending more time by myself than with the others, but that's fine. I make the lunch and dinner and do a bit of clening and gardening. Very simple and easy! And the good thing is, everybody seems to be very happy with my cookings. Even the station's oldest man (another one of the owner's) seems to pop in nowadays quite ofthen, because he knows that I make cakes and muffins quite often =D

Thank you for your efforts as well. You are indeed a very good recruitment agency with superb staff!

Cheers,

Anna

Hello!!! I just wanted to say thank you again for arranging this GREAT job for me... I absolutely LOVE it (so far) and we are waiting until it gets very busy in the beginning of April. I got plenty...

Hello!!!

I just wanted to say thank you again for arranging this GREAT job for me... I absolutely LOVE it (so far) and we are waiting until it gets very busy in the beginning of April.
I got plenty of work at the moment but I enjoy the beautiful area at the same time...
Need to email you again when the season is starting, but after a couple of weeks I can tell you that it's just perfect for me...(country girl....hahaha)

Thanks for that and kind regards,
Helen!!

Is there any chance to see you up here???
It's perfect for a weekend trip!! :-)

Helen Fleckenstein 25yo, from Germany

Hello! Thank you again for helping us find work in Western Australia! We came to the Job Shop with the hopes of finding some work to get our flights and get us home from our time in Australia and...

Hello!

Thank you again for helping us find work in Western Australia! We came to the Job Shop with the hopes of finding some work to get our flights and get us home from our time in Australia and they delivered with great results!

After registering online and making sure our CV's were updated, we came and had an interview with Skye. As an experienced cook, she found me a job working about 1 1/2 hours north of Perth; she even called to see if there could be a position for my partner which was arranged!

She did prepare us that Dandaragan was a small town, and small it was. Having a car made it quite easy to see some of the great WA countryside while working, and we could come back to Perth on our day off each week for shopping and a little entertainment.

The work itself was great, cooking breakfast and dinner for miners and pipeline workers. I was able to work almost 60 hours a week, and with no expenses other than trips on days off I was able to save tons of money. We met some great people and were able to make the money we needed, all thanks to the Job Shop and Skye!

Thanks again!

Brian Tracy
Washington, D.C. USA

Hi Marjo! Well we arrived in Augusta about 12ish and went in and had a chat with Colin and Brad and it all looks good.Olivier starts in the morn and ill start in a few days, we have a beautiful...

Hi Marjo!

Well we arrived in Augusta about 12ish and went in and had a chat with Colin and Brad and it all looks good.
Olivier starts in the morn and ill start in a few days, we have a beautiful room here, a big change from our little tent and illegal camping spots!

Thanks you guys so so much, the last few days have been the toughest ive had for a long time, so youre phone was a total god send, really.
you deserve your award ten times over!

Enjoy your weekend
All our love
Liz & Olivier

.. thank you so much for your mail, the weather was very bad here and my phone was cutting off too.... I didn't want you to think that i hung up on you!!! And YES, Tony got in touch with me just...

.. thank you so much for your mail, the weather was very bad here and my phone was cutting off too.... I didn't want you to think that i hung up on you!!!

And YES, Tony got in touch with me just now and I have the job!!! I am so excited!!! Thank you again for your help, your great!!! :) take care and I will DEF recomend you to everyone I know!!! Thank you very very much!!

Kerry
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Sky, How are you? It was good seeing you and your co-workers in Etro the other day and if you need me to be an example of what The Job Shop can do for backpackers, I'm down. Thanks so much for...

Sky,

How are you? It was good seeing you and your co-workers in Etro the other day and if you need me to be an example of what The Job Shop can do for backpackers, I'm down. Thanks so much for helping me find the job. Etro is a great drama free environment with great owners, a wonderful staff and awesome food, and even though I wasn't keen on the idea of a restaurant at first, I couldn't have found a better place to work.

Thanks so much for everything,

Keegan

(i think thats a georgeous name, by the way) thanks for the email, yeah having a quality time. made some friends for life and its all goin well. geraldton is beautiful and mingenew is just ........

(i think thats a georgeous name, by the way) thanks for the email, yeah having a quality time. made some friends for life and its all goin well. geraldton is beautiful and mingenew is just ..... out there!! anyway, thanks for everything you did for me, you really helped me when i was in dire straits. enjoy your day and keep on rockin in the free world. stay beautiful, xxxxx ben

Hey Marjo, Whooooo hoooo ye won, im delighted, and its only right ye won, ye are great to backpackers if my experience is anything to go by!!! Pemberton is great, fitting in nicely, the till...

Hey Marjo, Whooooo hoooo ye won, im delighted, and its only right ye won, ye are great to backpackers if my experience is anything to go by!!! Pemberton is great, fitting in nicely, the till and getting to know ALL the drink is a bit tricky but it wont take me too long, met some of the locals the old men are the best craic, very funny, even got offered to load cattle, ha ha! Iv been warned that irish girls when they come here they never leave. Theres irish girls here that are here years, some have married locals or are pregnant so its quite amusing, they all think im next!!! Em....no i dont think so!!! So all is good in the land of huge trees!! Thanks again for setting me up here!!! Take care Denise

Congratulations!!! I just got the email from Jobshop that you won the "Golden Backpackers Reward", we know how you work hard and help all of us to find our careers, you deserve this glory! :D It...

Congratulations!!! I just got the email from Jobshop that you won the "Golden Backpackers Reward", we know how you work hard and help all of us to find our careers, you deserve this glory! :D

It has been a week since we got here. Farm working is difficult in first week, especially the high temperature, it's hot outside everyday, but we get through and getting better and better.

People who live here and all the colleagues are so nice. There are many Taiwanese. It make me feel like home but I think it is not so good to learn English. :P Eva and I come with the other six people: David(Swedish), Linda and Marlin (the German sister), Lisa (German), Darlia and Fred (Taiwanese couple). Everyone get along with everyone whatever where you are from. Sometimes we pick peaches, sometimes do pruming, we work as a team everyday and supervisors are very friendly to all of us. The best thing is we can have peaches for FREE! Yummy!!
About the accommodation is clean and cozy, each room has own reg., air con, TV and DVD player, some of them have own bathrooms. It's quite nice, isn't it?

Eva and I, we are happy to work here and so appreciate that you sent us to this position. We would finish our work at Xmas and so see u then ~in Perth.


Love U

Gwen (Ya-ping, Huang) @ Dandaragan
16.10.2009

Hi Sky! You had asked for an update about how things are going for Matt and me at the Roadhouse. We've been here for about 2 and a half weeks, and it's going very well so far. The work is...

Hi Sky!

You had asked for an update about how things are going for Matt and me at the Roadhouse. We've been here for about 2 and a half weeks, and it's going very well so far. The work is nothing difficult and I think at this point Matt and I have gotten everything in the kitchen all straightened out. The roadhouse was remodeled a couple of years ago, and it's very clean and modern. We're near the Boddington Gold Mine, so a lot of our customers are miners/related to the mine work. The Bibbulman Track, which runs from Perth, past us, and on farther south so we catch a good number of hikers who come in for warm greasy food and beers. The staff housing in the back is pretty decent, especially after being in hostels for so long! It's so nice to have a double bed and a wardrobe. The showers aren't anything to brag about, but they have warm water and good water pressure, so there's nothing to complain about either. We get to make anything we want in the kitchen with any of the food from there, which is pretty awesome, again especially after using hostel kitchens, which tend to have two burners that sometimes work and one pan with a wobbly handle.
There's always fresh salad around which is super welcome, though my intake of fried foods, especially french fries (which I have to refer to as 'chips') has shot up about 200%. I probably get asked about my accent 2-5 times a day; I think it's the word 'dollars' that gives me away the most. The managers live in the house next to the staff house and they are quite pleasant. They have a German Shepherd who is a big sweetheart, but Matt is a little scared of her. There is one girl living in the staff house with us, and she's brought her cat who really loves Matt. Also, Laundry is free (!!!!!) but we have no phone service as only Telstra works right here. Probably the biggest issue is just being stuck here for all of our off time. There are a couple places to go running/hiking around, so we've been doing that, and then if someone is going into town on our days off, we'll catch a ride with them for internet, phone service, and any fruit and vegetables we want. The girl in the house with us has been lending us her car whenever we're off and she's working and she loves to take us out and into town. Last weekend was the rodeo in Boddington and she took us out which was pretty great. So, all in all, it's going pretty awesome. I think we've got a couple weekends away planned for Perth and Albany, so that we can actually see some of Western Australia, and then be leaving sometime in mid-January.

Hope everything is going well for you!

Aimee and Matt

Hi,  I just wanted to let you know I have found a job thanks to the excellent team at the Perth office of The Job Shop I applied for aposition in karratha and have just spoken with Arelene...

Hi,

 I just wanted to let you know I have found a job thanks to the excellent team at the Perth office of The Job Shop

I applied for aposition in karratha and have just spoken with Arelene this evening. She was happy to confirm that I have been offered the position.

I am soooooooooooooo happy! I have booked my flight and fly out tomorrow morning.

Thank you for all of the hard work.I am looking forward to starting my new job. I have already recommended you to my friends at the hostel.

 Many thanks

Mark Sanderson

Me and my partner spent seven weeks at Lyndon station and had the best time ever! We came to Australia looking for a real experience and that's what we got at Lyndon! It really gives a new meaning...

Me and my partner spent seven weeks at Lyndon station and had the best time ever! We came to Australia looking for a real experience and that's what we got at Lyndon! It really gives a new meaning to the term " in the middle of no where!"

We were doing various jobs such as fixing windmills and moving cattle on motor bikes which was cool! ( we were on the motor bikes not the cows!!)

I would highly recommend to anyone looking for work in Oz to try a few weeks on a cattle station! It's proper mental!! Thanx to the job shop for getting us the job!!

Emma Gillespie 25. British

s on Munda cattle station. It was by far and away the most interesting backpacking experience I have had. The work was pretty hard but each day was different. Riding motorbikes through the bush...

s on Munda cattle station. It was by far and away the most interesting backpacking experience I have had.

The work was pretty hard but each day was different. Riding motorbikes through the bush one day and processing cattle the next.

There were eleven of us up there all of whom got the job through the job shop. All of us had a great time and learned heaps of stuff you just would not get exposed to in a city job.

I would defiantly recommend a trip up to a station to anyone. It's a great way to see rural OZ. Plus your food and accommodation is usually taken care of so it's a good way to save money as well.

Tom Giltinan

It is a lot of work and I`m pretty busy from Monday to Saturday evening, but it`s so much fun and everybody is incredibly nice and the Outback is absolutely stunning. Life out here is so very...

It is a lot of work and I`m pretty busy from Monday to Saturday evening, but it`s so much fun and everybody is incredibly nice and the Outback is absolutely stunning. Life out here is so very different from everything I had experienced so far.
I will stay here for 6 more weeks and leave in early September. I know I will miss it a lot, for I really feel like being part of a family.
What`s my work like? I cook 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) for varying amounts of people, for there are always pilots coming and leaving, and I work 6 days a week. Food comes out on a food truck, I can order pretty much anything I like, but my food budget is 400 Dollars a week. Usually, there is something of my order missing, but I`ve gotten really good at improvising, making my own sour cream and ricotta for example. I will send you pictures as soon as I get to a computer with a proper USB-port attached (this one is very, very old)! Thank you so much for making this awesome experience possible, I`m having a great time out here!

Cheers,
Antje.

Hi Andrew Ive just left Coral Bay after being there for 3 months as housekeeper (found the job through you guys). It was an amazing experience, I loved it there and miss it already. Im now on the...

Hi Andrew

Ive just left Coral Bay after being there for 3 months as housekeeper (found the job through you guys).

It was an amazing experience, I loved it there and miss it already.

Im now on the east coast spending my hard earned cash.

If I cant find work over here I'll be routing around on your site again and coming back to WA.

Thanks

Jennifer Noyes
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Erfahrungsbericht Borden WA Katharina Jäger Lieber Leser,als ich in Borden WA ankam wusste ich nicht recht was mich dort erwarten würde. Es war erst mein zweiter Job in Australien und...

Erfahrungsbericht Borden WA

Katharina Jäger

Lieber Leser,
als ich in Borden WA ankam wusste ich nicht recht was mich dort erwarten würde. Es war erst mein zweiter Job in Australien und die Stellen-Anzeige besagte nur, dass ich in sechs Farmhäusern arbeiten solle um die Hausfrauen zu unterstützen. Untergebracht sei ich mit zwei Jungs, die für Erntearbeiten schon da sind.
Und so packte ich meinen Rucksack und machte mich auf nach Borden, von Perth ca 450km mitten ins Nirgendwo. Als ich Gnouwanarup passiert hatte und auf die Chester Pass Road abbog fiel mein Blick das erste mal auf die Stirling Ranges, diese wundervolle Bergformation, die sich aus der Ebene erhebt. Der höchste Berg ist der Brown Bluff mit 1100m.
Ich hatte etwas Schwierigkeiten die richtig Farm zu finden, da ich nicht erwartet hatte das das Farmhaus so weit von Borden entfernt liegt, aber als ich erst einmal angekommen war, wurde ich herzlich von Natalie empfangen. Sie ist eine sehr nette, junge Mutter von 3 Kindern und lebt mit ihrem Mann in einem wirklich schönem neuen Farmhaus. Sie erklärte mir nun endlich was es mit den 6 Haushalten auf sich hat und wo ich wann sein sollte. Sie sagte mir ich solle mich ruhig auch als Babysitter für die Abende anbieten. Alle Familien für die ich arbeite wären gerade in der Erntezeit und diese Zeit ist immer sehr stressig und hektisch für die Farmbetriebe. Die Farmen auf denen ich arbeiten sollte seien alle nicht weit entfernt, nur eine sei etwas weiter weg, was sich als 45km herausstellen sollte. Dann zeigte sie mir das Häuschen wo ich mit den Jungs leben würde und erzählte mir, das einer der Jungs wie ich aus Deutschland sei, der andere aus Holland. Im Haus gab es alles was man braucht.
Am nächsten Tag legte ich gleich mit der Arbeit los. Ich verrichtete alle Arbeiten, die meine Mama liebend gerne von mir gesehen hätte als ich noch zuhause gelebt habe, wie Staubsaugen, Staub wischen, Fenster putzen, waschen, Betten machen, bügeln... Aber ich musste feststellen das diese Arbeiten lange nicht so langweilig sind, als wenn man sie Zuhause macht, einfach weil man in dieser wunderbaren Umgebung ist. Die Kinder sind um einen und helfen und manchmal ist keiner da und man kann die Musik laut machen. Bei einer der sechs Familien habe ich nie die normalen Sachen machen müssen. Hier habe ich Schränke abgeschliffen und neu gestrichen oder den Inhalt neu sortiert. Einmal sind wir nach Albany gefahren und haben Renovierungsarbeiten in einem Beachcottage vorgenommen. Natürlich hatte ich mich als Babysitter angeboten und nach einiger Zeit bekam ich Anrufe ob ich am Abend kommen könne um die Kinder ins Bett zu bringen.
Das Leben im Häuschen mit den Jungs war sehr angenehm. Wir haben zusammen gekocht und gegessen. Hin und wieder waren wir im Pub in Borden. Einen Samstag haben wir genutzt um den Brown Bluff zu ersteigen, was sich als richtige Herausforderung für mich herausstellen sollte und ich glaube ohne die Jungs hätte ich es nicht bis auf die Spitze geschafft. Weihnachten waren wir bei Neuseeländern eingeladen um ein richtiges australisches Weihnachten zu haben. Ich habe nur knapp überlebt. In Borden habe ich Überschwemmungen gesehen, wir hatten Nächte die so kalt waren das wir vor dem Ofen saßen und Tage so heiß das wir freiwillig in einem der Dämme schwimmen waren. Das braune Wasser sieht nicht umbedingt einladend aus, ist aber angenehm kühl.
Eigentlich war geplant das ich vier oder fünf Wochen in Borden arbeite, doch am Ende war ich fast acht Wochen da und als ich alles gepackt hatte um loszufahren, war ich tatsächlich ein bisschen traurig. Ich habe sehr nette Menschen kennen lernen dürfen mit denen ich noch immer in Kontakt bin. Die Zeit in Borden hat mich inspiriert ein kleines Kunst Projekt zu starten und ich werde im März wieder nach Borden fahren um es um zu setzten.
Viele Grüße
Kata

Katharina Jaeger (German - 26 years)

hi Andrew, Just to say thank you for encouraging us to work in Leonora. we were a little apprehensive in the beginning as it is situated in the heart of the gold fields.but what a fantastic time...

hi Andrew,

Just to say thank you for encouraging us to work in Leonora. we were a little apprehensive in the beginning as it is situated in the heart of the gold fields.
but what a fantastic time we had there, we worked for the most wonderful people, Robbie and Susan, we were made part of the family as were the others that worked there.
it amazing to think that a little town like Leonora can leave such a major impact on your journey.
highly recommend it to any backpacker, wanting to save heaps of money, and get free accommodation, and good food, and not to mention the locals, these are the truly great aussies.
and lets not forget the amazing scenery,
but you'll have to go and check that out for yourself...............
thanks again,
Esther & Michael waitress and yardie
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about 8 weeks ago weeks ago you helped me to find a job in the karijini eco retreat and on sunday I'm leaving this place. I have had a really good time up here, experienced the outback, were living...

about 8 weeks ago weeks ago you helped me to find a job in the karijini eco retreat and on sunday I'm leaving this place. I have had a really good time up here, experienced the outback, were living and working with australian and international people, enjoyed the landscape of the national park and saved a lot of money. I learned some many new things and made some new friends.
I really appreciate that you gave me the chance to work up here ecspecially in times where it's hard to find a job.
All the best and a big "Thank you".

Ann-Christin Schaefer

PS: Check this out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aenna/sets/

Its scott bates i got the job at rottnest for the cocktailbarman,thanks marjo for all your help and I'm looking forward to startingon monday any time you want to come over to the island give me a...

Its scott bates i got the job at rottnest for the cocktailbarman,thanks marjo for all your help and I'm looking forward to startingon monday any time you want to come over to the island give me a call and i'll buy the beers:-) ps, note to the boss or future customers: I always enjoyed coming into the jobshop always a friendly welcome from the amazing marjo and always goes that extra mile to get you into work, not only that she is true to her word which makes her a special person too and a great assett to the company and was a pleasure that you were one of the first people ive met since I came to oz.

all the best and thanks again

scott bates

I got the job through the jobshop in Perth. I was really lucky. I just dropped in while I was walking the Street. I did actually not really need a job right now (I could also have gone to Melbourne...

I got the job through the jobshop in Perth. I was really lucky. I just dropped in while I was walking the Street. I did actually not really need a job right now (I could also have gone to Melbourne first), but people said, that it would be easier here in Perth. So I tried and got this job as a farmhand within a day. So I was really lucky.
The farm, where I worked was 100km from Esperance, 600km South East of Perth. They had grains, as well as cattle. The cattle are kept in feedlots, i.e. they are locked in pens, where they get fed with a tractor.
In the beginning, it was not that easy. It took me about 2 weeks, to really adapt to the work (and the boss). I somehow was in a struggle more often with him, and he was not satisfied with my work at first. But I stood those two weeks, and then it was really good.
During all the time, there was still another farmhand working there, so it was not too boring.
My jobs included: pulling over an old fence line, fix the breaks on a road train trailer, fix the suspension of a car, drive all the machines....
We got in the first cattle before Christmas, so we still had to fix some of the fences before and clean out manure of the pens. So it can get really dirty as well.
Often I had to find out myself, how a job works, because I only got told what had to be done. And the boss could not really give a hand because of his age. So a little experience beforehand, e.g. for how to handle a machine or work practically, does not hurt.
So we had to vaccinate the cattle, when they came in, and give them hormone in the ear.
After that, I did the feeding, which means filling a mixer with a 2 ton mix of grain, straw, water and minerals and feeding them out with the tractor. Before I left we eventually had about 1100 cattle in.
All the other time I had to do all the smaller jobs, which turn up on a farm. Fixing different things, milling grain, .....
So the job included bodily hard work as well as driving machines, which was fun for me.
For me it was a really good experience, because I learned to adapt to a really different, in the beginning hard, environment. I learned to see the jobs, which have to be done, to find out how to fix it, even if I had not done it before.
It also topped up my traveling budged: I saved $6000 in 7.5 weeks, after tax. I worked between 54 and up to 84 hours per week. So it is lots of work, but it is worth it. I had free accommodation and food, and I was really in the middle of nowhere, so I could save every dollar. Even with "only" $15 an hour.
The hard work was really worth the experience even more than the money!!!
Manu 20 yo From Germany

working on a Cattle Station in The Kimberley. I am just emailing to say hi and thank you for finding me the job. i have never worked on a feedlot before so i didnt really know what to expect, but i...

working on a Cattle Station in The Kimberley. I am just emailing to say hi and thank you for finding me the job. i have never worked on a feedlot before so i didnt really know what to expect, but i am having an amazing time.

the people are great, mostly my own age and their is a great social scene with BBQs and spit roasts, a bar, internet, pool table etc. The work has been pretty mixed - everything from sorting cattle and tagging calves to fixing troughs and driving tractors.

Its hot and hard work and very dusty and dirty but i am really loving it. they have a cattle fertility expert here at the moment so he is teaching me all about pregnancy testing and bull fertility, which is really interesting and very useful for my vet studies. I can only say that i wish i could stay longer! thanks so much for getting me the job, i was pretty stuck when i came into the office and was thinking i would have to go home if i didnt find a good job soon but you got me one in less than an hour! all the best.

Vikki

Tuesday morning, went straight into The Job Shop and by Wednesday I was working as a Melon Packer. Thats what I call service! The Job Shop in Kununurra is one of the best job agencies I come...

Tuesday morning, went straight into The Job Shop and by Wednesday I was working as a Melon Packer. Thats what I call service! The Job Shop in Kununurra is one of the best job agencies I come across so far. Other agencies are unfriendly and anonymous, but in Kununurra I felt welcome

Thanks a lot

Frauca Kruse 27 Germany

of august this year I arrived to Perth after been traveling around Australia for more then 6months. Loved it! But as everyone know, it is quite hard to live in a backpack for more then 6 months in...

of august this year I arrived to Perth after been traveling around Australia for more then 6months. Loved it!

But as everyone know, it is quite hard to live in a backpack for more then 6 months in one go.
So I decided to come over here, to Perth to kind of settle down for a wile and find my self a job, so that was exactly was I doing.
Love traveling, don't get me wrong and it is so much to see and do here in Australia, and for me that gone all the way from Sweden just loved it=)

Found my self walking around the street of Perth one day, and went to an area called Northbridge. Wonderful part of Perth!
Walking past The Job Shop on 224 William Street and as everyone knows that has been traveling or going to travel, you always going to need money, so work was the only right thing to do after 6 months of holiday.
Thought I could get a job for a couple of months just to get going again, and that is why I Talked to Andrew in The Job Shop.
Because I was kind of broke, it was perfect that I could register for free, so that is what happened.
Two days after I talked to Andrew, they called me up and asked if I wanted to go for an interview for a company called Easy Rider, and of course I wanted to!
Normally I work as a tourist guide in Europe, so for me to work in a travel agency was just perfect!
Went to the interview the day after they called me and 4 days later I got the job=)
So my plan to stay for another couple of months in Perth just when out the door...been working at Easy Rider for over 2 months now and cant be happier=)
So I applied for my second year visa, and with some help from Andrew from The Job Shop I got it!!
So Elisabeth will be staying here in Perth for the rest of her stay.
Just love my job and have Andrew and The Job Shop to thank for that!

Cheers,
Elisabeth Elwing Aged 25
Sweden.

... the seedless watermelon I have been to this melon farm near Waroona (about 150km south of Perth) for 7 weeks. 7 weeks that meant to me over 400hours of work in total, up to 82hours a week. It...

... the seedless watermelon

I have been to this melon farm near Waroona (about 150km south of Perth) for 7 weeks.

7 weeks that meant to me over 400hours of work in total, up to 82hours a week. It is hard, it is hot and it makes you feel every single muscle in your body, but it is also huge cash for your future traveling plans as the farm company pays you for overtime work (82h = $1600 in one week) and as the guys managing the farm are very friendly and funny people you can have a lot of fun while working!

If you are for example able to play Texas Holdem you are always welcome to join the managers pokernight on Fridays or if there is some free time available these guys will as well take you out for fishing, go crabbing or hang around on the beach which is just 15min down the road.

The bad thing about this is just that free time is pretty rare - I had two days of in 7 weeks.

If you don't mind to have a hard but honest job and want to earn a lot of money while spending none you are going to love this place!

The accommodation provided is a small house in the middle of nowhere right on the farm with all facilities needed - kitchen, shower, toilet, TV- and lunch room - and it is just 30 bucks a week! As there is nothing around you might think don't really have a lot to do, but after a long days work you just want to eat and sleep anyway =)...

Thanks for that great job to the Job-Shop!

Ludwig Bundscherer 20yo German

Me and the lads are at work on the vineyard every day now, alls well we are doing contract work making alright money- up to $240 a day- pretty happy with that even though we get paid bi weekly and...

Me and the lads are at work on the vineyard every day now, alls well we are doing contract work making alright money- up to $240 a day- pretty happy with that even though we get paid bi weekly and this week we have to survive on tuna and 2 minute noodles .

After this saturday we will be in sweet. the hostel on the info sheet is real good and we are having a ripper time. we have even got two blokes in our room jobs!

so cheers for the jobs and we will see ya when we com back to perth on the way north.
take it easy cobber
Mik and the boys in bunbury.

Dear Andrew, I hope that you are well. Back in January you helped me get a job at Shamrock Gardens, in Broome. I started there on the 18th of January, and have now been working there almost 3...

Dear Andrew,

I hope that you are well. Back in January you helped me get a job at Shamrock Gardens, in Broome. I started there on the 18th of January, and have now been working there almost 3 months.

I would like to let you know that while working there, I have had a wonderful time and experience, and have also met a lot of great people. Phil (the manager) is a great person to work for.

While at Shamrock, I have learnt how to drive a tractor, and have also been doing general farm work.


Once again, thank you for all your help.

Mark Hayden

Leonora. It was a great experience and I had so much fun. I never worked in a bar before but I had no problems at all to get used to it. You meet a lot of different people who are really nice.It's...

Leonora. It was a great experience and I had so much fun. I never worked in a bar before but I had no problems at all to get used to it. You meet a lot of different people who are really nice.
It's a great place to safe money because you can't spend much. You get free accommodation and free food.
It's a great experience to live in such an area, to do bar work and to meet so many different kind of characters.
Inger Siebke 20 Germany

........ me a position at Mount Augustus Cattle station. It's positioned in the upper Gascoyne, far from the shops and the madding crowds, but is somewhere that i learned to call home!I Had such a...

........ me a position at Mount Augustus Cattle station. It's positioned in the upper Gascoyne, far from the shops and the madding crowds, but is somewhere that i learned to call home!
I Had such a wonderful time working as a track rider, that is riding racehorses around the bush, in preparation for Landor the big Bush Race meeting, one of a kind, in October.
I learned so much about a part of Australia that is sometimes overlooked in our quest for adventure. I worked for and with great people, who were warm and kind and made you feel right at home. There was never a dull moment!
The landscape is amazing in the Gascoyne, Looking out at Mount Augustus every morning over breakfast...Now that's the life. So, my advice to other travellers is this, get out of the trap of the city and have the experience of a lifetime. Realise what chilled-out-living really is!! Meet wonderful salt of the earth people, doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways.
Australia is a tale of 2 countries for me. The cities and the bush. Mount Augustus and the bush is another world that travellers shouldn't miss out on.
Next June is mustering time again so I hope others take the opportunity to that i wouldn't have missed for the world!

Cheers Andrew,
Best wishes,
Catherine Moynagh. 28. Ireland

for getting me a job in Northampton.I had an awesome three months there, working as a barmaid in the pub of the Miners Arms HotelThe people are very friendly and took me to all kinds of places in...

for getting me a job in Northampton.
I had an awesome three months there, working as a barmaid in the pub of the Miners Arms Hotel
The people are very friendly and took me to all kinds of places in the surrounding areas like Kalbarri and Port Gregory.
Even though I hadn't done bar work before, I absolutely enjoyed doing it and getting in contact with the locals.
The food was delicious and I was able to save a good amount of money.
All together it was an absolutely great Australian experience that I will always remember!

Lisa Reinhardt 20 Germany

Hey Andrew,Ya well were still here but are leaving in 10 days just want to thank you for hooking us up with the best job ever weve had an amazing time and will be sad to leave. We are flying over...

Hey Andrew,
Ya well were still here but are leaving in 10 days just want to thank you for hooking us up with the best job ever weve had an amazing time and will be sad to leave. We are flying over to the east coast with 2 of the other barmaids an english and an estonian to buy a van and travel up the east coast.

so excited my brother is also flying in to sydney on the 9th and will be travelling with us for 2 months 5 girls and him hahaha! So not looking for work at the moment but we will see how long the money lasts. Really nice to here from you and well keep in touch could possibly be back to the west may or june.

Jade and Kindy

Hi Andrew, Just thought i'd send you a quick mail regarding the Darkan hotel beach party at the weekend. First of all thank you for a very different experience of Australia. I didn't realise how...

Hi Andrew,

Just thought i'd send you a quick mail regarding the Darkan hotel beach party at the weekend. First of all thank you for a very different experience of Australia. I didn't realise how small a town Darkan was but the beach party was great fun.

The people at the hotel were really nice and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The banter at the bar was priceless.

I must admit i was a bit wary at first but i had no need to be. I would def recommend it to any backpackers next year.

Thanks
Karry Coulter. 27 British
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At the beginning of December, I took off to Balladonia not really knowing what to expect. I ended up having a great time for 2 months. Balladonia is a roadhouse on the Nullabor, the highway going...

At the beginning of December, I took off to Balladonia not really knowing what to expect. I ended up having a great time for 2 months.
Balladonia is a roadhouse on the Nullabor, the highway going to South Australia. I was working mainly in the bar, but I also did a bit of work in the shop, in housekeeping, I even did some concreting for the new shed. Paul was a great manager and would always do his best to keep the staff happy. I saved a lot of money there because there was nothing to spend it on, and because I was the one working in the bar, I didn't drink much! The bar wasn't too busy so I had lots of time to talk with the customers and I learned a lot about every corner of Australia. Accommodation was great, I had my own cabin with TV and AC (you need it in the day!) with a small bathroom. But, who could complain when you pay $50 a week for your own room and all your meals?! I learned to live without my mobile and a very hard access to internet...

Thanks again for the great experience.

Katerine, 22, Montreal