Hostel Work in Sydney

24th of April 2008

Work at Original Backpackers in exchange for board

The Original Backpackers Hostel in Sydney is a clean, cool, comfortable and well maintained place to stay if your gap year or backpacking holiday takes you to one of the most popular cities for travellers in Australia. Located in a quiet tree lined boulevard in the heart of Sydney's entertainment and restaurant district - just a stone's throw away from Harbour Bridge, it is the original backpacking hostel.

If you plan to stay there and don't mind getting your hands dirty, they often have work available in exchange for your board - jobs such as room cleaning or working on reception - ideal if you arrive in Sydney short on funds and need to buy yourself some time to find a job.

More Information:

Visit the Original Backpackers Hostel website

Gapwork Gap Year Jobs Tips: Finding Work

• Word of mouth is vital - befriend Australians and other backpackers. In many large cities in Australia youth orientated bars will have backpacker nights, look out for them - good drinking occasions but perfect for networking.
• Decide in advance what job you will look for and bring references and your CV. Have a back up plan in case your desired jobs are not available, decide how long you will wait for the right job and budget accordingly.
• In some jobs you may get a trial before you start - this is your chance to impress, work hard and grab your opportunity!
• Make sure you hand your CV to a manager and follow up the next few days to make sure it's been considered.
• It's not usual to be out of work as a backpacker, if you are then you may have to bite the bullet and find work in a bar, factory or harvesting.

For more information on working in Australia, visit our Australia Gap Year Jobs section.

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