FARM WORK · NSW
cherry picking — Young, NSW
6-week harvest, starts Nov. counts toward your 88 days. accom on-site, food included sat/sun.
via partner · MyGig.com.au
$28/hrsleeps 12 · farm dorm
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HOSPO · QLD
hostel bartender — Cairns
thursday–sunday nights, 25 hrs/wk. tips paid same-night. free dorm bed during contract.
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$26/hrdorm bed + 1 meal
apply →MINE SUPPORT · WA
kitchenhand — Pilbara FIFO
4 weeks on / 1 off. accommodation, flights, meals covered. counts toward 88 days as remote work.
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$35/hrremote · FIFO from PER
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au pair — Melbourne family
two kids (4, 7), school runs + tues/thurs sitting. own room + bathroom in Brunswick.
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$400/weeklive-in · own room
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