Working holidaymakers

A working holiday on Western Australia’s Coral Coast offers something for everyone - sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people. Nowhere else in the world can you experience and interact with such unique natural attractions.

Working holiday visa

Under Australia's working holiday program, visitors aged 18 to 30 can supplement their travel funds through temporary employment. Citizens from the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hong Kong, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, Italy, Belgium and Taiwan aged between 18 and 30 and without children can participate in the Working Holiday Program.

Changes to working holiday visa restrictions

Working holiday visas now allow you to work in any one job for six months, instead of the previous three month restriction, so there'll be plenty of opportunities for you to work in Western Australia.

Do some specified work and extend your stay

Working holiday makers who spend at least three months doing specified work are eligible to apply for a second working holiday visa and extend their stay by 12 months. Find out more about specified work by visting the Department of Immigration website.

Go West Now!

The Western Australian Government's Go West Now website provides information on living and working in Western Australia and you can browse the latest jobs on offer around the State.

Work that makes a difference

For something different, sign up to do voluntary work on organic farm with Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF) and get involved in everything from animal care to gardening and permaculture.

Alternatively you can throw yourself into nature as a Conservation Volunteer.

Working holidays are even easier with your Passport to WA

Get access to handy tips and contacts for all the things you need to know to start a working holiday in Western Australia. Download your copy of the 'Passport to Western Australia - Your guide to working your way around WA'.

Download the Working Holiday Passport (pdf 3.55MB)