Backpacker Jobs Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

1d ago

Head Chef/cook Or Sous Chef

Nebo Hotel

Nebo QLD, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Head Chef/Cook or Sous Chef ready for their next step up is required for a busy country pub...

1mth ago

Photographer Seeking Fit/athletic Male - Paid Photoshoot,...

KFAD

Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

FIT or ATHLETIC MALE WANTED​Award-winning Australian photographer is seeking Airlie Beach...

Head Chef/cook Or Sous Chef

Nebo Hotel Nebo QLD, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Published: 11th June 2025

Most Recent Airlie Beach & Whitsundays Jobs

 

Head Chef/cook Or Sous Chef

Nebo Hotel

Nebo QLD, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Head Chef/Cook or Sous Chef ready for their next step up is required for a busy country pub servicing our local guests and accommodation clients.We are looking...

New 1d ago

Head Chef/Cook or Sous Chef ready for their next step up is required for a busy country pub servicing our local guests and accommodation clients.We are looking...

Social Media Coordinator

Mr Travel Group and Whitsunday Catamarans

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Join the dream team at Sailing Whitsundays!Are you passionate about travel, content creation, and living in paradise? We are on the lookout for a creative and...

6d ago

Join the dream team at Sailing Whitsundays!Are you passionate about travel, content creation, and living in paradise? We are on the lookout for a creative and...

Senior Chef

Go To Market Premium Employer

Bowen, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

We are looking for a senior chef to join our happy team here at Horseshoe Bay overlooking the beach.Experience minimum 3 to 5 yearsWilling to work weekends...

13d ago

We are looking for a senior chef to join our happy team here at Horseshoe Bay overlooking the beach.Experience minimum 3 to 5 yearsWilling to work weekends...

Landscaping

Elementa Whitsundays

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Helping to landscape GardenThursday 29th May 9am - 1pmMore work on following days if suitable applicant

14d ago

Helping to landscape GardenThursday 29th May 9am - 1pmMore work on following days if suitable applicant

Chef & Line Cook

Chippies Mackay Pty Ltd

Mackay Harbour, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Looking for experienced chef to work in Steakhouse. Steak grill experience required.Full time hours available.Immediate start required.Single accommodation on...

24d ago

Looking for experienced chef to work in Steakhouse. Steak grill experience required.Full time hours available.Immediate start required.Single accommodation on...

Hr / Mc Truck Driver Vacuum Truck Driver

Southern Cross Group

Mackay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Driving Heavy Rigid and Combination vehiclesVacuum excavation workAccommodation can be providedWork in Mackay close to Whitsunday IslandsPlenty of overtime,...

28d ago

Driving Heavy Rigid and Combination vehiclesVacuum excavation workAccommodation can be providedWork in Mackay close to Whitsunday IslandsPlenty of overtime,...

Looking For Experienced Fencer Or Bricklayer $1500-4,500

Lee

AIRLIE BEACH, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Need help installing fence — could be Colorbond, timber, or preferably Besser block/stone. Materials and delivery handled by home owner. Happy to quote for the full...

1mth ago

Need help installing fence — could be Colorbond, timber, or preferably Besser block/stone. Materials and delivery handled by home owner. Happy to quote for the full...

Au Pair In May $350-500 P/w

Lee

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Cannonvale area family looking for a responsible au pair for full time childcare duties in May. Possibility of extending longer. We need a super helper to assist with...

1mth ago

Cannonvale area family looking for a responsible au pair for full time childcare duties in May. Possibility of extending longer. We need a super helper to assist with...

 

Get an Internation Student Visa

Free Course Consulation

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

 

Photographer Seeking Fit/athletic Male - Paid Photoshoot, Airlie Beach

KFAD

Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

FIT or ATHLETIC MALE WANTED​Award-winning Australian photographer is seeking Airlie Beach local or traveller for PAID modelling job, no experience necessary....

1mth ago

FIT or ATHLETIC MALE WANTED​Award-winning Australian photographer is seeking Airlie Beach local or traveller for PAID modelling job, no experience necessary....

Travels Sales Consultant - Airlie Beach

Happy Travels Premium Employer

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

About Happy Travels:Happy Travels is the #1 Backpacker Travel Agency in Australia. After a challenging couple of years for the Travel Industry, Happy Travels has...

3mth ago

About Happy Travels:Happy Travels is the #1 Backpacker Travel Agency in Australia. After a challenging couple of years for the Travel Industry, Happy Travels has...

 

Qualified Chef

cafehorseshoebay Premium Employer

bowen, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Qualified Chef Wanted for a Vibrant CaféPosition: ChefLocation:BowenHours: full timeAre you a passionate and skilled chef looking for an exciting...

Qualified Chef Wanted for a Vibrant CaféPosition: ChefLocation:BowenHours: full timeAre you a passionate and skilled chef looking for an exciting...

Beauty/massage Therapist

Mada Sora Day Spa

Mackay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

The beautiful Mada Sora Day Spa is looking for a beauty/massage therapist to join our team.There are options for Au pair and accommodation available as well....

5mth ago

The beautiful Mada Sora Day Spa is looking for a beauty/massage therapist to join our team.There are options for Au pair and accommodation available as well....

Hiring Local Residents From Mackay And Nearby Suburbs For Dido Utility Roles

Sirrom Premium Employer

Mackay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

SIRROM, a trusted industry leader and provider with 50 years in Life Support and Facilities Management, is expanding! We excel in delivering exceptional food and...

6mth ago

SIRROM, a trusted industry leader and provider with 50 years in Life Support and Facilities Management, is expanding! We excel in delivering exceptional food and...

Housekeeping Position

Complete Island Services

Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Complete Island Services on Hamilton Island is looking Housekeeper.Requirement:1. Housekeeping/ cleaning experience desirable.2. Full license driver.3....

8mth ago

Complete Island Services on Hamilton Island is looking Housekeeper.Requirement:1. Housekeeping/ cleaning experience desirable.2. Full license driver.3....

 

Build Your Own Travel Package

East Coast Tours

Use Discount Code: BJB15 to get $15 off your booking with Happy Travels

Use Discount Code: BJB15 to get $15 off your booking with Happy Travels.

Trade Assistant

East Coast Shipwrights

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

A capable, fit person to assist with the refit of a 65 ft (20m) Sailing yacht, on the water in Airlie Beach.Work will be supporting tradesman and assisting woodwork,...

8mth ago

A capable, fit person to assist with the refit of a 65 ft (20m) Sailing yacht, on the water in Airlie Beach.Work will be supporting tradesman and assisting woodwork,...

Door Knocker For Solar Energy

Prestige Renewables Premium Employer

Mackay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Job DescriptionJob Opportunity at Prestige RenewablesPosition:Location: Mackay & The Whitsundays QLDAbout Us:Join our energetic and vibrant team at...

8mth ago

Job DescriptionJob Opportunity at Prestige RenewablesPosition:Location: Mackay & The Whitsundays QLDAbout Us:Join our energetic and vibrant team at...

Property Help

Fletcher

Finch hatton, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Hi , I am looking for someone or a couple to help out around my property, I have 5 acres of rainforest and need help maintaining pathways , mowing and snipping and...

11mth ago

Hi , I am looking for someone or a couple to help out around my property, I have 5 acres of rainforest and need help maintaining pathways , mowing and snipping and...

Door To Door Appointment Setting

Prestige Renewables Premium Employer

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Job Opportunity at Prestige RenewablesPosition:Location: Airlie BeachAbout Us:Join our energetic and vibrant team at Prestige Renewables, a leading...

11mth ago

Job Opportunity at Prestige RenewablesPosition:Location: Airlie BeachAbout Us:Join our energetic and vibrant team at Prestige Renewables, a leading...

Machinist

ARG Workforce

Proserpine, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

ARG Workforce is currently looking for machinists and boilermakers for our clients workshop in Proserpine, about 30 minutes from Airlie Beach.Machinists must have...

1yr+ ago

ARG Workforce is currently looking for machinists and boilermakers for our clients workshop in Proserpine, about 30 minutes from Airlie Beach.Machinists must have...

Au Pair/nanny: Part-time Or Full-time Opportunity

Whitsundays

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Seeking a live-in au pair for a family with a single father and two boys. You get the benefit of a place to stay for free and ability to take on other weekday work....

1yr+ ago

Seeking a live-in au pair for a family with a single father and two boys. You get the benefit of a place to stay for free and ability to take on other weekday work....

Experienced Barber / Hairdresser

SRJ Industries

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

WHV encouraged to apply;Kazza's Barber Shop have multiple opportunities available for experienced barbers and/or hairdressers! Come and join our family owned and...

1yr+ ago

WHV encouraged to apply;Kazza's Barber Shop have multiple opportunities available for experienced barbers and/or hairdressers! Come and join our family owned and...

 

Bar Attendant / All Rounder

Nebo Hotel

Nebo, QLD, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Nebo Hotel require an all rounder for a position within our venue for immediate start. We are a fast paced Country Hotel with great Country Hospitality. We are a...

1yr+ ago

Nebo Hotel require an all rounder for a position within our venue for immediate start. We are a fast paced Country Hotel with great Country Hospitality. We are a...

Part-time Nanny

Whitsundays

Cannonvale, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Looking for a nanny with own car to come take care of my two kids a few days per week. Ideal would be you can do school runs 3x per week. Some cooking, definitely...

1yr+ ago

Looking for a nanny with own car to come take care of my two kids a few days per week. Ideal would be you can do school runs 3x per week. Some cooking, definitely...

Retail Sales Consultant

Mr Travel Group and Whitsunday Catamarans

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Retail Sales Consultant based in Airlie Beach.Sailing Whitsundays is looking for an adventurous, enthusiastic individual to join our team.You will be based...

1yr+ ago

Retail Sales Consultant based in Airlie Beach.Sailing Whitsundays is looking for an adventurous, enthusiastic individual to join our team.You will be based...

Looking For A Long-term Au Pair

Whitsundays

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Family of three (parent + 2 kids) looking for an au pair to join us hopefully for an extended stay. Shorter considered. (Let me know how long your thinking.)Please...

2yr+ ago

Family of three (parent + 2 kids) looking for an au pair to join us hopefully for an extended stay. Shorter considered. (Let me know how long your thinking.)Please...

Garden Labourer

Houlding

Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Garden labourer required for weeding, pruning, tidying, strimming etc$30 per hour

2yr+ ago

Garden labourer required for weeding, pruning, tidying, strimming etc$30 per hour

Au Pair In The Whitsundays

Whitsundays

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Single parent family seeks kind and diligent au pair to join us for a short or long-term stay. Requiring a very organised and clean person with great children skills,...

2yr+ ago

Single parent family seeks kind and diligent au pair to join us for a short or long-term stay. Requiring a very organised and clean person with great children skills,...

Australia's Beef Capital, Rockhampton - Part-time Property Manager/s Wanted

Clancholla House

The Range, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Seeking an honest and reliable property manager for a short-term rental property in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. 15 hours of work per week (per person) required...

2yr+ ago

Seeking an honest and reliable property manager for a short-term rental property in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. 15 hours of work per week (per person) required...

Adventure Guide / Dive Instructor/ Dive Master

AQUA5 Island Safari

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Island Safari are seeking dive instructors and dive masters to assist in scuba diving tours .Our high speed vessel operates charters from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven...

2yr+ ago

Island Safari are seeking dive instructors and dive masters to assist in scuba diving tours .Our high speed vessel operates charters from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven...

Casual And Seasonal Positions (farming, Harvest, Processing, Despatch)

Tassal

Proserpine, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

We are now taking applications for seasonal teams across multiple departments, based at our largest prawn farm and production facility, Proserpine Prawn Farm.In...

2yr+ ago

We are now taking applications for seasonal teams across multiple departments, based at our largest prawn farm and production facility, Proserpine Prawn Farm.In...

Housekeeper Wanted

Martinique Whitsunday Resort

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Qualifications & experienceA level of fitness as you will be required to go up and down stairs frequently.Experience is preferable but we are willing to consider...

2yr+ ago

Qualifications & experienceA level of fitness as you will be required to go up and down stairs frequently.Experience is preferable but we are willing to consider...

Demi Chef

Delaware North

Lizard Island, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

To assist us in delivering a premium customer experience in this amazing environment, Delaware North at Lizard Island Resort are looking for a talented Demi Chef to...

2yr+ ago

To assist us in delivering a premium customer experience in this amazing environment, Delaware North at Lizard Island Resort are looking for a talented Demi Chef to...

 

Chef De Partie

Pacific Hotels Group

Mackay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Pacific Hotels Group is an Australian owned and operated company that currently has 5 hotels around Australia, and we are growing!We are seeking a suitably...

Pacific Hotels Group is an Australian owned and operated company that currently has 5 hotels around Australia, and we are growing!We are seeking a suitably...

All Rounder, Food And Beverage And Housekeeping

Mantra Mackay

Mackay Harbour, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Looking for people with experience in Hotels to join our team. Must hold visa and be willing to work nights and weekends.

3yr+ ago

Looking for people with experience in Hotels to join our team. Must hold visa and be willing to work nights and weekends.

 

All Rounder

Waymark Hotels Pty Ltd

Proserpine, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Hotel Metropole are seeking All Rounders to join the team in Proserpine!As an All Rounder you will be responsible in providing all aspects of service throughout...

Hotel Metropole are seeking All Rounders to join the team in Proserpine!As an All Rounder you will be responsible in providing all aspects of service throughout...

Room Attendant

Ibis Mackay

Mackay, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Casual Loaded pay rates starting from $27.15 per hour on weekdays and up to $38.00 per hour on Sundays! Positions available now. Work available year round....

3yr+ ago

Casual Loaded pay rates starting from $27.15 per hour on weekdays and up to $38.00 per hour on Sundays! Positions available now. Work available year round....

Haulout Drivers

Canegrowers Mackay

Mackay Region, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Feeling like working a beautiful winter in the canefields of the Mackay-Whitsunday region?Mackay has access to great fishing, diving and snorkelling, mountain hiking...

3yr+ ago

Feeling like working a beautiful winter in the canefields of the Mackay-Whitsunday region?Mackay has access to great fishing, diving and snorkelling, mountain hiking...

House Keepers And Kitchen Hands

Job Hunter Australia

Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

We have multiple kitchen hand and housekeeping and kitchen hands positions available in Tieri, Blackwater, Glenden, and SarinaHouse Keeper role involvescleaning...

3yr+ ago

We have multiple kitchen hand and housekeeping and kitchen hands positions available in Tieri, Blackwater, Glenden, and SarinaHouse Keeper role involvescleaning...

Jobs in Airlie Beach & The Whitsunday Islands

Australia might be home to some stunning natural wonders, but few places are quite as spectacular as the Airlie Beach/Whitsunday region.

Jobs in Airlie Beach & The Whitsunday Islands
Find jobs in Airlie Beach & The Whitsunday Islands, QLD

Airlie Beach, on the Australian mainland, is the gateway to the Whitsundays, a succession of stunning islands nestled amongst the coral of the Great Barrier Reef. It could be argued that the islands outdo the reef for beauty - with lush tropical greenery falling into sand as white as fine china, the word ‘jaw dropping' feels like an understatement.

But are Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays must-see destinations for a working holidaymaker? And what exactly might the city offer 417 and 462 visa holders?

Let's take a look.

Where is the Whitsunday region, and how do I get there?

Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands are located in the tropical north of Queensland, Australia's second largest state. The area is 1100 km north of Brisbane, the state capital. The nearest major centre is Townsville, 275 km northwest.

Because of its remoteness, most holidaymakers travel to the area by plane, via either Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland (38 km south of Airlie Beach), or Hamilton Island Airport. Both airports are regularly serviced by east coast cities. But with the Great Barrier Reef stretching along the north Queensland coast, many backpackers choose to drive the length of the state, with the Whitsundays just one stop on the way.

What are Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands famous for?

While right next door to each other, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday islands are known for two very different things.

A small city that acts as both the gateway to the Whitsundays and as the region's economic hub, Airlie Beach is known as a vibrant and fun town - a place where the party doesn't really stop.

The Whitsunday Islands, on the other hand, are known for their incredible natural beauty, and therefore have a more tranquil and laid back reputation. Between the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach, this region is unique as it is spectacular.

What are the Whitsunday region's must see attractions?

  1. The Great Barrier Reef: The prime (and sometimes the only) reason visitors head to the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest and most spectacular reef system on the planet. There are endless opportunities to snorkel, dive and sail the area.
  2. Hamilton Island: Of the Whitsunday's archipelago of 74 islands, only a handful are inhabited, of which Hamilton is the largest and most famous. Here you'll find some of the most luxurious and exclusive accommodation in the region, and you'll be perfectly placed to explore the reef and surrounds.
  3. Whitehaven Beach: The name doesn't lie - you'll probably never see sand quite as white as that on Whitehaven, which is sandwiched by turquoise waters on one side, and tropical greenery on the other.
  4. Conway National Park: Airlie Beach is located on the edge of Conway National Park, where hiking trails, lookouts and wildlife dot a lush, tropical expanse.
  5. Proserpine River Crocodiles: Getting tired of all this coastal beauty? No problem - simply head inland to the Proserpine River and watch the area's giant crocs put on a show.

Where should I stay in Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands?

  1. For a discount dorm bed: The Whitsunday branch of Australia's biggest hostel chain, Airlie Beach YHA does not disappoint, with excellent amenities, a welcoming vibe, and an ideal location.
  2. For something slightly fancier: A more boutique and private choice for backpackers, the atmosphere at Bush Village Budget Cabins is best described as chill. Here you'll get privacy and comfort without breaking the budget.
  3. To treat yourself: Do you want to make your trip to the Whitsundays truly unforgettable, and are you happy to splurge? Check out qualia, an incredible resort found on the primest of prime real estate on Hamilton Island.

Is there work for backpackers in Airlie Beach or the Whitsunday Islands?

If you're a backpacker with a 417 or 462 visa looking for a job, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands are a fantastic option. As one of Australia's most famous destinations, there's an incredible amount of seasonal, casual and part time work for those willing to do it. And not just in the tourism industry, but in all the other industries that are built around it.

You also have the joy of living and working in one of the most naturally beautiful areas in the world. Many Whitsunday experiences are beyond the budget of working holidaymakers, but if you work in the tourism industry, these same experiences could become part of your daily life!

So, are Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands worth a visit for a working holidaymaker? 100%. They're worth a visit for everyone, but if you're offered the chance to live and work here, all the better.

You can also take a look at our Island Jobs page for Island Resort jobs specific to the hospitality industry.

But these are all just words. There's really only one way to understand the magnificence of the Whitsunday region, and that's to take a look for yourself!