Your CV

First it is important to get your CV in order, thus giving yourself the best chance of finding employment. Make sure you emphasise all of your skills and make it relevant to the job you are applying for.

If you have worked in Australia or overseas before then that is a big advantage, so mention this. If you are from a non-English speaking country then make sure you highlight your language skills.

How you go about finding work is going to depend on what kind of employment you are looking for.

The majority of travellers are looking for casual bar and hospitality work. For this, you can expect to earn anywhere between $12 and $25 an hour, although, of course, this is just a rough guide. Remember, hospitality work can be seasonal, with employers looking to boost their staff levels for the busy summer period.

For those looking for office-based work, job agencies in Australia are an excellent resource.

If you send your CV to as many agencies as possible you will vastly improve your chances of finding work quickly, particularly in the city areas. There are also a number of on-line agencies to whom you can send your CV.

Some agencies specialise in certain areas so make sure you hunt around for the best one for you.

If you are looking for secretarial work/office admin expect to earn in the region of $20 per hour. Qualified professionals can expect to earn significantly more.

Those looking for reliable labour work should check out the classified sections of local newspapers and the British Balls! magazine. There will literally be hundreds of jobs advertised, especially at the weekend. Labourers can expect to earn between $18 and $25, depending on the work, although you will need your own work boots.