Backpackers Farming in Australia
Farm Hand, Jackaroo Work, Jillaroo Work, Station Hand, Farm Labourer, Havesting Jobs, Fruit Picking, Seasonal Work

Backpacker Farming Jobs - OVERVIEW:
A great work & travel experience for all rolled into one. Young travellers and backpacker workders are particular sought-after for part time farming jobs as Jackaroo's & Jillaroos as farming is physically demanding. The work assigned to you will be almost entirely outside which can make your days work quite enjoyable as you experience life on a working farm. There'll be a lot of early mornings!

If you fancy life on a sheep station or cattle station, some organisations in Australia will teach backpackers farming skills like sheep shearing, cow milking, horse riding, motorbike riding and will help you find farm work after your training is finished.

Working on a farm may not be ideal if you are a traveller who has come to Australia for a year long party! However it can be a great way to escape the city and see the traditional hard working Australian outback spirit. Part time or full time farming jobs for backpackers is a great way to save money, as accommodation is generally provided for you and there is no big entertainment & shopping areas nearby to spend your money!

FARM WORK TASKS:
A huge variety of tasks may be available as part of farm work in Australia, such as looking after livestock, feeding animals, driving tractors, fencing repair, herding sheep, stable cleaning, cow milking, ploughing fields, fertilising, fruit picking jobs, weeding and the intriguingly named 'insect scouting'.

LOCATION:
All over Australia, often in pretty remote country locations. You could end up getting work on; Organic Farm, Cattle Station, Horse Stud, Dairy Farm, Sheep Station, Fruit Farm

DURATION:
You can just undertake farm work training, but if placed you should ecpect to work for at least 2 weeks. Or for a whole particular season or crop harvest. Some farms pay an additional bonus if you stay for the whole season or for a set period.

PAYMENT:
Many positions offer free accommodation and food in return for work and ample time to enjoy the farm or surrounding area. Some will also provide farm skill training for backpackers first. Many will also provide you with a salary on top.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
See: Seasonal Work Directory or search the internet for Farm Work. You may also be interested in Fruit Picking Jobs or check out our Australian Employment Guide for other employment options. If you are new to Australia be sure to see our Tourist Activity Guide, Transport Guide or Accommodation Guide.