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Go Work Travel

Beach sunset on the Australian coast
Working Holiday

Work. Explore.
Live Australia.

The Gold Coast is calling. Earn money, meet people from around the world, and build memories that last, with everything sorted before you land.

Aerial view of the Gold Coast Gold Coast, QLD
Why Gold Coast

Australia's best place to start your adventure

Surfers Paradise, beach sunsets and a laid-back lifestyle. The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most iconic places to live, work and travel, and it's our home base.

Instead of arriving with no plan, Go Work Travel sets you up before you land, so you start your trip ready, not stressed.

World-class beaches
300 days of sunshine
Huge job market
Easy travel from here
What you get

How Go Work Travel helps

We handle the logistics so you can focus on living the adventure.

Arrival sorted

Airport pickup, short-term accommodation and a local orientation so your first days feel easy.

Job support

Resume help, job board access and connections with Gold Coast employers across hospitality, tourism and more.

MARA-registered migration advisor

A dedicated MARA-registered advisor manages your entire Working Holiday Visa (417 or 462) application, giving it the best possible chance of approval.

Valued at $1,200

Admin set-up

SIM card, bank account, Tax File Number and superannuation, the essential admin handled quickly.

24/7 support

Real people available around the clock, from day-one nerves to a genuine emergency.

Travel planning

Flights, insurance and tips for exploring Australia beyond the Gold Coast, all through our team.

Get hired fast

Jobs you could work

Most working holiday roles are social, fun and easy to get into. The Gold Coast has year-round demand in these areas.

Cafés & restaurants
Bars & nightlife
Hotels & resorts
Tourism & attractions
Retail & service
Labour & warehouse
Farm work (2nd-year visa)
Other casual roles
Who qualifies

Do I qualify for a Working Holiday Visa?

The Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417 and 462) is open to citizens of more than 40 countries. Here's what you generally need.

Aged 18 to 30 at the time of applying (up to 35 for some countries).
Citizen of an eligible country — the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, South Korea and 40+ more.
No criminal history within the past five years.
Meet health requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Sufficient funds — around AUD $5,000 recommended to support your arrival.