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What is the virtual job fair?

It's the best way for you to secure a job - and peace of mind - before making the long journey down under. 

The teams at BUNAC and USIT have been talking to employers in Australia who are looking to hire a wide range of professionals for seasonal positions.

Our virtual job fair (July 25th - 29th) is a way for you to connect with these employers! All you have to do is sign up, interview and then land the job!

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Which employers are we working with?

When is the virtual job fair?

The virtual job fair will be taking place from Monday July 25th to Friday July 29th.

What jobs are on offer?

We have different employers that are looking for staff of all experience. You could be working as a chef in a spa on the West Coast or as a bar manager at a resort in the Outback! 

What are the start dates?

All positions will have a start date between September 15th – October 15th 2022.

FAQs

See which jobs are available

Employer name: Voyages

Description: When you become part of the Ayers Rock Resort team, you have the World Heritage-Listed Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park at your doorstep - along with all the incredible facilities and features the Resort has to offer.  There aren’t many jobs where - on your days off - you can walk the base of the Uluru, explore Kings Canyon, and learn about one of the World’s oldest living cultures. 

Don’t forget you’ll be working with a supportive team from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, where you can make some life-long friendships.

Job Title: Guest Services Agent / Receptionist

Pay: $24.22/hour

Short job Description: To undertake all guest service agent/front office duties in an efficient and friendly manner to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction whilst contributing to effective hotel operations. 

Job Title: Food & Beverage Supervisor

Pay: $28.23/hour

Short job Description: To maintain the highest level of guest satisfaction in the provision of Food & Beverage services whilst contributing to effective hotel operations.

Job Title: Grounds Person

Pay: $25.28/hour

Short job Description: To ensure the upkeep of the facilities available to guests, both indoors and outdoors as well as the general maintenance of trees, flowers, plants and grass on the premises. 

Job Title: Food & Beverage Attendant

Pay: $24.23/hour

Short job Description: To undertake all food and beverage attendant duties in an efficient and friendly manner to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction whilst contributing to effective hotel operations.

Job Title: Commercial Laundry Attendant

Pay: $23.17/hour

Short job Description: To provide quality clean linen for the Resort to use in the daily running of operations and contribute to our strategic goal to support, develop and retain Indigenous employees in order to achieve Indigenous employment targets.

Job Title: Trades Assistant

Pay: $25.28/hour

Short job Description: To ensure all maintenance requests are acted on quickly, safely and thoroughly including assisting tradespersons in all trade related works when required, in a proactive and professional manner.

Job Title: Porter

Pay: $24.22/hour

Short job Description: To undertake all porter and front office duties in an efficient and friendly manner to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction whilst contributing to effective hotel operations.

Job Title: Outdoor Dining Attendant

Pay: $24.22/hour

Short job Description: An outdoor enthusiast who wants to make guests experience once in a life time! You will be serving our guest and watching the sunset all while working under the night sky with Uluru and Kata Tjuta as your backdrop.

Job Title: Room Attendant

Pay: $23.17/hour

Short job Description: To ensure the the highest hygiene and luxury room standards on the guests' arrival as well as the maintenance of these standards throughout the stay of all guests.

Job Title: Kitchen Steward

Pay: $23.17/hour

Short job Description: To undertake all kitchen stewarding duties in an efficient and friendly manner to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction whilst contributing to effective hotel operations.

Job Title: Hotel Duty Manager

Pay: $29.23/hour

Short job Description: Ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction is maintained in all operations, supervise the front office team and be an example in all guest interactions as well as fellow staff interactions.  

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Jobs at Voyages

How do I sign up?

We need some basic information from you before you can sign up to interview with one of the employers.

Do I need to have a booking?

No – the virtual job fair is free to everyone! We have to collect your details to pass on to the employer but you don’t need an active booking.

Do I need a visa to work in Australia?

Yes. To legally work in Australia, you will need to have a working holiday visa. Should you want to have our help applying for the visa, you can sign up to our programme.

When is the job fair?

The virtual job fair will be taking place from Monday, July 25th to Friday, July 29th.

Is there an opportunity to interview another time?

Some employers will be available for a one-off event on August 5th 2022. Please contact us if you are unavailable during the week long job fair.

Are there set start dates?

Employers will be offering jobs with a start date between September 15th 2022 to October 15th 2022. Some employers may be flexible and ask if you can start earlier.

What jobs are on offer?

All our employers will be looking for a variety of different positions. Most positions are hospitality based.

Can I interview with more than one employer?

Sadly not. You will only be able to interview with one employer at a time. Should you not be offered a position, or if you decline an offer of employment, you will be able to sign up to the one day off event on August 5th 2022.

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Employer name: Cape Lodge

Description: A Luxury Lodge of Australia nestled in the heart of the Margaret River wine region. Home to 22 rooms, a private residence and an iconic restaurant. A tranquil home away from home, guests are invited to while away the days with a book under the shade of a peppermint tree, by the pool with a glass of wine in hand, or for those with an energetic inclination, there is tennis and croquet on-site.

We deliver unique experiences across accommodation, food and beverage, fashion, and sport. We invest in lifestyle services, products and experiences that bring the unique essence of Western Australia to our patrons.

Job Title: Kitchen Attendant

Pay: From $27.15/hour

Short job Description: Assist the kitchen team with mise en place and run a section during service periods demonstrating a high level of professionalism, speed and making sure to adhere to all Z1Z safety procedures.

Job Title: Housekeeper

Pay: From $21.72/hour

Short job Description: Fulfil all responsibilities as Housekeeper for all accommodation within Cape Lodge. The housekeeper performs a variety of housekeeping duties including vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing, and laundering linen.

Job Title: Guest Service Attendant

Pay: From $29.59/hour

Short job Description: Responsible for exceptional delivery of Guest Services and Relations, reservation, conversation, and processing, exceeding expectations in all aspect of our guest’s experience at Cape Lodge and throughout the Margaret River region

Job Title: Food & Beverage Attendant

Pay: From $28.08/hour

Short job Description: Reporting to the Restaurant Manager & Assistant Restaurant Manager, you aim to provide high level food and beverage service to guests in line with established core hospitality values and promote the company values of the venue. 

Job Title: Chef

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Assist the kitchen team with mise-en-place and run a section during service periods demonstrating a high level of professionalism, speed and making sure to adhere to all Z1Z safety procedures.

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Jobs at Cape Lodge

Employer name: Cooee

Description: Cooee is a contemporary casual restaurant located on the banks of the Swan River as part of the Swan Brewery. With an inviting menu that runs from early morning, through the sunny daylight hours and into the night, this is a place to call your place – it’s your morning ritual, your lunchtime local, date-venue or go to for delicious meal with a view. Relax while you sit back and watch the world drift away.

Our menu relies on local producers with fresh seasonal produce and sustainable practices and with respect for our environment we are going to choose to limit our use of single-use plastics wherever possible.

Job Title: Chef

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Assist the kitchen team with mise en place and run a section during service periods demonstrating a high level of professionalism, speed and making sure to adhere to all Z1Z safety procedures.

Job Title: Barista

Pay: From $21.72/hour

Short job Description: To provide high level espresso coffee service to dine in guests and take away customers in line with Z1Z core values and assist the overall front of house floor team in delivering a memorable experience.

Job Title: Food & Beverage Attendant

Pay: From $21.72/hour

Short job Description: To provide high level food and beverage service to guests in line with established core hospitality values and promote the company values of the venue.

Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: The Assistant Restaurant Manager will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager, Supervisors, and all members of the front of house team to actively embody, inspire, and teach skills that will spread and promote the core hospitality values of Cooee and Z1Z.

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Jobs at Cooee

Employer name: Gaia Retreat & Spa

Description: Australia’s most awarded boutique lifestyle retreat, Gaia Retreat & Spa offers a luxurious nurturing space for those wishing to relax, realign and recharge. The hinterland oasis is set up the highest peak in our shire, in the exquisite heartland hills behind Byron bay. The healing capital of Australia. Gaia is home to 22 luxury rooms and suites, a restaurant and retail store.

Internationally recognised as a global leader in personalised health and wellbeing, the property features a naturopathic consulting room, day spa, saltwater heated swimming pool, sauna, yoga and fitness studio, and tennis court.

Job Title: Chef

Pay: From $31.45/hour

Short job Description: Assist the kitchen team with mise en place and run a section during service periods demonstrating a high level of professionalism, speed and making sure to adhere to all Z1Z safety procedures.

Job Title: Housekeeper

Pay: From $28.08/hour

Short job Description: To fulfill all responsibilities as Housekeeper for all accommodation and areas within Gaia Retreat and Spa. The housekeeper will perform a variety of housekeeping duties including vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing, and laundering linen.

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Jobs at Gaia Retreat & Spa

Employer name: Indigo Oscar

Description: Located in the iconic Indiana Tea house in Cottesloe Indigo Oscar is a Latin-American inspired restaurant. Providing locals and beach goers alike a resting place away from the Indian ocean swell.

Named after the phonetic initials for the Indian Ocean, Indigo Oscar boasts one of the best views around, with the dining space located smack bang on Cottesloe Beach so you can watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean while beachgoers enjoy the waves below.

Job Title: Chef

Pay: From $28.08/hour

Short job Description: Assist the kitchen team with mise en place and run a section during service periods demonstrating a high level of professionalism, speed and making sure to adhere to all Z1Z safety procedures.

Job Title: Food & Beverage Attendant

Pay: From $28.08/hour

Short job Description: To provide high level food and beverage service to guests in line with established core hospitality values and promote the company values of the venue.

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Jobs at Indigo Oscar

(the link for signing up and interviewing is at the bottom of this page)

Please click here to start the process!

Job Title: Cruise Attendant

Pay: From $21.72/hour

Short job Description: Your responsibilities include, among other tasks, general cash handling and paperwork duties, ensuring the galley area and cold room are maintained in a hygienic manner and ensuring all work surfaces, utensils, plates, etc are hygienically clean for the preparation, serving and storage of all food

Job Title: Coxwain

Pay: From $21.72/hour

Short job Description: Ensure all marine operations equipment is maintained and   operated in accordance with company standard and guidelines, manufacturers specifications, and company directives which may be given from time to time. Ensure all equipment remains clean and in a good working order.

Job Title: Camp Assistant (Arkaba Homestead, South Australia Outback)

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Offer a down to earth, yet attentive level of service, helping with a wide range of tasks, including room preparation as well as assistance with kitchen and outdoor activities. You are rostered 10 days on with accommodation and food allowance, and 4 days off to embrace what South Australia has to offer.

Job Title: Camp Assistant (Bamurru Plains, Northern Territory Outback)

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Offer a down to earth, yet attentive level of service, helping with a wide range of tasks, including room preparation as well as assistance with kitchen and outdoor activities. You are rostered 14 days on with accommodation and food allowance, and 7 days off to explore the Northern Territory.

Job Title: Customer Service Assistant

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Working with our Sky Diving department, you will be checking customers in prior to their sky dive and are the main point of contact on the day. You'll also run through and complete all the necessary paperwork, ensure all payments are taken and upsell jump and merchandise to the customer

Job Title: Dive Instructor

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Ensuring compliance with all Experience Co. Policies and Procedures, liaising with the Dive Supervisor and mate regarding day-to-day operations and ensuring all vessel equipment is maintained in accordance with company standard and guidelines, manufacturer's specifications and directives.

Job Title: Field Guide (Arkaba Homestead, South Australia Outback)

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Facilitating the natural history of the Flinders Ranges through knowledge and passionate delivery to guests, during guided activities by driving and on foot. Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to in all guided activities and further the cause of conservation through the education of guests.

Job Title: Field Guide (Bamurru Plains, Northern Territory Outback)

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Educating guests in the natural history of the region through conducting activities by airboat, riverboat, 4WD safari and on foot, ensuring that safety procedures are adhered to in all guided activities and that vehicles and equipment are maintained for operations.

Job Title: Skydive Ground Crew Team Member

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Work with the team to implement effective customer service and ensure operations proceed as efficiently as possible, whilst delivering a brilliant experience for customers. Perform duties including checking in customers, coordinating daily bookings and implementing safety procedures.

Job Title: Guide - Maria Island, Tasmania

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Responsible for assisting with the overall running of the walk including, ensuring the well-being and safety of our guests and staff, meeting deadlines, maximising, customer satisfaction, maintaining hygiene and housekeeping standards, delivering post trip feedback and incident reporting.

Job Title: Instructor - Treetops Adventures

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Interact with patrons, in a courteous, polite and informative  manner. Monitor spectators, children and participants to ensure   orderly and safe conduct. Receive,  store  and  issue  equipment and safety gears. Safely equip participants with harness, helmet and gloves.

Job Title: Lead Guide - Maria Island, Tasmania

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Responsible for overseeing the overall running of the walk, ensuring the well-being and safety of our guests and staff, meeting deadlines, maximising customer satisfaction, maintaining hygiene and housekeeping standards, delivering post trip feedback and incident reporting.

Job Title: Marine Biologist

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Review current material, recreate and conducting marine biology and marine environmental presentations. Conduct guided snorkelling and/or diving tours that include marine interpretation as well as conducting fish-feeding presentations with associated educational interpretation.

Job Title: Master IV / Master V Diver

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Ensuring compliance with all Experience Co Policies and Procedures, compliance with PADI Standards and that crew are inducted, trained and maintain competency with their required daily duties as well as in emergency procedures. Ensure emergency drills are carried out regularly.

Job Title: Sales Agent (Reservations)

Pay: From $22.46/hour

Short job Description: Ensure incoming phone bookings, emails, online chat and general correspondence are handled in a professional and prompt manner. Process payments and confirm all reservations. Check in passengers prior to tour boarding in a friendly and timely manner, providing them with all essential info.

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Jobs at Experience Co.

Employer name: Experience Co.

Description: Since our start in 1999 in Wollongong, Australia, our company has immersed adventurers from all over the world in incredible experiences, building a reputation for safety, friendliness and excellence. We began in 1999 by offering tandem skydives on North Wollongong beach under the name Skydive the Beach, and then in 2015 we listed the company on the ASX to enable further growth. 

Now operating as Experience Co (ASX:EXP), we manage 12 skydiving drop zones across Australia and three in New Zealand. We also provide rain forest tours, tropical island tours and boat tours to the Great Barrier Reef in North Queensland, Australia

Employer name: Good Group

Description: Good Group Hospitality is one of Australia’s largest and most successful food and beverage businesses with restaurants and bars in Sydney and Melbourne.

The company prides its success on a combination of award-winning cuisine, excellent service, creative wine and beverage offerings and unique locations, often beside the water.

With a commitment to socialising and offering premium ‘fun-dining’ experiences, their twenty years of experience in the hospitality sector shines through.

Job Title: Supervisor

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Experienced Supervisor experience in a hospitality/restaurant venue, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, RSA, well presented, good communication and ability to work and manage a team.

Job Title: Wine Waiter

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Wine and Beverage experience in hospitality/restaurant or similar, sound knowledge of beverages/wines, WSET an advantage, RSA, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: Sommelier

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Sommelier experience in a premium restaurant or similar, sound/strong knowledge of beverages/wines, WSET an advantage, RSA, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: All-Rounder

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Some hospitality experience is a bonus but not necessary, training can & will be provided, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, RSA[can be obtained], well presented, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: Experienced Waiter

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Experienced Waiting experience in a hospitality/restaurant venue, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, RSA, well presented, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: Host

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Host experience in hospitality, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, well presented, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: Bar Tender

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Bar experience, Sound knowledge of beverages, RSA, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: Bar Manager

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Supervisor or Managerial experience in hospitality, Sound knowledge of beverages, RSA, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Supervisor or Managerial experience in hospitality, enjoys working in a fast and fun paced environment, RSA, good communication and ability to work with and in a team.

Job Title: Apprentice Chef

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Engaging, keen, willing to join a caring and experienced BOH team as an apprentice. Good communication and ability to work in a team.

Job Title: Kitchen Hand

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Previous Kitchen hand experience in a commercial kitchen, good communication and ability to work in a team.

Job Title: Cook

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Previous Cook experience in a commercial kitchen, good communication and ability to work in a team.

Job Title: Chef

Pay: From $21.38/hour depending on experience

Short job Description: Previous Chef experience in a commercial kitchen, culinary qualification, good communication and ability to work in a team.

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Jobs at Good Group

Employer name: Merivale

Description: We're passionate about delivering unique and memorable experiences to every person who steps into one of our venues, and we’re on a mission to create the same magical experience for our people. After all, we couldn't do what we do without you. 

With over 80 venues and counting in Sydney and its surrounding towns and coastline, the opportunities are endless, and there’s never been a better time to join. Explore the opportunities available at Merivale and apply today.

Job Title: Bartender

Pay: From $27.15/hour

Short job Description: Pouring of beer, wine, and spirit mixes. Basic to expert level cocktail knowledge depending on the venue, excellent guest engagement a must-have. Serving basic mixed drinks, beer and wine in a fun, loud, high volume club environment. Must be fun, engaging and guest focussed, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Job Title: Restaurant Wait Staff + Runners

Pay: From $27.15/hour (From $26.15/hour for Runners)

Short job Description: If you are passionate, driven, and take pride in going above and beyond for guests every day, then this is the role for you! Having at least a year’s experience in a high-end restaurant and a similar position (good wine and beverage knowledge is a plus. Having a positive, bubbly, and energetic personality is a must!

Job Title: Floor Staff

Pay: From $27.15/hour 

Short job Description: Requires a mix of food and drinks service. Experience in tray service and ability to carry three plates preferred but can be taught to the right person.

Job Title: Hosts

Pay: From $27.15/hour 

Short job Description: Be the first point of contact welcoming our guests to our venues and events. No experience is needed just a great personality and love for all things people and guest experience.

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Jobs at Merivale

Employer name: Hamilton Island

Description: Hamilton Island is one of 74 islands in the Whitsundays, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park off the Central Queensland Coast. Hamilton Island Enterprises operates 95% of the business on the island. With up to 1300 staff and 800 private residents it is the largest inhabited island in the area. The closest town on the mainland is Airlie Beach - 100 employees commute to the island every day. The island is 5km from North to South and 3.5km from East to West. Only 30% of the island is inhabited, with the other 70% left undeveloped. Hamilton Island can accommodate a total of 4000 guests in five types of accommodation ranging from 3 to 5 star. 

Job Title: Kitchen Steward

Pay: From $20.92/hour

Short job Description: Through regular inspection and cleaning, ensures that the kitchen areas are maintained in a safe, hygienic and presentable condition. Assists chefs in food preparation when required and adhering to Food Safe practices at all times

Job Title: Commis Chef

Pay: $59,200/year

Short job Description: To work both individually and as a member of a cohesive team to provide consistently high standards of food quality and production, whilst adhering to Hamilton Island Resort’s product standards and specifications

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Jobs at Hamilton Island