Jobs That Qualify for WHV Regional Work Requirements

If you want to experience a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) in Australia, finding the right regional jobs is essential. Certain jobs in tourism, hospitality, agriculture, mining, and disaster recovery qualify as specified work to meet the visa requirements. This guide outlines the main job categories that can help you achieve your regional work experience.

Tourism & Hospitality Jobs in Northern and Remote Australia

Tourism and hospitality work is considered eligible specified work for a second or third Working Holiday visa (Subclass 462 & 417). Jobs include:

• Accommodation: Hotels, hostels, camping parks, and guesthouses

• Food and beverage: Cafes, takeaways, catering, pubs, and clubs

• Tourist services: Tour guides, adventure instructors, travel, events, and venues

Examples: Chef, guest service agent, dive instructor, tour bus driver

Plant & Animal Cultivation Jobs – Regional Australia

Work in plant and animal cultivation involves harvesting, packing, or processing fruit, vegetables, and animal products. Eligible roles include:

• Fruit picking on orchards

• Propagating plants or fungi

• Processing plant products

• Dairy production from raw materials

• Horse breeding & stud farming

• Feeding & herding cattle

• Conservation & reforestation

• Zoo work involving plants or animals

Note: General gardening and secondary processing (e.g., winemaking, meat processing) are not eligible.

Fishing, Pearling & Tree Farming Jobs – Regional Australia

These jobs are eligible for regional work experience if performed in the designated regions. Work undertaken in the areas of plant and animal cultivation, fishing and pearling, and tree farming and felling must be described in the list below to meet the specified work requirement.

Fishing and Pearling:

• Catching fish and other aquatic species

• Culturing pearls and pearl shell

• Tree farming and felling

Tree Farming and Felling:

• Planting or caring for trees to be harvested

• Felling trees in plantations or forests

• Transporting felled trees to mills or processors

Mining & Construction Jobs

Eligible mining roles include (for Subclass 417 only):

• Coal, metal ore, oil, and gas mining

• Quarrying and exploration

• Mining support services, including cleaning

Construction work in regional areas includes:

• Residential and commercial building construction

• Landscaping, site preparation, and painting

• Fencing, scaffolding, and support or cleaning services

Bushfire Recovery Work

Eligible if performed in declared bushfire-affected areas. Work may include:

• Rebuilding fences and caring for wildlife

• Supporting volunteer organisations

• Demolition, trench digging, land clearing

• Construction or repair of roads, bridges, fencing, irrigation, and sewage systems

Paid or volunteer work counts.

Natural Disaster Recovery Work

Eligible if performed after 31 December 2021 in declared flood, cyclone, or severe weather areas. Jobs include:

• Cleaning, moving furniture, rubbish removal

• Demolition, land clearing, earth moving

• Construction or repair of roads, bridges, fences, irrigation, and sewage

• Admin, coordination, and customer service for flood support

• Transporting food, medications, and caring for affected animals

• Supporting charities and government disaster response

Regional Work Experience Jobs for Working Holiday Visa: Book A Consultation

Gaining the right regional work experience is a key step toward applying for a second or third Working Holiday Visa in Australia. By completing eligible work in tourism, hospitality, agriculture, mining, or disaster recovery, you can meet the visa requirements efficiently.

Book a consultation with our migration experts at RACC to plan your next steps and maximise your chances of visa approval.

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