Working in Australia from Afghanistan on a Work and Holiday (subclass 462)

Joaquín’s 408 PALM application was approved in Manila on a Wednesday. By the following Monday he’d been matched with a Mareeba mango farm and was packing for the wet season.

If you’re in Afghanistan and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Work and Holiday (subclass 462), this page tells you exactly what work rights you have, what kind of jobs are open to you in Australia right now, and how to start applying before you fly.

Live Work and Holiday (subclass 462) jobs you can apply for from Afghanistan

• Vintage Truck Loader — Swan Hill, VIC
• Marina Crew — Hervey Bay, QLD
• Camping Ground Host — Gympie, QLD
• Fence Builder — Roma, QLD
• Vineyard Worker — Margaret River, WA
• Bee-keeping Assistant — Broken Hill, NSW
• Surf Instructor — Busselton, WA
• Resort Lifeguard — Wagga Wagga, NSW

FAQ for applicants from Afghanistan

• Can I apply from Afghanistan? Yes — applicants in Afghanistan can lodge for the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) before arriving.
• Where do I see live jobs? The list below pulls only roles open to Work and Holiday (subclass 462) holders.