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

Liu got the email at 11pm Beijing time. Visa granted. By morning she’d shortlisted four hospitality groups in Sydney, all of which had hired Mandarin-speaking baristas before.

If you’re in China 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 China

• Form Worker — Brisbane North — Brisbane, QLD
• Concreter — Brisbane, QLD
• Labourer (Multiple Sites) — Brisbane, QLD
• Mango Picker — Wet Season — Mareeba, QLD
• Farm Hand — General Duties — Mareeba, QLD
• Tractor Operator — Mareeba, QLD
• Hotel Housekeeper — Perth, WA
• Construction Labourer — North Brisbane — Brisbane, QLD

FAQ for applicants from China

• Can I apply from China? Yes — applicants in China 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.