Working in Australia from Japan on a Temporary Activity (subclass 408)

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 Japan and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Temporary Activity (subclass 408), 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 Temporary Activity (subclass 408) jobs you can apply for from Japan

• Fence Builder — Roma, QLD
• Vineyard Worker — Margaret River, WA
• Pickers — Wine Harvest — Shepparton, VIC
• Pack Shed Worker — Horsham, VIC
• Citrus Picker — Peak Season — Griffith, NSW
• Sheep Shearer — Dubbo, NSW
• Cattle Mustering Crew — Roma, QLD
• Cane Cutter — Bundaberg, QLD

FAQ for applicants from Japan

• Can I apply from Japan? Yes — applicants in Japan can lodge for the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) before arriving.
• Where do I see live jobs? The list below pulls only roles open to Temporary Activity (subclass 408) holders.