Rural/Agricultural work for 2nd year WHV. Melbourne, VIC.

[Manchesto]

Hi there! I'm Eric,

 

 

I was just reading a post on the forum concerning agricultural work (fruit/harvest) in VIC. I'm becoming frustrated when looking on google, as I have no idea what to search to get useful results.

 

I will contact some of the farms on the list provided, but I was wondering if any of you knew any other jobs in the eastern area of Melbourne? I am trying to get my 2nd year WHV due to meeting a girl (cliché I know), who lives in the eastern suburbs & would prefer if I could stay near her.

 

I have 5 months left on my current visa and so it would be ideal if I could organise my agricultural work ASAP.

 

Thank you very much for any possible help!

[Guest]

Have you tried this thread of listings

 

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/backpacker-job-vacancies/142715-fruit-picking-jobs-victoria-australia-contacts.html

 

Be aware it may be the wrong season for some of this type of work. Consider other options that would qualify you for your 2nd year.

[Him again]

Try the flower nurseries in Monbulk and Seville hard work but in the area that you are looking for. Back in 1998 I just walked in at a nursery and had 6 month work out of it, at that time Emerald backpackers hostel had good contacts so maybe worth giving them a ring.

[NickyNook]

Be careful that any rural work you find is in an eligible postcode.

 

Melbourne metro areas are not eligible. Monbulk is not eligible.

 

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/postcodes.htm

[Guest]

Just ring up as many working hostels as possible and ask if they have any work going. Or just stay in one until work comes in.

 

Does it have to be victoria. I stayed at Berri Backpackers in SA and it was probably the nicest backpackers i've ever been to and had work going. The girl can wait a couple of months while you sort out an extra year stay surely?