Question 1

What is Season?

Accepted Answer

Season is a platform that connects travellers on a Working Holiday Visa with employers offering seasonal work across Australia. You create one structured profile — no resume needed — and apply to hospitality, tourism, farm work, events, retail, administration, au pair, labour, and sports roles in one place.

Question 2

Is Season free to use?

Accepted Answer

Travellers will receive 1 year free membership at launch. Creating a profile, browsing jobs, and applying to roles is currently free for travellers but payment may be required for new season goers in the future.

Question 3

Do I need a resume to apply for jobs on Season?

Accepted Answer

No. Instead of uploading a resume, you build a structured profile covering your visa status, availability, work experience, skills, and certifications. Employers see this same profile every time you apply, so you never have to re-enter your details.

Question 4

What visa do I need to work in Australia through Season?

Accepted Answer

Most travellers on Season hold a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417 or 462). Season does not provide migration advice — always confirm your visa eligibility and conditions directly with the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent.

Question 5

What is the 88-day rule and how do jobs on Season count toward it?

Accepted Answer

The 88-day rule refers to the specified work requirement for a second-year Working Holiday Visa: 88 calendar days of eligible work in a designated regional area, in an eligible industry (such as agriculture, farm work, construction, mining, fishing, or tourism/hospitality in specific regions), completed during your current visa period. Where a Season job listing may be eligible, this will be indicated — but always verify your own eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs, as postcode, industry, and timing rules are strict and specific to your situation.

Question 6

What is the 6-month rule for Working Holiday Visa jobs?

Accepted Answer

Working Holiday Visa holders can generally work for the same employer for a maximum of 6 months. Certain sectors are exempt from this limit, including aged care, disability support, childcare, food processing, agriculture, and tourism/hospitality in some regions. If a role isn't exempt, you may need permission from the Department of Home Affairs to continue working with the same employer beyond 6 months.

Question 7

Can I work in aged care or disability support on a Working Holiday Visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Non-clinical support roles such as Assistant in Nursing (AIN) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) don't require formal registration and are open to Working Holiday Visa holders. These sectors are also commonly exempt from the standard 6-month same-employer limit, making them a popular option for longer placements.

Question 8

Do I need a car to work seasonal jobs in Australia?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the role. Farm work, home care, and some regional roles often require your own vehicle or a driver's licence, while hospitality, retail, and city-based roles typically don't. Season job listings clearly indicate whether a driver's licence or vehicle access is required, so you can filter for roles that match your situation.

Question 9

How does applying for a job work on Season?

Accepted Answer

When you find a role you're interested in, click Apply. Your Season profile is automatically shared with the employer — you won't need to re-enter your details. You'll be asked to answer any screening questions the employer has added, confirm your availability, and confirm you meet the role's basic requirements before your application is submitted.

Question 10

Can I apply to multiple jobs with one profile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You build your profile once, and it's used for every application. You only need to answer job-specific screening questions and confirm availability each time you apply.

Question 11

What happens after I accept a job placement?

Accepted Answer

Once an employer offers you a role and you accept it, a placement is created with a defined start and finish date. You can track this in your Placements dashboard, along with a calendar view, reminders, and the employer's profile and workplace details.

Question 12

Do I have to leave a review after a placement?

Accepted Answer

Reviews are mandatory within 7 days of a placement's end date. Reviews help build a trustworthy community and give other travellers real insight before they apply.

Question 13

Is my information safe on Season?

Accepted Answer

Season is built to Australian privacy standards. Sensitive information such as your full contact details is only shared with employers as part of an active application, not published publicly. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how your data is collected, used, and stored.

Question 14

What is Season and how does it help my business hire staff?

Accepted Answer

Season is a marketplace built specifically for seasonal hiring. Instead of sifting through resumes, you review structured traveller profiles that show visa status, availability, experience, and skills at a glance — helping you fill roles faster with candidates who are actually ready to work.

Question 15

Is Season free for employers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can create a company profile, post job listings, and review applicants at no cost.

Question 16

What do I need before posting a job?

Accepted Answer

Complete your company profile, then provide clear role details, pay, conditions, location, and a listing photo before publishing a job.

Question 17

What information do I need to provide when posting a job?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to provide role details (title, category, location, start date, duration), accommodation status if relevant, and any requirements such as skills, language level, or visa suitability. A listing photo is required for every job post as well as images related to the workplace to show travellers what you're about!

Question 18

Can I ask my own screening questions when hiring?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can add custom screening questions to any job listing, which travellers answer as part of their application. This helps you assess fit quickly without extra back-and-forth. Screening questions must be relevant to the role and cannot ask about protected characteristics such as age, race, religion, or medical history.

Question 19

Am I required to leave a review for travellers I hire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Reviews are mandatory within 7 days of a placement's end date. This keeps the platform accountable and helps other employers make informed hiring decisions. Repeated failure to submit reviews may affect your standing on the platform.

Question 20

Are Working Holiday Visa workers suitable for all roles?

Accepted Answer

Not automatically — this depends on the specific visa conditions, the sector, and the region. Season allows you to indicate whether a role is suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders, but you're responsible for confirming compliance with visa and employment law requirements for your business.

Question 21

What happens if a traveller I hire doesn't work out?

Accepted Answer

You're responsible for managing your own employment relationship, including any performance or conduct issues, in line with Australian workplace law. Season provides the marketplace connection and structured application data — it does not manage employment relationships directly.

Question 22

Is Season a recruitment agency?

Accepted Answer

No. Season is a marketplace that connects travellers and employers directly. We don't act as an employment agency, migration agent, or party to any employment agreement — the hiring relationship is between the traveller and the employer.

Question 23

Does Season guarantee I'll find a job or a hire?

Accepted Answer

No. Season makes it easier to connect, apply, and communicate, but we don't guarantee employment outcomes for travellers or successful hires for employers.

Question 24

Does Season provide migration or visa advice?

Accepted Answer

No. Season is not a registered migration agent and does not provide immigration advice. For anything related to visa eligibility, conditions, or applications, contact the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent.

Question 25

Which regions of Australia does Season cover?

Accepted Answer

Season covers seasonal work opportunities across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, North Queensland, Northern NSW, Perth, Adelaide, Tasmania, Darwin, Canberra, and regional areas in every state and territory.

Question 26

How do I contact Season for support?

Accepted Answer

You can reach the Season team at hello@season.careers. We aim to respond to all traveller and employer queries promptly.

frequently asked questions

For Travellers

For Employers

General