Working Holiday Visa
We Can Find You a Job!
The Pier Pods works directly with local employers across Townsville and regional QLD. Our guests get priority access to paid farm, marine, hospitality and trade roles — everything you need for your second-year visa.
Why stay with us
We've built the relationships. You get the work.
First preference hiring
We have direct relationships with local businesses across Townsville — farms, dive operators, construction and hospitality — who give our guests priority access when hiring.
Use us as your base
Stay close to the action. Our location puts you near jobs across Townsville and regional QLD — and we'll help get you placed fast so you can earn while you're here.
We do the legwork
Browse and apply directly through our jobs board. No recruiters, no fees, no runaround — just real local jobs matched to guests who are ready to work.
Current Vacancies
Jobs available to our guests.
How It Works
From check-in to day job in four steps.
Check in with us
Book a pod or bunk and tell us at the desk you're looking for 88-day work. We note your stay and activate your jobs board access.
Browse & apply
Log in with your booking reference. Browse all current vacancies and apply in one click — your stay details go with every application.
We make the intro
We forward your application to the employer and handle the warm introduction. Our relationship with them is your advantage.
Get placed & track days
Start work, earn money, and count your 88 days. We keep track and can confirm your placement for visa purposes.
88-Day Work Explained
What counts toward your second-year visa?
Working Holiday visa holders (subclass 417) may be eligible to apply for a second — or third — year by completing regional work in Australia. Here's the key info.
Days for a second year
Complete 88 days of specified work in a regional area during your first year to be eligible for a second-year Working Holiday visa.
Days for a third year
Complete a further 179 days of specified regional work during your second year to be eligible for a third-year visa.
Townsville qualifies
Townsville is a designated regional area in Northern Australia. Eligible tourism and hospitality work here may count toward your 88 or 179 day requirement.
Qualifying work categories
- 🌾 Plant & animal cultivation
- 🎣 Fishing & pearling
- 🌲 Tree farming & felling
- ⛏️ Mining
- 🏗️ Construction
- 🏨 Tourism & hospitality (approved areas)
Check the official source: Visa rules and regional area lists change. Always verify current requirements directly with the Department of Home Affairs before making visa decisions. Official 88-day requirements →
For Employers
Hire motivated, vetted travellers. Post a role in two minutes.
Our guests are here specifically for work — fit, motivated and available immediately. We only send you candidates who are actively staying with us.
Step 1
Post your role
Tell us what you need. Takes two minutes. Completely free.
Step 2
We screen & send 2 candidates
We interview applicants and hand-pick two for a paid trial shift.
Step 3
Hire one — pay a flat fee
If you keep a candidate after their trial, a single placement fee applies.