Overview

• Backpacker Job Board was established in 2010 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
• The company operates as a leading job site specifically for backpackers in Australia, featuring thousands of live job vacancies.
• Annual revenue is reported at AUD 4,041,000, indicating a significant presence in the staffing and recruiting industry.
• Backpacker Job Board has expanded its services beyond Australia, launching a sister site in New Zealand and planning a UK version by late 2015.
• The company is managed by a small team of three dedicated employees focused on technical development and recruitment content.

Specializations

• Specializes in youth and student employment, catering specifically to the needs of backpackers and travelers.
• Focuses on job vacancies in key sectors including hospitality and tourism, agriculture, and general labor and warehousing.
• Offers a variety of job types, including full-time, part-time, and casual positions suitable for travelers.
• Targets casual job opportunities ranging from fruit picking to au pair and bar jobs, aligning with the lifestyle of backpackers.

Services & Approach

• Provides an online recruitment platform that allows employers to post job vacancies for free, with options for featured listings for a fee.
• Offers job board advertising, job matching services, and job placement services tailored to the backpacker demographic.
• All job vacancies are manually moderated to ensure relevance and to eliminate spam, enhancing the quality of listings for job seekers.
• Allows users to browse job vacancies and apply online at no cost, with no membership fees required for applicants.
• Engages users through a mailing list and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to keep them updated on the latest job vacancies.