Where the data comes from and how it is updated.

How hiring status is updated

We only list employers that currently have open casual or seasonal (temporary) roles. We check once a day: we reopen each employer's official careers page and job ads to confirm the role is still listed, the closing date has not passed and the employment type is casual, and we spot-check the ABN status. Employers whose ads have closed or filled, or that have not been successfully checked for more than 10 days, are removed from the list automatically; seasonal employers are added back automatically when they start hiring again. Full-time and permanent part-time roles, and roles whose ad does not state the employment type, are not listed.

How online reviews are compiled

Each employer's "Online reviews and past workers' experiences" section is compiled from ratings on job sites such as Indeed and Glassdoor, backpacker blogs and forums (Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and English), and public records such as news reports, the Fair Work Ombudsman and regulator announcements. Everything is paraphrased — we do not repost original text — and every item links to its source with a date. Ratings are often for the whole group rather than that particular site; the page says which.

Disclaimer

• This site is an independently compiled information site. It is not the official site of the Australian Government or of any employer or agency, and it has no partnership or advertising relationship with the employers listed.
• This site is for information only and is not migration, legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your specified work days are accepted is ultimately decided by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Jobs, pay, hours, accommodation and hiring status can change at any time. We check every day, but changes between checks cannot be reflected immediately. Confirm with the employer before applying and before starting work, and keep your contract, payslips and work records.
• Online reviews, experiences and user reviews are third parties' personal experiences; they may be out of date, one-sided or inaccurate, and do not represent this site's views. News and official records only state publicly reported facts and do not mean the employer still has the same problems today.
• Every entry has a source; if a source differs from this site, the original source prevails. If you find an error, you canlet us know, and we will correct it as soon as possible.
• If you are underpaid, face unreasonable deductions or an unsafe workplace, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94, free interpreting available).

How the overall score is calculated

Each item is scored 0–10 and weighted: specified work eligibility 25%, legal and transparent 20%, pay transparency 15%, transport 10%, accommodation 10%, amenities 10%, weather 10%. 8 or above is marked "Recommended", 6.5–8 "Worth considering", and below that "Consider carefully". Locations that do not qualify are always marked "Does not count". The score only reflects how clear the public information is and how favourable the conditions are — not how easy the job is — so be sure to read reviews from past workers.

Review guidelines

Reviews must be about your own experience. Do not post phone numbers, full names or other personal details, or unproven accusations. Reviews that break these rules will be hidden.