Working Holiday Visa
We can find you a job
Sovereign Pod House 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 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 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 and tell us at reception you're looking for 88-day work. We'll activate your jobs board access.
Browse & apply
Sign in and browse all current vacancies. 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 is your advantage.
Get placed & track days
Start work, earn money, count your 88 days. We keep track and can confirm 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 specified regional work in Australia. Here are the key qualifying categories.
For employers
Post a role, meet ready-to-work guests
Sovereign Pod House hosts working-holiday guests looking for local work every week. Post a role and reach guests actively staying in Townsville — no recruiter fees.