The "Green Card" course is the essential ingredient to working on building sites or within the construction industry in Australia. This course covers health and safety in the workplace and entitles you to many more jobs which are restricted unless you have this card.

Regardless if you are a fully qualified tradey or have done similar jobs in this area previously, you will still need to provide this qualification in order to gain access to the building site.

Course details

Days: Mon - Sat

Duration: 6 hours

Where: Sydney city

Cost: $100 ($10 deposit paid at time of booking, remaining balance to pay on course date)

The RCG course is an essential licence for working in environments where gambling machines or acts of gambling are carried out. This may include bars, cafe's, restaurants and casino's. As well as the RSA (responsible service of alcohol) certificate you will also need the RCG if you are to work in such a place where you will serve alcohol and where acts of gambling are played.

This short course covers the performance criteria from the nationally accredited unit of competency SITHGAM006A Provide Responsible Service of Gambling. The unit of competency is from the Tourism and Hospitality Training Package SIT07.

Days: Every Wednesday

Duration: 6 hours

Cost: $70 ($15 deposit paid at time of booking and remaining to be paid on course date)

Where: Sydney city

So you're going to the beach on Christmas day, right? Of course you are! Well if it's Bondi beach you're after then you may want to consider purchasing a ticket to Sunburnt Christmas, the ultimate in Orphans Christmas festivals. Everyone who is everyone will be there and they all like to share the Christmas spirit together as one big family.

The event takes place in a sectioned-off area right off the beach.  Advance tickets are $69 with Christmas lunch included, or $79 on the door (if not already sold out). This legendary beach party starts at midday and punches on through till 10pm.  It's a fully licensed event, all food and alcohol will have to be purchased there. The only thing you absolutely need to bring is your identification, sunscreen, a hat, and your dancing shoes, or in this case, your thongs!!

The line-up of entertainers is full-on-funky; you'll have 3 stages, over 20 DJs, a Miss Bikini Comp, as well as a Wet T-Shirt Contest. If this sounds like your idea of a perfect Christmas and you're interested in purchasing tickets, just make your way to our reception and our Funky people will be happy to sort you out.

A Funky feast you do not want to miss out on!! Our Famous Funky Rooftop BBQ kicks off every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. It's perhaps the most anticipated of our weekly events because it's such a great way to meet new friends.

There's heaps of food for everyone, burgers, sausages, salad, corn, mushrooms, crisps. Trust us, you'll be chocker blocked! Oh and did we mention, it's only going to cost you $3 and you get a free beer with that! So sit back, relax, have a beer and watch the sunset over beautiful Sydney.

What's more, the music is fantastic, and there's no doubt that after dinner you'll be ready to join us for our 10pm Wednesday night out to the Sugarmill! How funky is that!?!

Most places to stay in Sydney will require a minimum stay period which can vary between hostels/hotels and they may also ask for full payment up front. As this is Sydney's busiest time of year we do ask for a 14 night minimum stay and full payment up front to secure a room for you.

Why not book a room with your friends? As all of our dorm rooms are only 3 or 4 bed you can book a whole room with your mates and not have to share with other people.

We are very confident you will have an awesome time here, with Christmas day lunch's organised free of charge for all our guests plus free drinks upon arrival, entertainment activities organised every evening and some of Australia's best festivals and orphan's parties right here on our door step.

If you are looking to stay in Sydney over a longer period to find work over Christmas then the earlier you arrive here the better. The reason for this is that most retail outlets advertise for part time staff over the Christmas period from October onwards. These positions do get filled very quickly so get in early to avoid disappointment. You can also ask us about our long term rates which could help you save more money.

Please feel free to e-mail if you have any enquiries and/or follow this link to check availability, prices or even to make a booking.

Most of the work which comes through our doors, is for anyone who has no experience in that particular job. We do, however, also receive lots of requests for qualified personnel on a regular basis. These jobs again are varied, some may even lead to a more permanent position and the ability to stay and work in Australia on a longer term basis. Some of these jobs may include:

• Nurses
• Accountants
• Payroll/Accounts payable/Accounts received
• Fork Lift Drivers
• Legal Secretaries
• Cabinet Makers/Carpenters
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Hairdressers
• Roofers
• Scaffolders
• IT personnel
• Heavy Goods Vehicle/Long Goods Vehicle Drivers

Please be aware that not all licences issued in a different country will be recognised in Australia. You may need to be tested further to meet with Australian standards. All these jobs are available to our guests only. Please note that these jobs may vary and will not always be available.

With job opportunities coming in every day we pride ourselves in knowing that we are the leading hostel in offering work to travellers. Through hundreds of different listings we are sure there will be something for everyone.

We have 2 very large job boards located in our TV room where guests (only people who are currently staying in the hostel) can help themselves to a wide variety of jobs. Here are just a few areas where we have constant employers in contact with us

• Telecommunications
• Telesales
• Nursing and home care
• Furniture Removals
• General Labouring
• Car washing
• Office and Administration work
• Trade work - Plumbers, electricians, carpenters etc
• Promotional work
• Hostel work
• Charitable work
• Heavy Machine Operators/Forklift drivers
• Warehouse personnel
• Sales and Marketing
• Mechanics
• Bar/Restaurant/Café work

These are just a few among many of the work opportunities in Sydney. There are also more professional jobs available for people with previous experience or qualifications. Please refer to Professional Work Opportunities in Sydney.

The aim of the course is to ensure you understand the responsible service of alcohol and that you abide by all liqour laws governed by Australia. Regardless of experiene you will still be required by law to complete this course to work in this industry.

This course will not teach you how to serve alcohol or pour drinks etc. It is simply for certification only. Most backpackers prefer this type of work as it is normally a temporary position and there are lots more positions available.

The FUNk House has offers all year round from various bars looking for backpackers to work there. The biggest asset you guys have is the fact that you are travelling for a year and you want to have fun. Everybody loves a bar tender with a smile on their face and a party attitude.

The course runs Tuesday to Saturday every week.

The shows location is set in Kings Cross during the 1980's with our neighbours being chosen as the ideal location for the film crew and cast to commence their set's.

With the new third series expecting to be even bigger than its predecessors we are already seeing a flurry of people flocking to Kings Cross to have a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scene's and how it is all put together.

With Backpackers arriving and having seen the show aired in the USA and UK too, they are all shocked to see just how close you can get to all the action. Who know's.....maybe this could be your 30 seconds of fame as a passerby? You could be the one saying "I backpacked around Australia and was in possibly one of the biggest show's to ever come out of the country."

Keep an eye on the blog and we will keep you updated regarding what's happening.