Have a read here, mate:
http://www.gapyear.com/boards/index.php?op=vt&c=9&f=70&t=436581&o=0#436698
As for Cairns specifically, well October to April is wet season up there, so things are quieter. It's a bit of a double-edged sword, because although it means there's less jobs, there's the advantage of the fact there's fewer backpackers (and fewer people in general) up there at that time of year looking for work.
But yeah - finding decent work in Oz right now is pretty tough. Full time jobs are not as common as part time jobs at the moment across much of Oz. |