Work in Western Australia's Golden Outback
Western Australia’s golden outback stretches far — it covers just over half of Western Australia. From the rugged red north to the jewel of the pristine southern coast, Esperance (Kepa Kurl). From the historic outback goldfields of the east to the charming farm stays and spectacular wildflowers of the western wheatbelt.
Hit the road less travelled to discover spooky ghost towns, true outback pubs, a bubblegum-pink lake and discover Australia’s whitest beach — this is road trip country! Walk in the world’s largest outdoor art gallery at Lake Ballard or surf one of Australia’s biggest inland ‘waves’ at Wave Rock (Katter Kich). See epic modern mining or step back in time to learn about early Gold Rush life in Kalgoorlie-Boulder (Karlkurla).
Ready to turn this outback adventure into a career? The tourism and hospitality industry in Western Australia’s Golden Outback offers countless career opportunities for those with a passion for service and adventure. Picture yourself as a tour guide, leading visitors through wildlife-filled woodlands, or working in a cosy outback hotel, sharing local stories with intrepid travellers — the possibilities are endless!
For more information regarding the Golden Outback, please see below or visit www.australiasgoldenoutback.com
Success stories
Explore the region
Wheatbelt
Western Australia’s third-most populous region offers diverse landscapes from pristine beaches to rugged terrain. Close to Perth (Boorloo), it thrives on agriculture and mining, producing cereal crops, canola, honey and livestock. Tourism highlights include Wave Rock (Katter Kich), charming towns and scenic self-drive adventures. Visitors can enjoy farm stays, outback pubs and local produce such as wines and olive oil, and they can experience the region's country charm and pioneering history.
Esperance
Esperance (Kepa Kurl) – your portal to an iconic Australian holiday. Lay a towel on the pristine white sand and watch kangaroos laze on the shore at Lucky Bay or charter a course among the untouched islands of the Recherche Archipelago. It’s a beachside beauty spot, where coastal parks await discovery and relaxation is the order of the day.
Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields
If places could talk, Kalgoorlie (Karlkurla) would have some interesting stories to tell. Explore Australia’s largest outback town to uncover its fascinating past and present, from the region’s gold rush era to the modern-day Super Pit mine. A visit to the whimsical outdoor art gallery set against the spectacular backdrop of Lake Ballard is a hauntingly beautiful way to round out your trip.