Some content was translated automatically. Show original
Live and help us on beautiful K’gari (Fraser Island) while helping with our 4wd Tour operations ✨
Tasks include housekeeping, cleaning shared spaces, assisting with food prep, helping guests, maintaining the beach house, and supporting daily tour operations. Perfect for positive, reliable travellers who enjoy teamwork, hospitality, and island life 🏝️
Stay in our beach house & explore the island on your time off.
30 hours of help per week
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 21 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The Fraser Dingo 4WD Hire - Work-Exchange Program is a live-in work exchange experience based on K’gari (Fraser Island), designed for travellers seeking to experience island life while assisting with daily operations connected to our 4wd tour business.
Volunteers live together in our beach house accommodation on the island and contribute to the smooth running of the program through a variety of hospitality and housekeeping tasks. Duties may include cleaning and maintaining shared spaces, preparing and assisting with meals, helping with laundry, supporting tour preparation, assisting guests when required, maintaining a welcoming environment in the beach house, and contributing to general day-to-day operations.
The workload varies depending on tour schedules and occupancy levels but generally averages around 30 hours per week. Tasks are shared between two volunteers. Flexibility, teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential parts of the program.
In exchange for your contribution, you receive free accommodation, all meals, WiFi access, and the opportunity to join the tours in your spare time to experience K'gari.
This program is focused on cultural exchange, teamwork, island living, and providing guests with a positive and memorable experience while maintaining a respectful and supportive living environment for all participants.
Typical responsibilities include:
* Cleaning guest rooms and maintaining common areas to a high standard
* Deep cleaning duties once per week
* Laundry, including washing, drying, and organising bedding and linen
* Cooking and meal preparation for guests and crew when required
* Preparing and packing eskies and supplies for tours
* Assisting with stock rotation and inventory checks of pantry and food supplies
* General housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organised beach house environment.
Shifts generally total approximately 30 hours per week, per person, depending on tour activity and occupancy levels. Volunteers are expected to work efficiently, communicate well with the team, and maintain a positive and respectful attitude throughout the program.
To ensure a positive experience for all guests, volunteers, and staff, all participants are expected to follow the rules and standards below throughout the duration of the program:
* Maintain respectful, professional, and positive behaviour at all times
* Follow instructions provided by managers, tour guides, and office team
* Be reliable, organised, and manage time responsibly
* Arrive on time for all scheduled meals and tour preparation duties
* Wear the provided crew shirt/uniform while on shift or assisting guests
* Maintain good personal hygiene and present yourself appropriately in guest areas
* Keep shared accommodation areas clean and tidy at all times
* Treat other volunteers, guests, vehicles, equipment, and property with care and respect
* Non-smokers preferred due to shared accommodation and guest environment
* No excessive alcohol consumption or disruptive behaviour
* Respect quiet hours and the shared living environment
* Phones should not interfere with work responsibilities while on shift
* Volunteers are expected to communicate clearly and notify management of any issues, delays, or concerns as early as possible
* Participation in teamwork and daily responsibilities is essential to the smooth running of the program
* This work exchange program does not count towards the 88 days for the 2nd or 3rd year visas.
