Five Ways To Make Bank This Summer And Still Enjoy Your Time Off

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Summer’s nearly upon us – and you know what that means – sun, surf, and a salary.

It’s a great time to be relaxing while you’ve got the time off school, but it’s also the perfect time to get stuck into a job, earn some money and build your future.

Whether you’re finished with school and about to head into uni, or you’re enjoying the break in between school years, you’ve got a big chunk of time, perfect for some part-time or casual work that’ll fill you bank account.

Working over summer can be pretty daunting, especially faced with the fear of losing your relaxation time – but it doesn’t have to be that way.

We’ve put together a list of five of the best ways to make bank this summer, all while still enjoying your precious time off.

Head out on a working holiday.

It is a holiday after all – why not travel and make some money at the same time?

Australia’s a huge country, and that means there’s lots of places you can go to get a job, out of the big cities and in a new environment.

There’s a diverse agricultural industry out there, so there are plenty of options – bound to suit anyone wanting to go out and explore the country.

You could find yourself a job fruit-picking, farming, mustering, or anything else you could really think of.

One of the biggest rural recruiters is CBH Group.

With CBH, you can undertake a summer position working on WA’s wheatfields.

A successful applicant will get a great wage, the opportunity to live in a bunch of different WA locations, free accommodation, and lifelong mates. There's a bunch more on offer so have a look at our breakdown of a job at CBH!

Apply today with the CBH Group.

Work in the world of fashion.

If working on the wheatbins doesn’t sound to appealing, you might want to consider a holiday job in retail.

Retail sales in every category explode over summer, so brands are always looking for extra staff to come on as a holiday casual worker.

Even as early as September, fashion outlets will post ads looking for young and excited people to come be a part of their team over the summer months.

Wherever you live, there’ll be countless opportunities for work.

Do you fancy yourself pretty fashionable? Why not consider a job at Cotton On?

As one of Australia’s largest fashion brands with more than 280 locations across the country, there’s bound to be an opportunity nearby.

At a job like Cotton on, you’ll have the chance to learn more about fashion, work in a dynamic team and make a solid amount of money.

Not to mention, Cotton On employees get a whopping 50 per cent discount on Cotton On Brands – if that isn’t enticing, I don’t know what is.

So, apply today!

Not a fashionista? There’s plenty of other retail jobs to choose from.

Fashion’s not for everyone, yeah, so there’s some pretty great opportunities in just about every field you can think of.

Opportunities for retail work are literally countless – why not think about a job at one of Australia’s big brands?

Bunnings is a huge retail brand that does a roaring trade over summer and are always on the lookout for new staff, especially if you're interested in some summer DIY projects.

And, with around 300 stores nationwide, there’s gonna be one that’ll be super convenient for you.

Apply at Bunnings today.

Work in the food industry.

Just like in retail, the spike in popularity of stores over the summer means food joints are always looking for extra staff keen to break into the working world.

If you fancy yourself a bit of a foodie, then why not get right into the world of food.

There are thousands of restaurants, takeaway food joints and fast-food places in Australia, so this is a sure-fire way to guarantee yourself a paying job this summer.

And is there anything more classic than a summer job at Maccas?

McDonald’s can be a great place to work, not only because you’re surrounded by like-minded people and working at one of the world’s most recognisable brands – you’ve also got a really good opportunity for growth.

You never know where it might take you – so apply today!

Control your own working hours.

Do you value your independence? Do you want to be your own boss?

There are plenty of jobs around Australia where you’ll have the opportunity to decide your own working hours, where you work and how you do it.

A job at DoorDash could be the perfect way to fulfil your dream of independence.

All you need to get started is a phone and a mode of transport (like a bike, scooter or car) and you’re off!

Use your independence to work when you need to, and relax when you want to.

Head to DoorDash now!

This all sounds great! How do I get started?

It doesn’t take long to get job ready – all you need is a tax file number, a bank account and a resume.

If making a resume sounds pretty daunting, don’t stress. With the Student Edge Passport you can easily plug in all your details, and we’ll make the resume for you.

So what are you waiting for? Get your summer kickstarted today.