New to Australia? Start earning and build your future here
Find work or hire faster by starting with the right industry. Browse jobs, flexible tasks, and service opportunities across high-demand sectors — all in one platform.
Built for everyone starting out in Australia
Whether you are here to study for a few years or to settle for good, CloudColleague meets you where you are.
International students
Work within your visa hours and gain experience while studying.
Working Holiday makers
Quickly find short-term and casual jobs as you travel nationwide.
New residents & migrants
Skilled migrants and new PRs secure their first Aussie job and build local networks.
Partners & families
Dependents with work rights can find flexible jobs that suit family life.
The platform that gets you past the first hurdle
Most newcomers hit the same wall: employers want Australian experience, but you cannot get experience without a job. CloudColleague breaks that loop.
Build Australian experience from zero
Start with tasks, earn ratings and reviews, and turn them into the local track record employers look for.
Flexible work around your study hours
Pick up tasks and shifts that fit your timetable and help you stay within your visa work limits.
Free to start, low fees
A free profile, free task bidding, and a 7% task fee instead of the roughly 20% on global freelance sites.
Verified people and secure payments
Profiles are checked, chat is in-app, and money is held and released securely. Safer than cash-in-hand arrangements.
Tasks, casual and career roles in one account
The same profile carries you from quick tasks to part-time work to a full career as you settle.
The classic catch "No local experience, no local references." Tasks let you build both from your very first week, one completed job at a time.
Know your hours, know your rights
Work confidently by understanding the basics. Always check your own conditions on VEVO.
48 hours / fortnight
The limit most student visa (subclass 500) holders can work while their course is in session.
Post a task or shift
Need a BAS lodgement or month-end close handled this week? Post a short-term task and fill it fast with a nearby professional.
From landing to your first job
A clear path from your first week in Australia to a steady local income and a real track record.
Get set up
Get a Tax File Number, open a bank account, and set up your.
Earn from tasks
Bid on local jobs like moving, cleaning, or deliveries for quick
Build your rating
Every completed task earns reviews. Your ratings become the local reference employers trust.
Land part-time work
Use your profile and reviews to win casual and part-time roles within your visa hours.
Grow into a career
Move into specialist and permanent roles as you graduate or gain Australian experience.
A real start, backed by a real platform
18K+
Australian businesses hiring on CloudColleague
7%
Task fee, versus roughly 20% on global freelance sites
$0
To create a profile and bid on tasks
4.7/5
Average rating from people who work and hire here
Your first-week checklist
A few simple steps get you ready to work and earn. Our First Time in Australia guide walks through each one.
Tax File Number (TFN)
Apply free through the ATO so you are taxed correctly from your first pay.
Australian bank account
Needed to receive your secure CloudColleague payouts.
ABN, if you bid on tasks
Working as a contractor on tasks usually means a free ABN from the ATO.
Verified profile
Add your skills, study details and ID so businesses can trust and hire you.
An Australian-style resume
Keep it short and skills-first. Add tasks and ratings as you complete them.
Know your work hours
Check your visa conditions on VEVO and track your fortnightly hours.
People who started here
A few simple steps get you ready to work and earn. Our First Time in Australia guide walks through each one.
I needed a consistent cleaning crew within a week. CloudColleague found us someone on time - by far the quickest hire I've ever made.
The platform matched me to roles I actually wanted. Within three weeks I had two solid offers and picked the one that suited my career goals.
CloudColleague gave me confidence to take on bigger projects. Game changer as a freelancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about tasks, jobs, and payments.
Can I work in Australia on a student visa?
Yes — most student visa (subclass 500) holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session. Always check your own conditions on VEVO.
Is it free for job seekers?
Yes — completely free to search jobs, bid on tasks, and apply.
What's the difference between Jobs and Tasks?
Jobs are ongoing roles. Tasks are one-off paid gigs you bid on.