Can you work for multiple employers at the same time in Australia?

Yes, working holiday visa holders can legally work for more than one employer at the same time in Australia. There is no restriction on the number of employers you can have simultaneously. Many working holiday makers work multiple jobs, particularly in hospitality, where casual work across different venues is common.

What you need to do for each employer

Each employer you work for needs your TFN and a completed Tax File Number Declaration form. Providing your TFN to one employer does not automatically cover you with another. Until you have submitted a declaration form to each employer individually, they are required to withhold tax at 47% from the wages they pay you.

Tax implications of multiple jobs

Having multiple jobs can affect your overall tax position. Each employer withholds tax based on your earnings from that employer alone, without knowing what you are earning from others. Because the working holiday maker rate is a flat 15%, this is less of an issue than it would be for a resident with a progressive tax scale. Each employer should simply withhold 15% from your earnings with them.

At the end of the financial year, all income from all employers is combined in your tax return. The ATO receives income reports from each employer and all of them will appear in your myGov account. Make sure you review all of them before lodging.

Superannuation from multiple employers

Each employer who pays you wages is separately required to make superannuation contributions on your behalf. This means you may accumulate super across multiple funds. When you are ready to leave Australia, you can consolidate these funds before applying for DASP or apply for each separately.

Need help?

Working multiple jobs? Make sure your tax is set up correctly.

We help working holiday makers with multiple employers make sure their tax situation is correct and their return includes all sources of income.