Find. Hire. Done.
Post in 2 minutes. Only nearby backpackers see it.
Or browse our pool and reach them directly.
Free during launch — Always cheaper than Seek & Indeed
Compatible workers near you
Your listing is shown only to backpackers within your chosen radius — so every contact is relevant.
Free to post, no subscription
Post your job in 2 minutes with no account and no fees. We verify your ABN automatically.
Full control, zero effort
No more inbox flood. Post once, let workers come to you, close when you're done. No login, no dashboard, no ongoing management.
Why employers use 88mates
Simple. Fast.
You're in control.
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Live in 2 minutes
No account, no form to approve, no waiting. Post your job and it's live instantly.
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Only relevant workers
Only backpackers near your business see your listing — zero noise, zero irrelevant applications.
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You stay in control
Workers contact you directly. Close your listing in one click from your email when you're done.
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Free now. Always cheaper than the rest.
Free during launch. And when pricing kicks in, it'll still be far cheaper than Seek, Indeed & co.
Farms & regional work
Fill harvest roles fast — even last minute.
Hospitality & venues
Find staff for the weekend shift by tomorrow.
Hostels & accommodation
Backpackers who actually want hostel work.
Tourism & seasonal ops
Reach workers already in your region.
How it works
Up and running in minutes
Create your job
Add your role, location and basic details in a few minutes.
Verify your business
Your ABN is checked using official Australian business data. Instant, automatic, no waiting.
Go live instantly
Your offer appears in the app feed for backpackers near the job, with the distance clearly shown.
Close it when you're done
Found enough workers? Remove your listing in one click directly from your confirmation email. No login needed.
Built for employers
Everything designed to save you time
No complicated dashboard, no ongoing fees. Post a job in 2 minutes, let workers come to you, and close it when you're done.
ABN verified automatically
Workers within your radius only
Direct contact — no middleman
Close the listing in one click
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Found someone? Contact them in one click.
Browse backpackers who are actively looking for work near you. If you like a profile, send your contact details directly to them — no job post required, no account needed.
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