Make it work

Bring your home on wheels for a working holiday in the Moyne Shire. 

Moyne Shire Council with Commerce Moyne are teaming up with local businesses to offer travellers competitive site fees, a chance to earn some money and live like a local.

Your next home away from home

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 The ‘Make It Work’ program is perfect for semi-retired, nomadic travellers, locum workers, travelling families or van-lifers who want to experience the taste of a small town lifestyle. It’s a chance to recharge your spirits and your bank accounts for that next adventure. 

The work opportunities are endless. From agriculture, trades, business services, hospitality, education and healthcare there is a short term or seasonal position waiting for you to join the team.

Earn money, enjoy competitive site fees at 4+ star rated caravanparks, and get a chance to explore more than the typical tourist sites of this region to connect deeper with the land and community. 

How does it work?

• The employee finds a job.
• The employee completes the Accommodation Request Form.
• The Parks Coordinator will call the employer to confirm the employment agreement before checking the parks availability.
• The Parks Coordinator will call the employee to confirm the booking at the competitive worker rate.
• The employee checks-in at the park and pays directly to the customer service officer at the park.

Case Studies

Breanna left her hometown in Stawell to embark on an adventure, travelling in her caravan with her dog. Inspired by the struggles farmers faced due to a lack of workers, Breanna decided to help them out while having an exciting journey. By registering for the Make It Work program, Breanna connected with employers and found short-term employment opportunities in the Moyne Shire. The program not only facilitated these connections with employers but also provided competitive and affordable site fees at six caravan parks in Moyne Shire. Breanna has stayed at Killarney, Koroit, and Port Fairy Parks, where she found welcoming communities, helpful locals, and beautiful towns. Working as a calf rearer on a nearby farm, she is contributing to the agricultural sector while enjoying working outdoors with her dog by her side. The Make It Work program also includes inclusive stays for Breanna's family when they visited her in the caravan, further enhancing her experience. Breanna's journey showcases the positive impact of initiatives like Make It Work, addressing labor shortages, fostering community support, and providing opportunities for personal growth and connection in regional areas.

Diane enjoys the freedom of semi-retirement. She utilises her skills in mapping as a Geographic Information Service Officer three days a week in Mortlake where she stays her retro caravan at Mortlake Caravan Park. Long weekends are spent back home in Maryborough tending to her horse, cycling or taking trips with her husband. Diane starts her days in Mortlake with a stroll of the picturesque Tea Tree Lake which she can see from her van or working up a sweat on the nearby outdoor exercise equipment.  Mac’s Hotel is a regular destination for coffee or a meal down the road.  Diane says about her new home away from home, “Mortlake is peaceful and picturesque part of the world and I’ve been made very welcome.”

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